Is the ‘Santa Claus’ Rally on the Horizon? A Look at the Stock Market’s Seasonal Surge
Pete Biebel of Benjamin F. Edwards suggests that a portion of Santa’s generosity may have already been distributed, indicating a potential early start to the anticipated Santa Claus rally on Wall Street. This traditional rally is characterized by the stock market‘s tendency to ascend during the final five trading days of the current year and […]
Bulls vs. Bears: Assessing Whether the Midweek Dip is a Sign of a Decent Pullback
U.S. stocks faced a clear risk of a technical pullback following a rapid surge from October lows. However, Wednesday’s abrupt downturn on Wall Street has prompted traders and analysts to contemplate whether more challenges lie ahead. Analyzing numerous charts, technical analyst Mark Arbeter, President of Arbeter Investments, observed, “Some Technology stocks are extremely extended, and […]
Strategist Predicting Record S&P 500 Levels Warns Investors to Cash In
The stock market‘s nine-day winning streak came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, just before a holiday break. Speculation suggests that the bullish momentum, fueled by the Federal Reserve’s recent shift, collided with uncertainty regarding the number of interest rate cuts expected next year. Despite a slight improvement in mood on Thursday, as indicated by […]
Red Sea Crisis Sparks Renewed Inflation Worries in Financial Markets
Recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea are sparking renewed concerns about the possibility of another wave of inflation, particularly in Europe, posing a threat to the core narrative in the financial markets for the new year. This narrative gained momentum after the Federal Reserve’s recent dovish pivot and continued to unfold on […]
S&P 500’s Year-End Battle: Bears Rally as ‘Doji’ Patterns Emerge
A double ‘doji’ has appeared in the candlestick charts of the S&P 500, suggesting the potential for a significant move, though the direction remains uncertain. Despite a remarkable surge, a hint of bearish sentiment is emerging in a major U.S. index. The S&P 500 is within 2% of its record high, last achieved on January […]
S&P 500 Futures Maintain Strong Position in Last Trading Week of 2023
On Monday, U.S. stock futures flirted with their highest levels of the year, supported by benchmark borrowing costs hovering near their summer lows. Here’s a snapshot of stock-index futures trading: In the previous session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 57 points or 0.15% to 37305, the S&P 500 remained unchanged at 4719, and […]
S&P 500’s Winning Streak: Six Years of Consistent Weekly Gains
Major U.S. stock indices marked their seventh consecutive week of gains as they closed mostly higher on Friday, following the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The S&P 500 achieved its lengthiest weekly winning streak since November 2017, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Here’s a breakdown of how the stock indices performed: The week saw a […]
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 […]
S&P 500 Futures Surge as Dow Braces for Record Highs on Fed’s Rate-Cut Optimism
U.S. stock index futures experienced early gains on Thursday as investors continued to celebrate an unexpected dovish policy shift by the Federal Reserve. Here’s the latest on stock-index futures trading: Wednesday’s market performance showed the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 1.4% to 37090, the S&P 500 increasing by 1.37% to 4707, and the Nasdaq […]
Breaking the Mold: Bold Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Target-Date Funds
As we approach the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year, the stock markets continue to reach new record highs. The question lingers: can the Fed sustain this momentum? The answer hinges on the insights provided by Chair Jerome Powell and the dot plot regarding future rate expectations. Steering away from the current financial buzz, […]
