The US dollar strengthened as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher spurred speculation that the Fed may consider rate hikes in the near future.

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Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the index, bonds and currency futures markets for May 29.

We finally are seeing proof of a cutback consumer spending.  Where is it?

The US dollar rallied across the majors throughout much of the European trading session, but the release of data during the US trading session cut the move short.

The upcoming Euro-Zone Retail PMI reading will give us some insight into the resiliency of the European consumer. In April the indicator posted at the lowest level in its history which began in January, 2004.

The Euro-Zone Retail PMI has been a mixed bag over the last three releases in terms of price action. A record low in April saw a sharp move lower but previous releases lack any punch. Further deterioration in demand may provoke a similar reaction in price volatility as the gauge falls deeper into contraction.

Professional system trader Art Collins shares his daily biases in the index, bonds and currency futures markets for May 28.

Bill Bonner writes why an eigth rate cut won't matter.

Recent commentary by various Federal Reserve members has only supported the case that the FOMC has no intention of cutting rates further in the near-term despite significant downside risks to growth.