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Stocks Finish Lower as Chip and Energy Stocks Decline

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.24%. US stocks Tuesday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses. Weakness in...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on the Outlook for Lower US Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.44% and posted a new 7-1/2 month low. Lower T-note yields Tuesday weighed on the dollar. Also, the euro's strength undercut the dollar as EUR/USD rose to a 7-1/2 month high Tuesday. The dollar extended its losses Tuesday after Fed Governor Bowman...

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The stock market is booming and the economy is strong, but job anxiety is soaring

The percentage of people looking for jobs over the past four weeks in July was at a nine-year high, according to a Fed survey.

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Stocks Pressured by Chip Stocks and Diabetes Device Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.32%. US stocks today gave up an early advance and turned lower. Weakness in chip...

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Trump Backs Off Push For Direct Control Over Fed Rate Decisions

Trump stated that while he believes the president should be able to voice opinions on interest rates, he does not expect to dictate monetary policy. "It doesn't mean they have to listen, but I think it's fine for a president to talk," Trump said.

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Dollar Falls and Pushes Gold to a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.18% and posted a new 7-1/2 month low. Lower T-note yields today are weighing on the dollar. Also, the euro's strength is undercutting the dollar as EUR/USD rose to a 7-1/2 month high today. The dollar also has some negative carryover...

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Stocks Waver as the Market Awaits Clues From the Fed About Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. US stocks today are slightly lower this morning, despite a decline in T-note yields....

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Stocks See Support from Lower Bond Yields and Positive Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.22%. US stocks today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 climbing to a 1-month...

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Fed Poised To Cut Interest Rates Amid Job Market Concerns

Federal Reserve prepares for interest rate cuts amid slowing job market and nearing inflation target.

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Stock Index Futures Tread Water as Investors Brace for Fed Minutes and Powell’s Speech

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.09% this morning as market participants geared up for the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell later in the week.

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Gold prices hit record high amid prospect of US interest rate cuts

Spot price increases to $2,531.60, with record run meaning standard gold bar is worth more than $1m

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Tick Higher on Fed Rate Cut Bets, Powell Speech Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.10%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.17% this morning after a strong session on Wall Street amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon signal readiness to begin cutting interest rates.

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Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates

Federal Reserve officials have said they’re increasingly confident that they’ve nearly tamed inflation

The Independent UK

Asian markets mostly rise after Wall Street extends its winning streak to longest of the year

Asian stocks are mostly rising after Wall Street pushed closer to record highs following its roller coaster of a summer

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Asian Markets Fluctuate Ahead Of Key Earnings And Powell

Asian investors trod carefully Tuesday after the latest bounce in optimism fuelled by hopes Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell will signal an interest rate cut in a highly anticipated speech to top central bankers this week.

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Stocks End Higher on Economic Optimism and Hopes for a Dovish Fed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.97, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.32%. US stocks Monday settled moderately higher, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-month high,...

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Extends Longest Win Streak Since November

The Nasdaq also extended its stretch of consecutive gains to eight as Advanced Micro Devices popped on M&A news.

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Dollar Tumbles to a 7-1/2 Month Low on Expectations of a Dovish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.56% and posted a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar came under pressure Monday on dovish comments from San Francisco Fed President Daly and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, who signaled they would be open to a Fed rate cut at the September FOMC...

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Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech just got a lot less predictable

The economic data is difficult to parse, and that means Powell’s speech has become correspondingly more difficult to foretell.

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Elon Musk blames the Fed for soft Tesla sales, but rate cuts won’t solve the problem, says ex-Hertz CEO

The former interim Hertz CEO responsible for a windfall Tesla deal three years ago doesn't believe EVs will gain disproportionately from Fed rate cuts.

The Guardian - UK

Federal Reserve ‘poised to begin cutting rates as early as September’

Bank officials signal readiness to start interest rate-cutting cycle to ease pressure on households and businesses

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Rate Cut Speculation Boosts Options Activity for loanDepot (LDI)

While LDI stock as a long-term investment may be questionable, speculators may have a shot at a quick scalping opportunity.

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Stocks Gain on Economic Optimism and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.40, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.27%. US stocks today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

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Dollar Undercut by Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.36% and fell to a 7-1/2 month low. The dollar is under pressure today from dovish comments by San Francisco Fed President Daly and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari, who signaled they would be open to a Fed rate cut at the...

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Stocks See Support from Positive Corporate News and Dovish Fed Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) down -0.02%. US stocks today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials climbing...

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