The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday rose by +0.05%.  The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and posted modest gains as EUR/USD retreated.  The dollar also found some support on Thursday after US weekly jobless claims fell as expected.  The dollar initially moved lower on Thursday amid weaker-than-expected US reports on the Nov CPI and the Dec Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, which may prompt the Fed to keep easing monetary policy.  Also, strength in stocks on Thursday curbed liquidity ...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.17%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.30%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.20%. Stock indexes are moving higher today, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrials, and the Nasdaq 100 all posting new all-time highs.  Stocks are supported after today's as-expected Aug CPI report and an unexpected surge in weekly jo ...