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  1. IFC Markets

    Trump comments spur trade deal hopes

    Dollar weakens on global growth risks concerns US stocks ended Friday session on a positive note after President Trump’s comment no more tariffs may be needed as China wants to make a trade deal with US. S&P 500 added 0.2% to 2736.27, closing 1.6% lower for the week. Dow Jones industrial...
  2. IFC Markets

    US tariff stance softening news buoys markets

    Dollar strengthens on strong sales data US equities rebounded on Thursday supported by news US has softened its stance in US-China trade dispute and positive data. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 2730.20. Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.8% to 25289.27. The Nasdaq composite rallied 1.7% to...
  3. IFC Markets

    Technology shares lead US stocks selloff

    Dollar strengthens to year-and-half high US equities sold off on Monday led by technology shares. The S&P 500 fell 2% to 2726.22. Dow Jones industrial lost 2.3% to 25387.18. The Nasdaq composite index dropped 2.8% to 7200.87 led by Apple down 5%. The dollar strengthening accelerated: the live...
  4. IFC Markets

    Fed signals no change in plans

    SP500, Nasdaq slip while Dow inches up US equities pulled back on Thursday as the Federal Reserve stood pat. The S&P 500 slid 0.3% to 2806.83. Dow Jones industrial average however managed to inch up 0.04% to 26191.22. The Nasdaq composite lost 0.5% to 7530.88. The dollar strengthening resumed...
  5. IFC Markets

    US stocks extend gains after midterm elections

    Fed seen holding policy steady US equities rallied on Wednesday while elections resulted in divided Congress as Democrats took control of the House and Republicans strengthened their control of the Senate. The S&P 500 rallied 2.1% to 2813. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 2.1% to 26180...
  6. IFC Markets

    US congressional elections in focus

    SP500, Dow rise while Nasdaq slips US equities moved higher on Monday with focus turning to midterm congressional elections. The S&P 500 added 0.6% to 2738.31. Dow Jones industrial rose 0.8% to 25461.70. The Nasdaq composite index however lost 0.4% to 7328.85 led by Apple down another 2.8%. The...
  7. IFC Markets

    US-China trade talks progress hope supports markets

    Trump tweets had “very good conversation with President Xi Jinping” US equities advance continued on Thursday supported by President Trump’s upbeat tweet on trade talks with China. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 2740.37. Dow Jones industrial average gained 1.1% to 25380.74. The Nasdaq composite...
  8. IFC Markets

    US stocks extend gains on positive reports

    US three main indices end month lower US equities extended gains on Wednesday supported by better than expected corporate reports and economic data. The S&P 500 gained 1.1% to 2711.68. The Dow Jones industrial average added 1% to 24583.42. Nasdaq composite index rallied 2% to 7305.90 led by...
  9. IFC Markets

    Trade hopes lift US stocks market

    Trump says US deal with China “has to be great” US equities rebounded on Tuesday after President Trump’s late Monday comment the US “will make a great deal with China and it has to be great, because they’ve drained our country.” The S&P 500 gained 1.6% to 2682.63. Dow Jones industrial average...
  10. IFC Markets

    US stock market slide continues

    Dollar strengthens while inflation moderates US stock market remained in downturn mode on Monday on news US is ready to impose tariffs on China if trade talks fail. The S&P 500 slid 0.7% to 2641.25. Dow Jones industrial fell 1% to 24442.92. The Nasdaq composite index lost 1.6% to 7050.29. The...
  11. IFC Markets

    Daily Forex News by IFC Markets

    Nasdaq halts 5-session win streak US stock market extended losses Thursday in thin trading. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% to 2856.98 with ten out of 11 sectors finishing in negative territory. Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.3% to 25656.98. The [URL deleted] Nasdaq composite slid 0.1% to 7878.46...