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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.69%. The dollar retreated today after the US May CPI rose less than expected, boosting expectations for Fed easing later this year. Also, today’s rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.19%. Stock indexes today are trading higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.71%. Stock indexes Tuesday settled mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 climbing to...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.04% and posted a 4-week high. Persistent weakness in the euro benefits the dollar as political upheaval in France knocked the euro down to a 5-week low Tuesday. Also, the dollar is supported by expectations the Fed will leave policy unchanged at...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.14%. Stock indexes today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1-week...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.25% at a 4-week high. Weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, persistent weakness in the euro is benefitting the dollar as political upheaval in France knocked the euro down to a 5-week low today....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.14%. Stock indexes today are mildly lower on caution ahead of Wednesday’s CPI report and...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.39%. Stock indexes on Monday recovered from early losses and posted mild gains. The S&P...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a 3-1/2 week high. The dollar moved higher Monday on carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US May payroll report, which curbed expectations for Fed rate cuts. Also, higher T-note yields on Monday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this afternoon is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. Stock indexes are seeing slight gains in today's afternoon trade despite higher bond...