Kansas City Fed Factory Index Rises, Contributing to Indications of Widespread U.S. Growth
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Surges in September Factory activity in the central United States saw significant growth in September, according to a recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published on Thursday. This report adds to a series of indications suggesting that the economy is picking up steam as we move into the […]
U.S. Dollar Index rises before the weekly Initial Jobless Claims report
US Dollar Index Gains for Fourth Straight Day The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar’s value against six key currencies, is on an upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive day, trading close to 101.20 during European hours on Thursday. The Greenback’s rise is fueled by a prevailing hawkish sentiment regarding the Federal […]
Dollar Index rises close to 100.70 as Fed keeps up aggressive stance
The US Dollar is showing signs of strength on Wednesday, with strong expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement more interest rate hikes this year. During Asian trading, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Dollar’s value against six major currencies, rose by 0.15% to around 100.70, marking its highest level in over […]
S&P 500 remains mostly stable as Treasury yields increase; index approaches a losing week: Live updates
Market Update on September 16, 2026 Traders were active on the New York Stock Exchange as morning trading wrapped up on September 16, 2026. The S&P 500 ended Friday relatively flat, marking the conclusion of a turbulent week characterized by rising Treasury yields and oil prices, alongside the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in […]
S&P 500 slips slightly, but the index is on track for its third consecutive week of gains: Live updates
Wall Street Update Traders were busy on the New York Stock Exchange floor as the markets reacted to some mixed signals on Friday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, down 0.2%, yet it’s still on track for its third consecutive week of gains. The Nasdaq Composite also saw a decrease of 0.4%, while the Dow Jones […]
Producer Price Index Indicates No Inflation in July
The US Producer Price Index Shows Positive Signs The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday that the producer price index (PPI) remained stable in July, in contrast to a 0.3% drop observed the previous month. Economists initially predicted a 0.2% increase in this broad measure of prices that businesses pay. Year-over-year, producer prices have […]
US Dollar Index Price Prediction: DXY supporters look for a price breakout above 100.00
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a selection of other currencies, has seen an increase following yesterday’s sell-off after a drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This uptick marks a potential fourth-day rise in its weekly trend. In early European trading on Thursday, the index reached […]
US Dollar Index Price Prediction: Bounces back to close to 101.00 as positive outlook remains
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the USD’s value against six key currencies, is experiencing an uptick after two days of decline, sitting at around 101.00 during European trading on Thursday. It’s trading above the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA), showing a mild bullish trend in the short term. That said, this upward movement […]
South Korea’s Kospi stock index declines by almost 7%, and most other Asian stocks are down too.
Asian Stock Markets Show Divergent Trends TOKYO — Asian stock markets experienced a mixed performance, highlighted by South Korea’s Kospi index dropping 6% on Wednesday amid skepticism regarding significant investments in the region. Investors offloaded semiconductor stocks once again. U.S. futures remained relatively stable. The recent decline in Seoul was largely due to a substantial […]
GBP/USD Update 23/07: Drops as US Dollar Index Rises
Market Update: GBP/USD Under Pressure Amid Rising Energy Prices The GBP/USD exchange rate faced downward momentum on Thursday morning, prompted by soaring energy prices stemming from heightened tensions in the Middle East. It decreased by 1.35% from earlier highs, settling at 1.3370. Inflation Concerns Amid US-Iran Tensions This decline in GBP/USD coincided with a rise […]