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  1. IFC Markets

    US stocks rebound on positive reports

    Dollar strengthening intact US stock market rebounded on Monday as positive data buoyed investors optimism undermined by worries about the impact of coronavirus infection in China. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 3248.92. Dow Jones industrial added 0.5% to 28399.80. The Nasdaq rose 1.3% to...
  2. IFC Markets

    US stocks advance on positive data

    Dollar strengthening accelerated US stocks resumed advancing on Friday despite the Federal Communications Commission vote to label Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE as a national security risk. The S&P 500 advanced 0.2% to 3110.29, booking 0.3% weekly loss. Dow Jones industrial rose 0.4%...
  3. IFC Markets

    SP500 falls third straight session amid mixed trade news

    Dollar strengthening accelerated US stocks recorded third session of bearish trading on Thursday despite news Vice Premier Liu He invited his US counterparts for more talks in Beijing - the passage of Hong Kong human rights bill at both US Senate and House notwithstanding. The S&P 500 slid...
  4. IFC Markets

    Stocks pull back after disappointing earnings

    Dollar weakening halts US stocks pulled back on Tuesday after weak earnings reports. The S&P 500 lost 0.4% to 2995.99. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.2% to 26788.10 as heavy losses from McDonald’s and Travelers on earnings misses outweighed United Technologies and Procter & Gamble...
  5. IFC Markets

    Markets await Powell’s speech at central bankers’ annual gathering

    SP500 slips while Dow gains after weak manufacturing data US stock indexes ended mixed on Thursday after weak manufacturing data as longer term bond yields dipped below short term debt yields, spurring recession fears. The S&P 500 slipped 0.05% to 2922.95. The Dow Jones industrial average...
  6. IFC Markets

    US stocks rebound as bond yields rise

    Dollar weakens on mixed housing data US stock indexes rebounded on Friday as longer term bond yields held above short term debt yields, easing recession fears. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% to 2888.68, falling 1.0% for the week. Dow Jones industrial gained 1.2% to 25886.01. The Nasdaq rallied 1.7%...
  7. IFC Markets

    Global equities retreat persists

    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...
  8. IFC Markets

    US-China trade face-off a drag on markets

    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...
  9. IFC Markets

    Strong GDP report pushes US stocks to record high

    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...
  10. IFC Markets

    US stocks advance fifth straight session

    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...
  11. IFC Markets

    Stocks rebound as US-China talks resume

    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...
  12. IFC Markets

    Technical Analysis GB100 : 2019-03-29

    Technical setup bullish for GB100 Slowing mortgage and sales data followed preceding report of better than forecast retail sales in February. Will the GB100 advance continue? UK economic data have been mixed recently: retail sales growth in the UK was little changed in February, ticking to 4%...
  13. IFC Markets

    US stocks pull back as cautious mood endures

    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%...
  14. IFC Markets

    US stocks close higher

    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...
  15. IFC Markets

    Global stocks mixed as slowdown concerns linger

    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...
  16. IFC Markets

    Stocks fall as yield curve inverts

    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...
  17. IFC Markets

    Technology rally leads US stocks higher

    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...
  18. IFC Markets

    Fed cuts rate hikes projections to zero

    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...
  19. IFC Markets

    Fed announces interest rate decision today

    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...
  20. IFC Markets

    US stocks resumed gaining

    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...