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The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday extended this week’s rally and rose by +0.88% to a 2-month high. Signs of strength in the US economy boosted the dollar Wednesday after the July ADP employment change rose more than expected by the most in four months, and Q2 GDP expanded...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies continue to trade sideways ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, though pundits expect volatility to pick up soon.

Goldman Sachs is doubling down on its dovish rate path forecast, saying the Federal Reserve is poised to deliver five interest rate cuts through the end of next year—three in 2025 and two more in 2026—a significantly more aggressive easing cycle than markets are currently pricing in.

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday after ending higher on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.30%. The dollar rose Friday on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn’t necessary, easing concerns around the Fed’s independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. On the negative side was Friday’s...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.18%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.35%. The dollar is climbing today on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn't necessary, easing concerns around the Fed's independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. Higher T-note yields today are...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.13%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.01%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...