Dollar Index Update : 28 July 2021
The U.S.Dollar Index is trading at 92.59 up with +0.16% percent or +0.15 point.The Dow Futures is trading at 35,068.70 up with +0.03% percent or +10.20 point.The S&P 500 Futures is trading at 4,407.40 up with +0.13% percent or +5.90 point.The Nasdaq Futures is trading at 15,003.70 with +0.31% percent or +46.70 point.
TODAY’S FACTORS AND EVENTS
In an effort to help curb soaring student loan debts, Walmart announced Tuesday it will pay 100% of college tuition and book costs for its associates, starting Aug. 16.
Walmart, the largest U.S. private employer, will drop its existing $1-per-day fee for associates who participate in its Live Better U education program.
The company said it was inspired to adjust the terms of the program by changes in the economy and job market.
PREVIOUS DAY ACTIVITY
For the day the Dow is trading at 35,058.52 with a loss of – percent or –85.79 point. The S&P 500 is trading at 4,401.46 with a loss of – percent or –20.84 point. The Nasdaq Composite is trading at 14,660.58 with a loss of – percent or –180.14 point.
WORLD MARKETS
Other leading market index closes included the small-cap Russell 2000 Index closed at 2,191.83 up with -1.13% percent or -25.09 point. the S&P 600 Small-Cap Index closed at 1,318.72 with a loss of -0.85% percent or -11.27 point. the S&P 400 Mid-Cap Index closed at 2,660.58 with a loss of – percent or –15.35 point. the S&P 100 Index closed at 2,025.40 with a loss of – percent or –13.09 point.the Russell 3000 Index closed at 2,611.02 with a loss of – percent or −14.63 point. the Russell 1000 Index closed at 2,470.98 with a loss of – or –12.87 point.