What’s Truly Fueling the Surge in U.S. Stocks According to Wall Street in 2023
As the year nears its end, financial experts can enumerate various reasons for the upward trajectory of the U.S. stock market. However, a faction of Wall Street strategists contends that attributing the market gains solely to the possibility of a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy or potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts oversimplifies the […]
Buckle Up for Success: Embracing the Current Stock Market Rally
The S&P 500 Index has made a decisive breakthrough, surging beyond 4400 and maintaining momentum. Despite indications of an overbought market, no confirmed sell signals have emerged. Overcoming two minor resistance levels, the next hurdle lies at the 2023 highs near 4610, with potential for reaching all-time highs at 4800. While a gap down to […]
S&P 500 Futures Maintain Stability Amid Declining Treasury Yields
Early on Tuesday, stock index futures in the United States remained relatively stable, maintaining the majority of the previous day’s surge, while Treasury yields experienced a decline. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average, also known as DJIA, climbed by 511 points, representing a 1.58% increase, reaching a total of 32929. Additionally, […]
What’s Next for Stock Market Investors Amidst 5% Treasury Yields?
The surge in U.S. government bond yields, pushing the 10-year Treasury rate near the 5% mark, a level not observed in 16 years, has created a complex landscape for stock market investors. The 10-year Treasury yield, represented by BX:TMUBMUSD10Y, reached its highest point since 2007, coming very close to 5%, only to recede slightly on […]
Why Are Experts Optimistic About a Fourth Quarter Stock Market Surge?
Ryan Belanger, a strategist from Claro Advisors, believes that the fourth quarter of 2023 might underperform compared to historical averages due to looming macroeconomic factors signaling a potential recession. While the third quarter of 2023 adhered closely to stock-market seasonality patterns, with both August and September living up to their reputation as challenging months for […]
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 […]
To Sell or Not to Sell: Debunking Myths About Withdrawing from the Stock Market
Investing can induce stress as we strive to make optimal choices for our financial futures. However, it can be difficult to navigate through volatile market conditions. Specifically, individual investors often ponder how they should react when the market experiences a downturn or experts forewarn of an upcoming recession. During uncertain times, you may contemplate moving […]
Be Cautious”: Wall Street’s Respected Bull Signals Potential Stock Market Sell-Off
A looming stock market sell-off could be on the horizon, as signaled by one of Wall Street’s most trusted figures. Renowned strategist Tom Lee from Fundstrat, known for his historically bullish stance even during skeptical times, has sounded an alarm in a recent note. His typically optimistic forecasts have proven profitable for investors who followed […]
