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  1. IFC Markets

    US stocks pause as trade optimism ebbs

    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...
  2. IFC Markets

    SP 500 snaps 5-session winning streak

    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...
  3. IFC Markets

    US stocks rise fifth straight session

    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...
  4. IFC Markets

    Microsoft and Apple rally leads US stocks higher

    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...
  5. IFC Markets

    US stocks slip ahead of Fed decision

    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...
  6. IFC Markets

    US stocks snap 3-session winning streak on weak earnings

    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...
  7. IFC Markets

    Earnings and end of government shutdown lift US stocks

    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...
  8. IFC Markets

    Upbeat earnings support US stocks

    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...
  9. IFC Markets

    US stocks fall on renewed global growth concerns

    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...
  10. IFC Markets

    China GDP data spark global growth concerns

    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...
  11. IFC Markets

    Technology rally leads US stocks gains

    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...
  12. IFC Markets

    Federal Reserve two-day policy meeting starts today

    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...
  13. IFC Markets

    Global growth slowing concerns weigh on stocks

    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...
  14. IFC Markets

    US stock indexes bounce back

    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...
  15. IFC Markets

    US equities rebound on US economy strength hopes

    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...
  16. IFC Markets

    US-China trade uncertainty weighs on stocks

    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...
  17. IFC Markets

    US stocks pare sharp losses after reopening

    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...
  18. IFC Markets

    US indexes futures point to lower reopening

    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...
  19. IFC Markets

    Trump-Xi agreement success concerns weigh on equities

    Dollar strengthens as yield curve inverts US stock market slumped on Tuesday wiping prior session gains spurred by US-China trade tensions easing after Trump-Xi meeting over the weekend. The S&P 500 dropped 3.2% to 2700.06 led by finance and industrial shares.Dow Jones industrial average...
  20. IFC Markets

    Trump-Xi agreement lifts global equities

    Dollar strengthening reverses US stock market extended gains on Monday after President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed over the weekend to launch negotiations to settle trade disagreements while suspending application of any new tariffs for 90 day period. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to...