The dollar is strong because U.S. economic data is better than expected. This makes it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon. The yen is weak after new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. People are watching U.S. consumer spending data to see if the economy needs more help from the Fed.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking