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Asian Stocks Extend Gains, Dollar Dips As US Data Builds On Rate Hope

Asian equities rose and the dollar slipped further on Thursday as investors welcomed more data pointing to a softening labour market that gives the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates, with another key jobs report due later in the day.

International Business Times

Australian shares rally as dollar hits six-month high

The ASX200 has risen 1.2 per cent to hit a nine-day high while the Australian dollar rose above 67 US cents for the first time since January.

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US Fed Officials Stressed 'Patience' On Rate Cuts: Minutes

Members of the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee said last month that the bank's employment and inflation goals were moving into "better balance," with some calling for "patience" on interest rate cuts, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.87%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed in the holiday-shortened session, with the S&P 500 and...

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Dollar Slides as Weak US Economic News Bolsters Rate Cut Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.33% and posted a 3-week low. The dollar came under pressure Wednesday on weaker-than-expected US labor market news that showed a smaller-than-expected increase in the Jun ADP employment and a jump in weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 2-1/2 year high, a...

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Federal Reserve minutes: Inflation is cooling, but more evidence is needed for rate cuts

Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting welcomed recent signs that inflation is slowing and highlighted data suggesting that the job market and the broader economy could be cooling

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs for the first time since late May to just under 7%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs on a home loan for the first time since late May

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The Spring Doldrums in The Gold Market May Be Changing Soon

Over the past five years, data shows distinct patterns in the seasonality of gold prices. September has consistently been weak, with prices often closing lower than they opened, suggesting a decrease in market confidence or a shift in investment focus. In contrast, due to increased buying, July has shown a…

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Stocks Supported as Weak US Economic News Bolsters Hopes for Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.36%. Stock indexes today are mixed in this holiday-shortened session, with the Nasdaq 100 posting...

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Dollar Falls and Precious Metals Rally on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.52% at a 2-week low. The dollar came under pressure today on weaker-than-expected US labor market news that showed a smaller-than-expected increase in the Jun ADP employment and a jump in weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 2-1/2 year high, a...

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Stocks Climb as Nasdaq 100 Posts a New Record High on Falling Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. Stock indexes today are moderately higher in this holiday-shortened session, with the Nasdaq 100...

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S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.05% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting minutes while also gearing up for a slew of U.S. economic data to gain insights into the policy outlook.

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Tesla zoomed upward, helping drive the U.S. stock market to more records

The Independent UK

Aussie shares rise for first time in new financial year

The ASX200 finished up 0.3 per cent after supportive comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.

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Asia Markets Track Wall St Records As Powell Revives Rate Hopes

Asian stocks rose Wednesday following fresh records on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell fanned hopes of an interest rate cut by saying the battle against inflation had made "progress" and the job market was cooling.

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Stresses Need For Inflation Progress

Federal Reserve Chair Powell discusses progress in combating inflation and cautious approach to interest rate cuts.

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Stocks Post Moderate Gains as Powell Says Inflation is Receding

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.01%. Stock indexes Tuesday finished moderately higher. Stocks found support Tuesday from lower bond yields...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Powell Praises Inflation Progress

Tesla was the best S&P 500 stock Tuesday after the EV maker disclosed its second-quarter deliveries report.

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Dollar Dips on Dovish Comments from Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.17%. The dollar on Tuesday moved lower, pressured by a decline in T-note yields. The dollar extended its losses Tuesday based on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said prices now show signs of resuming their disinflation trend. Losses in the...

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JPMorgan's Chief Strategist Reiterates Bearish Outlook, Says The S&P 500 Will Fall 23% By Year-end

JPMorgan strategist Marko Kolanovic forecast a significant S&P 500 decline by year-end as US GDP growth in Q1 slowed considerably amid headwinds like downward earnings revisions.

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May Job Openings Top Expectations: What to Know

Job openings in May were higher than economists expected, while April's number was revised lower. Here's what you need to know.

International Business Times

US Fed Has Made 'Quite A Bit Of Progress' On Inflation: Powell

The US Federal Reserve has made "quite a bit of progress" in its fight against rising prices and could hit its inflation target as soon as next year, Fed chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and U.S. Jobs Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.15%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.10% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and a fresh batch of…

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Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and U.S. Jobs Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.03%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.06% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields climbed at the start of a holiday-shortened week, with market participants looking ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China

Asian stocks are mostly higher after Japan and China reported data reflecting relatively sluggish growth for Asia's two largest economies

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