Stock Market Dynamics under Bond Traders’ Influence
The Treasury sector, with a staggering $25 trillion under its sway, retained its commanding position in the financial market on Thursday. Long-dated yields were once again inching towards 5%, exerting their influence on the equities arena and aiding the resurgence of the greenback, recouping earlier losses from this week. Investors recommenced a fervent sell-off of […]
U.S. Stocks Open Slightly Higher Amidst CPI Inflation Report
On Thursday, U.S. stocks made a slightly higher opening as investors digested fresh inflation data, which revealed that headline consumer prices increased last month slightly more than anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 0.1% shortly after the opening bell, with the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) also seeing a 0.1% […]
S&P 500 Futures Hold Their Breath: Inflation Data and Fed Minutes Awaited
The recent upward momentum in U.S. stock futures encountered a pause early Wednesday, with traders keeping a close watch on upcoming events, including inflation updates and the commencement of the corporate earnings season. Current Stock-Index Futures Activity: Recent Market Performance: On the preceding day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose by 135 points, equivalent […]
Can you Sell Short and Make Money Trading?
In this article, we’re going to explore the world of short selling and how it can be a lucrative strategy when combined with the At The Open Strategy and Trade Scalper. If you’ve ever been curious about the potential of short selling in your trading journey, you’ve come to the right place. Short selling, often […]
S&P 500 Investment Momentum: Goldman Sachs Gives Green Light
Key Insights for U.S. Traders: Stocks are poised for further gains while yields are declining. Bond markets are rallying after a holiday, driven partly by safe-haven demand following Hamas’ attacks on Israel. Additionally, two Federal Reserve officials downplayed the possibility of interest rate hikes on Monday, with more Fed speakers scheduled for Tuesday. Investors, particularly […]
Smart Traders Prepare and Calculate Profit Targets
Fridays can be a bit tricky. Market conditions tend to slow down, whether you’re trading crypto, Nasdaq, E-mini futures, or any other asset. However, it’s crucial to stay vigilant, especially as we head into the afternoon. In this blog post, we’ll delve into a long signal using the Trade Scalper double wick long strategy. I’ll […]
S&P 500 Futures Take Hit Amidst Rising Geopolitical Concerns
U.S. stock futures faced a decline early on Monday due to a surge in violence in the Middle East, causing concern among investors. Here’s how stock-index futures were trading: On the previous Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose by 288 points, or 0.87%, reaching 33,408. Similarly, the S&P 500 (SPX) increased by 50 […]
Why the Stock Market is Gearing Up for a Big ‘Buy’ Moment!
Rising Interest Rates Alone Won’t Suppress Stock Prices for Much Longer” The recent decline in the U.S. stock market can’t be solely attributed to higher interest rates, and investors will soon recognize this. The common belief that stocks tumble when interest rates climb is widely accepted, but unquestioned convictions can lead us astray. As Humphrey […]
S&P 500 Futures Show Resilience Ahead of Crucial Jobs Report
Before the release of the September jobs report, U.S. stock index futures experienced a slight increase early on Friday. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced slight declines on Thursday. The Dow Jones dropped by 10 points (or 0.03%) to 33,120, the S&P 500 declined by 6 points […]
U.S. Stocks Face a Challenge: Trend-Following Funds Reduce Exposure
As if the challenges facing the U.S. stock market weren’t enough, there’s another one to add to the list: systematic trend-following funds are reducing their exposure, potentially exerting additional downward pressure on the markets in the coming weeks. Goldman analysts estimate that commodity trading advisors (CTAs), a type of trend-following hedge fund active in futures […]
