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Dollar Gains on Three Hawkish FOMC Dissents

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%. Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders supported gains in the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s +6% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a...

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Stocks Mixed After Divided Fed Holds Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.28%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Raise Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Mega-Cap Earnings, FOMC and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a pivotal week with key Mega-Cap earnings and Fed policy the main tings to watch along with any news from Iran.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Post Record Highs on Tech Stock Strength and Iran Diplomacy

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.95%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Rise on Intel’s Earnings and Possible Resumption of Iran Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.38%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Rally on a Push for Diplomacy to End US-Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.81%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Rally on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Cooler PPI Growth

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.73%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Climb on US-Iran Peace Talk Optimism and a Favorable PPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.49%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Pressured by Economic Fallout from Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.43%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Iran, Oil Prices and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a huge week as the final days of March bring an explosive convergence of catalysts including Friday's jobs report, Q1 vehicle production and delivery numbers from Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), and major Chinese EV makers, and escalating Iran war concerns as President Trump's 10-day warning window approaches.

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Stocks Sharply Lower on Iran War and Hawkish Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell vows to stay on through DOJ probe

One Fed official dissented in favor of a quarter-point cut

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Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...

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Can the Government Ban You from Telling the Truth?

Mark Chenoweth discusses the SEC’s gag rule, the power of the administrative state, and the legal battle over whether regulators can silence their critics.

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Will the Iran War Trigger a 2025-Like Rally in Netflix Stock?

As Netflix walks away from the Warner Bros. deal and the war in Iran heats up, NFLX stock could see some significant price action.

The Guardian - US

US added 130,000 jobs in January, surpassing expectations as 2025 growth is slashed

Unemployment rate was 4.3% in January with gains 13,000 less than the 143,000 jobs added a year ago, report shows

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Tech companies campaign to bring SXSW back to Australia

Brisbane might have secured the Olympic Games but a grassroots campaign is asking the state government to consider adopting another big event.

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Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen. The dollar maintained its...

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Stocks Supported by Solid Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Why are U.S. Bonds and Interest Rates Stuck in Neutral in Early 2026?

The U.S. long bond futures and the TLT ETF have remained within their trading ranges since the October 2023 low. While short-term rates have declined, longer-term interest rates remain elevated in late January 2026.

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Earnings, Tariffs and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face one of the most consequential weeks of 2026 with an extraordinary convergence of events including Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting at 2:00pm, multiple speeches by President Trump on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a blockbuster earnings lineup featuring mega-cap technology giants.

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Dollar Recovers on Fed Chair Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after President Trump expressed reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as Fed Chair. Hassett was seen by markets as the most dovish candidate, so nominating someone like Kevin Warsh, a...

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Dollar Drops as the Yen Gains on Verbal Warnings

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.14% as it consolidates modestly below Thursday's 6-week high. The strength in equity markets today has curbed some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, some hawkish comments today from Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama pushed the yen higher and weighed on...

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