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US stocks fell amid failed negotiations between US and DPRK leaders on Thursday Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un did not agree to conclude a deal for North Korea to abandon nuclear technology in exchange for economic assistance. Their negotiations ended even 2 hours earlier than planned. Investors...

There was no single trend in the US stock market The S&P 500 and Dow Jones decreases yesterday whereas Nasdaq 100 gained. Quotations of the Best Buy electronics retail chain rose by 14% due to an increase in sales and its plans to increase dividends and buy back some of its shares. Today...

Fed Chairman Powell announced that his department will not rush to raise rates The ICE US Dollar Index noticeably dropped to a 3-week low after the statement by the Fed Chairman. In 2018, the rate increased 4 times. This year its growth is questionable. A significant part of investors believe...

US stock indexes gained after US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would postpone the increase in import duties on Chinese goods Previously, it was supposed to introduce duties of 25% for Chinese goods supplied to the US amounted 200 billion $ a year from March 1, 2019. A meeting...

There was nothing certain in the materials of the January Fed meeting The American regulator will not be in a rush to raise rates. This message pleased the stock market participants and contributed to the growth of quotations. Now the S&P500 is 18% above its December minimum and 5% lower than...

All US stock indexes slightly gained on Tuesday Dow quotations increased due to the good reporting of the largest retailer Walmart (+ 2.2%), which announced sales growth for the 18th consecutive quarter. Nasdaq and S&P500 gained due to the growth of Amazon shares by 1.2%. The Chinese division...

On Monday the US stock exchanges did not work due to the President's Day holiday The ICE US Dollar index almost did not change. Now futures on US stock indexes are being traded with a slight decrease. Significant macroeconomic statistics is not expected to be published in the United States...

All US stock indices rose due to the success in US-China trade negotiations The Dow Jones industrial average and Nasdaq rose for the 8th consecutive week. This week, the US-China trade negotiations will continue in Washington. Previously, they were held in Beijing. White House press secretary...

US dollar index declined after 8 days of continuous growth The decline of ICE US dollar Index occurred on the backdrop of reducing global risks. US President Donald Trump announced that he could slightly move the deadline for increasing import duties on Chinese goods. Now it is planned on March...

Dollar rises as trade deficit tumbles US stock market pulled back on Wednesday. The S&P 500 slid 0.2% to 2731.62 led by energy and communication-services shares. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.1% to 25390.30. Nasdaq composite index fell 0.4% to 7375.28. The dollar strengthening...

Dollar strengthens despite slower services expansion US stock market extended gains on Tuesday on upbeat corporate reports. The S&P 500 added 0.5% to 2737.70. Dow Jones rose 0.7% to 25411.52. The Nasdaq gained 0.7% to 7431.50. The dollar strengthening continued despite Institute for Supply...

Dollar strengthens despite falling factory orders US stock market started the week on stronger note led by Microsoft and Apple rally. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 2724.87. Dow Jones industrial added 0.7% to 25239.37. The Nasdaq composite index rose 1.2% to 7347.54. The dollar strengthening...

Dollar falls as Powel says Fed can wait US stock market rallied on Wednesday as Federal Reserve held rates unchanged at a range of 2.25% to 2.50% and said it would be “patient” in determining whether to proceed with further tightening of monetary policy. The S&P 500 gained 1.6% to 2681.05. The...

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged US stock market ended mostly lower on Tuesday as weak data signaled slowing pace of US economic expansion. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% to 2640. Dow Jones however rose 0.2% to 24579.96 led by Pfizer and 3M. The Nasdaq dropped 0.8% to 7028.29. The dollar...

Fed two-day policy meeting starts US stock market pulled back on Monday on disappointing earnings reports despite positive economic data. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% to 2643.85. Dow Jones industrial slid 0.8% to 24528.22 led by 9% drop in Caterpillar on missed earnings. The Nasdaq composite index...

Dollar falls on report Fed might stop balance sheet reduction US stock market extended gains on Friday as President Trump and Democratic leaders agreed to reopen the government until February 15. S&P 500 advanced 0.9% to 2664.76, closing 0.2% lower for the week. Dow Jonesindustrial rose 0.8% to...

Blue chip shares lead US equities higher US stock market resumed advancing on Wednesday led by blue chip shares after upbeat earnings reports. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to 2638.70. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.7% to 24575.62. Nasdaq composite index added 0.1% to 7025.77. The dollar...

Dollar slips as home sales decline US stock market snapped 4-session winning streak on negative implications of slower China’s growth data to global growth outlook. The S&P 500 fell 1.4% to 2632.90. Dow Jones lost 1.2% to 24404.48. The Nasdaq dropped 1.9% to 7020.36. The dollar weakening...

Dollar strengthening resumes US stock market was closed for Martin Luther King day on Monday. Stock futures pulled back yesterday as slower Chinese growth report spurred global growth concerns. The S&P 500 futures fell 0.6% to 2656.50. Dow Jones industrial futures slid 0.6% to 24538. The Nasdaq...

Dollar weakening slows US stock market edged higher on Tuesday closing off session highs. The S&P 500 inched up 0.01% to 2546.16. Dow Jones added 0.4% to 23675.64. The Nasdaq gained 0.5% to 6783.91. The dollar weakening slowed ahead of Federal reserve’s expected decision today to raise interest...