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Futures dipped a few points as jobless claims hit a 26-year high. But the big topic on trading desks is the dollar, which may be weaker on expectations the U.S. will ease interest rates next week, so commodities and some commodity stocks (notably gold) are stronger. Other commodity stocks like iron ore companies are weaker on concerns over slower global demands.
A couple companies in the industrial space confirmed a notable slowdown in the last several weeks:
1) Engine maker Cummins [CMI
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2) Stanley Works [SWK
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Elsewhere:
1) Lilly [LLY
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2) Boeing [BA
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