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Dollar weakens despite retail sales recovery US stock market rebounded on Monday led by technology shares. The S&P 500 advanced 1.5% to 2783.30. Dow Jones industrial gained 0.8% to 25650.88. The Nasdaq composite jumped 2% to 7558.06. The dollar weakening accelerated despite data showing above...

Dollar pauses as trade deficit soars US stock market pulled back third session in a row on Wednesday amid new round of weak data. The S&P 500 lost 0.7% to 2771.45. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.5% to 25673.46 led by technology, energy and health-care stocks. Nasdaq composite index...

Dollar strengthens despite falling construction spending US stock market pulled back on Monday as optimism about possible US-China trade deal by the end of month receded. Washington delayed the raising of tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods initially set to increase to $25% from 10% on the...

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...

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 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 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 strengthens while wholesale inflation keeps pace US stock market resumed advancing on Tuesday as technology shares rallied after Netflix announced it would raise US prices by 13% to 18%. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 2610.30. Dow Jones gained 0.7% to 24065.59. The Nasdaq climbed 1.7% to...

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...

Dow joins SP 500 and the Nasdaq in correction territory US stock market retreat continued on Monday ahead of Federal Reserve two-day policy meeting starting today. The S&P 500 lost 2.1% to 2545.94. Dow Jones industrial fell 2.1% to 23592.98. The Nasdaq composite index dropped 2.3% to 6753.73...

Dollar strengthens on strong data US stock market extended losses on Friday amid concerns global growth risks are rising with no indication US and China trade dispute will be resolved soon. S&P 500 lost 1.9% to 2599.95, closing 1.2% lower for the week. Dow Jones industrial average fell 2% to...

Dollar weakens as inflation slows US stock market ended higher on Wednesday supported by news China is prepared to allow foreign corporations greater access to the Chinese market. The S&P 500 added 0.5% to 2651.07. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.6% to 24527.27. Nasdaq composite index...

Dollar strengthening resumes US stock market rebounded on Monday as positive data supported confidence in US economic health. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to 2637.72. Dow Jones industrial added 0.1% to 24423.26. The Nasdaq composite index rose 0.7% to 7020.52. The dollar turned sharply higher as US...

Dollar weakens after jobs report US stock market extended losses on Friday amid US-China trade prospects uncertainty. S&P 500 fell 2.3% to 2633.08, closing 4.8% lower for the week. Dow Jones industrial average lost 2.2% to 24388.95. The Nasdaqdropped 3.1% to 6969.25. The dollar weakening...

Dollar weakens on soft data US stock market ended lower on Thursday paring earlier sharp losses as traders wondered what would be the impact of a Huawei executive arrest on US-China relations. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% to 2695.95. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.3% to 24947.67. Nasdaq...

Dollar strengthening continues US stock market is poised to reopen sharply lower today after a day-off on Wednesday for the funeral of the former President George H.W. Bush. Futures on US stock indexes plunged after news Canada arrested a top executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei...