U.S. Dollar

Dow Ends at Record High as Fed Fuels Broad Rally December 13, 2023 5:11 PM   |  

The Fed ended its two-day policy meeting with interest rates unchanged and signaled slower growth and lower inflation may lead to multiple rate cuts in 2024.

4 min read  |  Federal Reserve
Another Rate Hike Bites the Dust November 1, 2023 7:14 PM   |  

With unanimity, the Fed opted to keep the fed funds rate unchanged but remains attentive to the idea that inflation risk should still be paid attention to.

5 min read  |  Federal Reserve
Where Is the U.S. Dollar Headed? October 2, 2023 1:36 PM   |  

Expectations of "higher for longer" U.S. interest rates has helped drive the dollar's recent rally.

5 min read  |  Federal Reserve
Fitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating August 2, 2023 3:45 PM   |  

The surprise move takes the rating to AA+ from AAA.

4 min read  |  Economic Trends
Congress Clears Debt Deal, Averting Default June 2, 2023 11:02 AM   |  

With the clock ticking down to the June 5 government default date, lawmakers have no time to lose.

4 min read  |  Economic Trends
Congress Races to Pass Debt Ceiling Deal June 1, 2023 2:05 PM   |  

With the clock ticking down to the June 5 government default date, lawmakers have no time to lose.

4 min read  |  Economic Trends
Debt Ceiling: What Investors Should Know May 31, 2023 2:42 PM   |  

While we don't expect the U.S. government to default, the uncertainty may heighten market volatility in coming days. Here are answers to some questions we're hearing most often.

4 min read  |  Economic Trends
It’s a Special Relationship: Intermarket Analysis in the Current Rate Environment August 6, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Understanding the relationships between stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies can help you identify economic trends and better manage your investments.

5 min read  |  Investing
COVID-19 Recovery May Be Driving New Commodity Supercycle March 22, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

A commodity “supercycle” can last for years and lift commodity prices across industries. Is one brewing as we emerge from COVID-19, and what does it mean for investors?

5 min read  |  Trading Strategies
The Mighty Greenback: Key Rising Dollar Drivers In 2017 January 4, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Learn how a rising dollar could impact economies, portfolios, and even your finances in 2017 and beyond.

5 min read  |  Forex
U.S. Dollar Bulls Are Back: What It Might Mean For Stocks July 12, 2016 12:00 AM   |  

The U.S. dollar index (/DX) is strong. Since early May, the /DX has climbed 5.30. What might this mean for stocks?

3 min read  |  Forex
No Market Trades in a Vacuum: Using Intermarket Analysis August 2, 2015 8:00 PM   |  

Study intermarket analysis for a more complete investing picture. Pull in bonds, currencies, and commodities with typical stock market research.

4 min read  |  Fundamental Analysis

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