Euro and French Stocks Slide as EU Elections Spark Market Unrest
Centrist parties maintain control in Brussels The euro fell against the British pound on Monday following European political upheaval, marked by France calling an unexpected election and the resignation of Belgium’s prime minister. The euro (EURGBP, -0.36%) dropped 0.5% to 0.8457 pounds, marking the largest daily decline since March 8, according to FactSet data. The […]
?Never Trade Without Knowing This Price Action Secret
Trading in financial markets can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not equipped with the right tools and strategies. One such strategy is leveraging price action to go short and make consistent profits. In this blog post, I will walk you through how to effectively use price action to identify short trades that can […]
Can the S&P 500 Hit 6,500? Economist Highlights Two Key Driver
The new month of equity trading starts positively, driven by gains in Nvidia (NVDA) shares after the AI chipmaker announced its next-generation Rubin platform, set for release in 2026. Despite this optimism, benchmark Treasury yields remain less than 20 basis points from their highest levels since early November, reflecting concerns over persistent inflation and prolonged […]
How the Election Could Spark a Summer Stock Rally Despite ‘Sell in May’
S&P 500 Posts Strongest May Since 2020, Defying ‘Sell in May’ The S&P 500 index just recorded its strongest May performance since 2020, prompting questions about a potential summer rally as the market defies the “sell in May and go away” adage. “Momentum leads price, and a strong May increases the odds of a decent […]
Don’t Fear PCE: Stocks Ready for a Comeback
Stock index futures early Friday suggest the S&P 500 may face another decline. Over the past two days, the Wall Street barometer has dropped 1.33% due to disappointing technology sector earnings, dampening optimism about AI-related software and hardware companies. Concerns over rising borrowing costs have also affected sentiment. Midweek, the 2-year Treasury yield surpassed 5% […]
How This Fund Beat the S&P 500 with AI Investments
Durable Growth Strategy of the Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund Investors demand exceptional performance to justify higher fees for active management. Though beating broad stock indexes is challenging and fees often contribute to underperformance, active management can employ strategies to reduce long-term risk, even with aggressive growth aims. The $10.6 billion Putnam Large Cap Growth […]
