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Stock Indexes Post New Record Highs on AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.55%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.40%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Surges to a Record High on Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 1-week high on Monday and finished down by -0.31%. The dollar is under pressure on the outlook for easier Fed policy, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by another 50 bp this year. The dollar found support Monday on...

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Stocks Supported as Chip Makers and AI-Infrastructure Companies Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.25%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.16%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slips and Gold Posts a Record High on Fed Rate-Cut Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 1-week high and is down by -0.12%. The dollar is under pressure on the outlook for easier Fed policy, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by another 50 bp this year. The dollar found support today on hawkish comments...

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data and Trump-Putin Meeting

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.17% this morning, bolstered by continued hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, while investors await U.S. retail sales data and high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

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Stocks Close Mixed After Hot PPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday rose +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) was unchanged. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25 ) fell...

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Hot Inflation Report Fuels Fed Dilemma As Tariff-Driven Pressures Mount

U.S. producer prices surged in July at the sharpest pace since mid-2022, reigniting concerns over inflation persistence just as markets were pricing in a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts in the upcoming months.

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Dollar Sees Support from Strong US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.26% as the strong US PPI report sparked a pull-back in expectations for Fed rate cuts in the coming months. In addition, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem today both threw cold water on the idea...

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Trump-Putin Summit

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.05% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as investors await key U.S. economic data, especially the inflation report, and a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s…

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Stocks Settle Higher on Solid Earnings and Hopes for a Ukraine Peace Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.95%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.84%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Trump is ‘extremely troubled’ by Fed’s approach, according to new letter, but bank official stands firm on independence

In a response to Fortune, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president Alberto Musalem defended the Fed’s autonomy, citing global evidence that independent central banks deliver stronger inflation and employment outcomes.

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S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High Despite Tariff Uncertainty

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.26%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb on U.S. Debt Fears, More Retail Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.70%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.67% this morning as Treasury yields continue to rise on worries about U.S. government debt while U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to advance his tax bill.

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Oil Prices Jump On Report Of Israel Prepping Iran Strike

Crude prices rallied Wednesday following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which would send geopolitical tensions into overdrive and fuel regional conflict fears.

International Business Times

US Fed Officials See Higher Inflation Ahead As Consumer Confidence Plunges

Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve on Friday warned of higher inflation and slower growth ahead due to Donald Trump's tariff policy, which has sent shock waves through global markets.

International Business Times

Trump Tariffs Could Push Up Inflation: Senior Fed Official

US President Donald Trump's tariff plans could increase inflation by as much as 1.2 percentage points if they are fully implemented, a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.

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Stock Market Today: Growth Concerns Drag on Stocks

Forward-looking commentary from a major retailer outweighed its backward-looking results as all three major equity indexes retreated on Thursday.

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Interest Rate Cut In December? St. Louis Fed's Musalem Urges 'Patient Approach' In 'Last Mile' To 2%

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem's latest remarks suggest a heated debate among policymakers about interest rate cuts.

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Stock Index Futures Climb Ahead of Fed Speak, U.S. Inflation Data and Earnings Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.36%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.40% this morning, signaling a partial rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors awaited further comments from Federal Reserve officials, with all eyes on Thursday’s key U.S. inflation report and the start of…

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data and Powell Speech

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.29%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.31% this morning as market participants looked ahead to remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials as well as a fresh batch of U.S. labor market data, with…

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data and Powell Speech

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.08%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.09% this morning as market participants looked ahead to remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials as well as a fresh batch of U.S. labor market data, with…

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Stock Index Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Rally, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.13% this morning, taking a breather after yesterday’s sharp gains, while investors looked ahead to U.S. consumer confidence data and comments from a Federal Reserve official.

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Stock Index Futures Tick Higher as U.S. Recession Fears Ebb

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.15%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.28% this morning as growing optimism that the U.S. will avoid a recession buoyed sentiment, while investors looked ahead to U.S. consumer confidence data and comments from a Federal Reserve official.

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