S&P 500 Futures Show Resilience Despite Rising Treasury Yields ??
Early on Monday, there were cautious increases in U.S. stock futures due to concerns about tensions in the Middle East and the rise in Treasury yields. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) increased by 39 points, equivalent to a 0.12% rise, reaching 33670 on Friday. Conversely, the S&P 500 (SPX) […]
Are Treasurys the Key to a Bullish Year-End in the U.S. Stock Market?”
According to Thierry Wizman of Macquarie, the Federal Reserve is holding onto its “higher-for-longer” interest rate stance until it detects vulnerabilities in the consumer side of the market. The recent turbulence in the world’s largest bond market has put U.S. stocks under pressure, as investors grapple with the prospect of sustained high interest rates extending […]
Bear-Market Low Anniversary: What’s Changed for Investors?
Reflecting on One Year Since the Bear-Market Low Not everyone’s popping the champagne as we mark the first anniversary of the S&P 500’s bear-market low on Oct. 12, 2022. The big benchmark rebounded from the bear-market pit on June 8, surging more than 20% from that October low — a significant milestone in the eyes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
