market overview

  1. IFC Markets

    SP500 logs second straight gain on trade talk hopes

    Dollar weakens as Kaplan sounds supportive of rate cut US stocks notched back to back gains on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he would meet China’s chief trade negotiator at the White House. The S&P 500 rose 0.64% to 2938.13. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.57% to...
  2. IFC Markets

    Stocks rise on 'really good chance' of China trade deal

    Dollar weakened after Fed minutes US stocks ended two-day skid on Wednesday as President Trump said there's 'really good chance' of China trade deal. The S&P 500 gained 0.9% to 2919.40. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.7% to 26346.01. Nasdaq rose 1% to 7903.74. The dollar...
  3. IFC Markets

    Waning trade talk hopes drag equities

    Dollar strengthens despite Fed plan to expand balance sheet US stocks logged back to back losses on lowered trade talk expectations after reports China Vice Premier Liu He arriving on Thursday will not represent his government as a “special envoy” and the delegation will leave the United States...
  4. IFC Markets

    Stocks fall on China harsh trade talk

    Dollar strengthening resumed US stocks pulled back on Monday after reports the Chinese Commerce Ministry will not make “changes to their laws to protect intellectual property” while willing to strike a deal with US. The S&P 500 finished 0.5% lower at 2938.79. Dow Jones industrial lost 0.4% to...
  5. IFC Markets

    Stocks rebound accelerates after employment report eases recession fears

    Dollar weakening continues despite solid jobs report US stocks rebound broadened on Friday after solid September jobs report. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% to 2952.01, falling 0.3% for the week. Dow Jones industrial advanced 1.4% to 26573.72. The Nasdaq gained 1.4% to 7982.47. The dollar weakening...
  6. IFC Markets

    US stocks recover on Fed rate cut hopes

    Dollar weakens as unemployment applications rise US stocks retreat halted on Thursday on rising hopes recent weak US data will prompt the Federal Reserve to cut rates again at its October meeting. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 2910.63. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.5% to 26201.04...
  7. IFC Markets

    Stock losses accelerate on economic slowdown fears

    Dollar weakened further after ADP report US stocks booked sharp back to back loses on Wednesday as weak new job creation data further undermined investor confidence already shaken by weak ISM report previous day. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% to 2887.61. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.9%...
  8. IFC Markets

    US stocks pull back on weak manufacturing data

    Dollar weakens as ISM manufacturing index declined further US stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday after weak manufacturing data. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% to 2940. Dow Jones industrial lost 1.3% to 26573. The Nasdaq dropped 1.1% to 7909. The dollar weakening resumed on ISM data showing the...
  9. IFC Markets

    Stocks recover as Apple leads tech rebound

    Dollar strengthening resumes despite weak manufacturing data US stocks recovered most of Friday losses on Monday after reports White House wasn’t considering blocking Chinese companies from “listing shares on U.S. stock exchanges at this time.” The S&P 500 finished 0.5% higher at 2976.74. Dow...
  10. IFC Markets

    SP500 loss widens on report US may limit investments into China

    Dollar weakening resumes after weak inflation data US stocks retreat widened on Friday on reports White House is considering curbs on US portfolio investments into China. The S&P 500 lost 0.5% to 2961.79, falling 1.0% for the week. Dow Jones industrial slid 0.3% to 26820.25. The Nasdaq fell...
  11. IFC Markets

    SP500 snaps three-session losing stretch on trade optimism

    Dollar jumped on strong home sales data US stocks resumed advancing on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that a US-China trade deal could happen “sooner than you think.” The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 2984.87. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.6% to 26970.70. Nasdaq rallied...
  12. IFC Markets

    SP500 suffers third straight loss amid impeachment calls

    Dollar weakens on deteriorating consumer confidence data US stocks retreat deepened on Tuesday as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to support launching impeachment inquiry against President Trump over a phone call with the Ukrainian president. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% to...
  13. IFC Markets

    Stocks end mostly lower after volatile day

    Dollar strengthening continues on strong Markit data US stocks ended marginally lower on Monday underpinned by positive data and news Chinese importers bought about 10 boatloads of US soybeans totaling 600,000 tons. The S&P 500 finished 0.01% lower at 2991.77. Dow Jones industrial added 0.1%...
  14. IFC Markets

    SP 500 snaps three-day winning streak as China cuts short trade visit

    Dollar strengthening resumes US stocks pulled back on Friday as President Trump said he wanted a complete trade deal with the China, not just an agreement for China to buy more US agricultural goods. The S&P 500 slid 0.5% to 2991.90, falling 0.5% for the week. Dow Jones industrial lost 0.6%...
  15. IFC Markets

    US stocks end mixed as trade talk preparations start

    Dollar weakens as jobless claims rise US stocks ended mixed on Thursday as US and Chinese deputy negotiators started two-day meeting in Washington. The S&P 500 gained less than 0.1% to 3006.82, closing 0.6% below its all time closing high. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 0.2% to...
  16. IFC Markets

    Dow snaps eight session win streak

    Dollar strengthening resumes despite expectations of a rate cut US stock indexes pulled back on Monday as oil prices jumped after a Saturday attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil-production facilities. The S&P 500 finished 0.3% lower at 2997.96. Dow Jones industrial dropped 0.5% to 27076.82. The...
  17. IFC Markets

    US stocks move up ahead of Fed decision

    Dollar weakens despite strong industrial output data US stock indexes edged up on Tuesday led by real estate and utility shares. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 3005.70. Dow Jones industrial added 0.1% to 27110.803. The Nasdaq advanced 0.4% to 8186.02. The dollar weakening resumed despite data...
  18. IFC Markets

    Dow notches eighth straight gain

    Dollar weakening intact despite strong retail sales report US stocks ended marginally lower on Friday despite strong August retail sales report . The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to 3007.39, extending gains 1% for the week. Dow Jones industrial however rose 0.2% to 27219.52. The Nasdaq slid 0.2%...
  19. IFC Markets

    Global equities rise as trade war concerns ease

    Dow notched seventh straight win US stock indexes advance continued on Thursday as President Trump said he would be open to a smaller-scale, interim trade deal. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to 3009.57. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.2% to 27182.45. Nasdaq composite index rose 0.3% to...
  20. IFC Markets

    Dow rises sixth straight session as trade war worries ease

    Tech lead US stocks as trade war concerns subside US stock indexes extended gains on Wednesday as Beijing announced it exempted some US products from retaliatory import tariffs. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 3000.93. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.9% to 27137.04. Nasdaq rose 1.1%...