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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. IFC Markets

    US stocks snap five-session losing streak

    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...
  7. IFC Markets

    Equities retreat on global slowing concerns

    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...
  8. IFC Markets

    US and DPRK did not sign an agreement on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula

    US stocks fell amid failed negotiations between US and DPRK leaders on Thursday Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un did not agree to conclude a deal for North Korea to abandon nuclear technology in exchange for economic assistance. Their negotiations ended even 2 hours earlier than planned. Investors...
  9. IFC Markets

    Global stock markets suspended the growth

    There was no single trend in the US stock market The S&P 500 and Dow Jones decreases yesterday whereas Nasdaq 100 gained. Quotations of the Best Buy electronics retail chain rose by 14% due to an increase in sales and its plans to increase dividends and buy back some of its shares. Today...
  10. IFC Markets

    US-China trade negotiations will continue this week

    All US stock indices rose due to the success in US-China trade negotiations The Dow Jones industrial average and Nasdaq rose for the 8th consecutive week. This week, the US-China trade negotiations will continue in Washington. Previously, they were held in Beijing. White House press secretary...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. IFC Markets

    Fed expected to raise rates quarter point today

    Dollar weakening slows US stock market edged higher on Tuesday closing off session highs. The S&P 500 inched up 0.01% to 2546.16. Dow Jones added 0.4% to 23675.64. The Nasdaq gained 0.5% to 6783.91. The dollar weakening slowed ahead of Federal reserve’s expected decision today to raise interest...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...