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SP500 falls despite strong data US stock market snapped three session winning streak Friday despite positive data. The S&P 500 lost 0.6% to 2859.53, ending 0.8% lower for the week notwithstanding announcement US and Canada reached a deal to end tariffs on aluminum and steel products from...

US stocks fall for second day US stock market retreat deepened on Tuesday after US Trade Representative Lighthizer confirmation Monday that Washington will increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods early Friday following President Trump’s Sunday tweet. The S&P 500 lost 1.7% to 2884.05...

Dollar weakens despite stronger than expected GDP data US stock market rebounded on Friday boosted by stronger than expected GDP report. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to record high 2939.88, ending 1.2% higher for the week. Dow Jones industrial advanced 0.3% to 26543.33. The Nasdaq gained 0.3% to fresh...

Dollar declines on existing homes sales fall US stock market edged higher on Monday on mixed data after reopening following Easter Holiday. The S&P 500 added 0.1% to 2907.97 as the Chicago Fed national activity index rose to negative 0.15 in March from negative 0.31 in February. Dow Jones...

Dollar strengthening resumes on initial claims data US stock market advance paused on Thursday as investors awaited first quarter earnings reports of JPMorgan and Wells Fargo due today. The S&P 500 added 0.11 points to 2888.32. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.05% to 26143.05. Nasdaq...

Dollar falls on disappointing ADP report US stock market extended gains on Wednesday as China’s Vice Premier Liu He was scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to 2873.40. The Dow Jones industrial average...

Dollar strengthens despite Q4 GDP downgrade US stock market rebounded on Thursday as US and China resumed high level negotiations in Beijing. The S&P 500rose 0.4% to 2815.44. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.4% to 25717.46. Nasdaq composite index added 0.3% to 7669.17. The dollar...

Dollar gains on trade deficit narrowing US stock market pulled back on Wednesday as bond yields continued falling while demand for safer government debt remained strong. The S&P 500 slid 0.5% to 2805.37. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.1% to 25625.59. Nasdaq composite index fell 0.6%...

Dollar weakening stalls despite soft data US stock market resumed advancing on Tuesday led by energy and financial shares. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 2818.46. Dow Jones added 0.6% to 25657.73. The Nasdaq gained 0.7% to 7691.52. The dollar weakening stalled despite soft data indicating housing...

Dow edges higher led by Boeing data US stock market slide continued on Monday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to 2798.36. Dow Jones industrial however managed to end 0.1% higher at 25516.83 thanks to Boeing 2.3% rebound. The Nasdaq composite slid 0.1% to 7637.54. The dollar weakened: the live dollar...

Dollar strengthens on strong home sales data US stock market ended sharply lower on Friday as the spread between three-month and 10-year yields turned negative. S&P 500 fell 1.9% to 2800.71, closing 0.8% lower for the week. Dow Jones industrial fell 1.8% to 25502.32. The Nasdaq dropped 2.5% to...

Dollar strengthens as Philadelphia Fed index recovers US stock market rebounded on Thursday led by technology. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 2854.88 led by 3.7% Apple surge on analysts’ upgrade. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.8% to 25709.94. Nasdaq composite index rallied 1.4% to...

Stocks fall and dollar weakens after dovish Fed US stock market continued retreating on Wednesday led by bank shares after dovish Fed decision. The S&P 500 slid 0.3% to 2824.23. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.6% to 25745.67. Nasdaq composite index however added 0.1% to 7728.97. The...

US stocks end mostly lower US stock market ended marginally lower on Tuesday as investors risk appetite was undermined by reports China resists to US demands in trade negotiations. The S&P 500 slipped 0.01% to 2832.57. Dow Jones slid 0.1% to 25887.38. The Nasdaq however rose 0.1% to 7723.95...

Dollar weakens after weaker than expected industrial data US stock market resumed advancing on Friday. S&P 500 rose 0.5% to 2822.48, closing 2.9% higher for the week.Dow Jones industrial gained 0.5% to 25848.87. The Nasdaq added 0.8% to 7688.53. The dollar strengthening reversed on a weaker...

Dollar weakening pauses as inflation rises US stock market added to previous session gains on Tuesday led by the health care and utilities shares. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to 2791.52. Dow Jones however slid 0.4% to 25554.66 dragged by continued slump of Boeing as more airlines grounded their...

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 weakens after weaker than expected jobs data US stock market extended losses fifth session in a row on Friday with weak labor market and China export data undermining market sentiment. S&P 500 slid 0.2% to 2743.07, closing 2.2% lower for the week. Dow Jones industrial slipped 0.1% to...

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...