S&P 500, Dollar Index Decline Together For 1st Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

The returns of global shares in 2025 have surprised many investors. Markets that last year were favorite have fallen, while the previously ignored now lead. U.S. actions, in particular, have stumbled, falling by 3.7 percent so far this year. The “Magnificent 7” that led a remarkable rally in the past two years, have been responsible for most of the recent correction, plummeting by 13 percent since the beginning of 2025. Their high valuations hav…

The US Dollar—Strong, Stable, or Weak?

The U.S. dollar index—a gauge of the greenback against a weighted basket of currencies such as the British pound and Japanese yen—has languished this year. The index has wiped out its post-election gains, tumbling by about 4 percent in the first three months of 2025. Concerns surrounding economic growth, inflation, and tariffs have driven the dollar’s recent slump. The Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle has further weighed on the buck. Market …

S&P 500, Dollar Index Decline Together For 1st Time Since 2008 Financial Crisis - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

Financial markets are experiencing a rare simultaneous downturn of the S&P 500 and U.S. Dollar Index, echoing patterns last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Recent data reveals a parallel decline that has sparked investor attention and raised questions about economic stability.

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