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 […]
Treasury Yields Soar, U.S. Stock Futures React
The interest rate on the 10-year Treasury note has reached its highest level in 16 years. Early Thursday, futures for U.S. stock indexes experienced a significant decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average was predicted to drop by 200 points upon opening. This downward trend was driven by increasing Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. […]
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 […]
U.S. Stock Futures in a Battle for Recovery Amid Soaring Treasury Yields
The U.S. stock market showed slightly more stability on Monday, but investors remained cautious due to the increase in bond yields and anticipation for the conclusion of the Federal Reserve policy meeting on Wednesday. How are stock-index futures trading The S&P 500 futures, also known as ES00, declined by 1.75 points or less than 0.1%, […]
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 […]
U.S. Stock Futures Surge Following ARM’s Strong IPO
U.S. stock index futures showed strength in the early hours of Thursday, as bond yields stabilized and traders monitored the release of August retail sales data alongside the commencement of ARM Holdings’ IPO. Here’s how stock-index futures were performing: In the previous trading session, the market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) decline by […]
