Quantifying Influence: Jay Powell’s Words in the Stock Market and Elections
The Federal Reserve’s Crucial Role in the 2024 Presidential Election As the nation gears up for exhaustive coverage of the presidential election – primaries, debates, campaign spending, and poll outcomes – the spotlight actually pivots to the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, and his team. The paramount concern for the upcoming election isn’t just about […]
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, […]
Tactical Approaches for Investors Amid S&P 500, Nasdaq Corrections and the ‘Fear Cycle’
You can consider certain stock prices, but a 5% return on Treasurys is also favorable. A lot of individuals enjoy experiencing some level of fear. The main purpose of Halloween has always been this. The eerie customs might even act as a precaution, a method to minimize chaos in case gloomier times are approaching. When […]
Analyzing the S&P 500 Correction: Opportunities & Risks
On Friday, the S&P 500 index concluded the trading session in correction territory, marking the 103rd occurrence in its history. The measurement of U.S. large-cap equities, SPX, experienced a decline of 19.8 points, representing a 0.5% drop to close near 4,117, according to preliminary FactSet data. This descent signifies a 10.3% decrease from its previous […]
Amazon’s Earnings and Inflation Data Boost U.S. Stock Futures
U.S. futures for stock index indicate a positive beginning on Friday, concluding a challenging week. This is due to the encouraging performance of Amazon.com, a large technology company, and the release of new data on spending and inflation. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 252 points, or 0.76%, to 32784 on Thursday. The […]
Nasdaq Futures Slide as Earnings Take the Wheel
Nasdaq futures experienced a decline on Thursday, foreshadowing a potential descent into correction territory. Stocks continued their downward trajectory, weighed down by disappointing earnings reports from Big Tech companies and the simultaneous increase in bond yields. The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) contracts exhibited a nearly 0.9% decrease, highlighting the persistent pressure on tech stocks. This decline […]
Turn Losses into Gains: A Guide to Playing the January Bounce-Back in 2023
Selling stocks that have underperformed throughout the year may not be the best move just yet, as they often experience a significant rebound in January. This phenomenon is a result of two sources of artificial selling pressure that affect these underperformers, and these pressures are unrelated to a company’s fundamentals or earnings potential. The influence […]
S&P 500 Futures Show Strength in Premarket Trading
As the U.S. stock markets geared up to open in just a couple of hours, Logitech International S.A. (LOGI) had a notable pre-market surge, rising by 9.4%, while RTX Corp. (RTX) followed closely, recording an 8.6% gain. Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP), Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN), and Skechers USA Inc. Cl A (SKX) were also exhibiting […]
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 […]
Volatility Indicator Points to S&P 500 Trough in Stock Market
The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, is widely considered a fear gauge for the market and is currently sending an unusual signal that suggests a potential low point in stocks. This situation reflects heightened anxiety about the stock market’s direction, influenced by concerns about a recession, a turbulent bond market, and increasing geopolitical risks. On […]
