Stock Market Shake-Up: The September Story You Should Know
Wall Street Sees Earnings Forecast Declines as S&P 500 Slips 4% in September Amid concerns over the impact of surging Treasury yields on equities, the downward revisions in S&P 500 earnings forecasts are adding to investor unease. Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, noted that after weeks of positive or steady adjustments to 2023 and […]
Market Manipulation ?Do You Think This is Fair? It Happens Every Trading Day
The financial world is a complex and dynamic place where fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. Behind the scenes, there are strategies and tactics employed by traders, hedge funds, and even institutions that shape market outcomes. These tactics, often referred to as market manipulation, raise critical questions about fairness […]
Investor Concerns Rise as S&P 500 Futures Extend Their Descent
Monday morning saw a reversal in fortune for U.S. stock futures, as they surrendered their early gains. Here’s a summary of what unfolded: Recapping Friday’s performance, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw a 107-point loss, marking a 0.31% drop to 33,964. The S&P 500 (SPX) also declined by 10 points, or 0.23%, reaching 4,320, […]
U.S. Dollar’s ‘Golden Cross’ Signals Warning for Stock Market
The Greenback Extends Its Winning Streak for the 10th Consecutive Week, Marking Its Longest Run Since 2014 In a significant development, the U.S. dollar has achieved its first “golden cross” since July 2021, raising the prospect of further upward momentum and potential challenges for the stock market. As we approach the end of the week, […]
S&P 500 Futures Rally as Fed Signals Higher-for-Longer Rates
On Friday, U.S. stock index futures exhibited predominantly positive movements, marking a shift from their previous trend following the Federal Reserve’s recent announcement of an increased interest-rate forecast for the upcoming year on Wednesday. What’s happening On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decrease of 370 points, equivalent to a 1.08% decline, reaching […]
Fed Decision Impact: U.S. Stock Futures on the Rise
U.S. stock futures are edging higher as traders await the Federal Reserve’s decision and Chairman Powell’s comments. Meanwhile, oil prices have pulled back from their recent 10-month highs, and Treasury yields have eased from multi-year peaks. Current Stock Futures: Tuesday’s Market Performance: Market Outlook: U.S. markets are exhibiting subdued activity as traders brace themselves ahead […]
Market Watch: How Will Wall Street Navigate the Fed’s ‘Hawkish Pause’?
The S&P 500 ended the day at around 4,450 points. Brent oil made some gains but then dropped after briefly reaching $95 per barrel on Monday, causing worries about inflation. Apple Inc. saw an increase in stock value, while Tesla Inc. saw a decrease after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lowered their earnings predictions for the […]
Has it become easier to beat the market? Let’s explore.
57% of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs outperformed their benchmarks in the first half of 2023, suggesting that beating the market might be more attainable at first glance. However, it’s essential to maintain perspective and resist the temptation to believe that consistently outperforming the market is an easy feat, especially when managing retirement portfolios […]
S&P 500’s Rocky Road: Another Weekly Loss Amid Inflation Worries
Dow Holds onto Weekly Gains Despite Friday’s Stock Market Decline On Friday, U.S. stocks closed in the red as concerns over inflationary pressures loomed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting and an auto workers strike added to market jitters. Here’s how the major stock indexes performed: For the week, the Dow managed to eke […]
5.6 Trillion Factors Aligning for a Year-End Stock Market Rally
Despite concerns about various economic factors such as inflation, Federal Reserve hawkishness, and China’s economic slowdown, the S&P 500 is approaching its 2023 peak, less than 2% away. This resilience is impressive, especially considering recent high benchmark bond yields, typically a challenge for the market. One reason for the market’s ability to withstand rising bond […]
