Key Indicators to Determine If the Stock-Market Stumble Will Deepen into a Major Pullback
Market momentum shifted gears as the first quarter concluded with smooth sailing for stock-market enthusiasts, witnessing a streak of record highs for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, the current narrative is being dictated by the pronounced surge in Treasury yields and oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled over 500 […]
The Road Ahead: Drawing from History to Anticipate the Next Stock-Market Selloff
A team of investment strategists from Piper Sandler sheds light on the typical triggers behind stock-market corrections, identifying three main culprits: rising unemployment, increasing bond yields, or unexpected global shocks. The recent surge in the S&P 500, up nearly 30% in five months, has even bullish analysts considering the possibility of a “healthy” correction. However, […]
S&P 500 Investors Rejoice: Wall Street’s Top Bullish Bank Sets Target at 5,500
Societe Generale asserts that the trajectory of the S&P 500 will be steered by ‘U.S. exceptionalism,‘ according to reports. This sentiment underlies their bullish outlook, with a year-end target of 5,500, reflecting a modest increase of just over 5% from current levels. Among major financial institutions tracked by MarketWatch, Societe Generale’s projection appears to be […]
Lessons in Fortune: 134 Elections, 17 Countries – Your Guide to Inauguration Investments!
The withdrawal of Ron DeSantis from the Republican presidential race underscores the potential impact of elections on financial markets, especially in a year where the U.S., India, Mexico, and likely the U.K. are gearing up for significant political events. Citi’s strategists delved into the market repercussions of 134 elections across 17 countries, excluding periods of […]
Market Check-In: The January Effect Under Scrutiny Amidst Potential Disruptions
Concerns loom over the U.S. stock market‘s robust performance in late 2023 as the Dow and S&P 500 reach record highs, prompting worries about a potential post-New Year’s Eve downturn in January 2024. Various factors contribute to the apprehension, ranging from overbought conditions and heightened bullish sentiment to a low VIX and impending inflation reports, […]
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%, […]
