Dollar and Bond Volatility Block Stock Gains
Treasury Yields and Dollar Levels Pose Challenges for Stocks, Analyst Says Stocks kicked off a holiday-shortened week on a positive note Monday, but the ongoing rise in Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar could hinder the stock market‘s upward momentum, according to a well-known market analyst. The bond market and the dollar continued their upward […]
Dow Down in December: Is a Rally Coming?
U.S. Stocks End Week in the Red Despite Friday Rally U.S. stocks wrapped up the week with losses, even as a Friday rally provided a temporary boost. The markets have struggled heading into the holiday season, facing headwinds from economic data and policy uncertainties. December Struggles Dampened Rally Momentum An early December shift triggered what […]
Market Turmoil: Fed Meeting Sparks Volatility
Market Turmoil as Fed Signals Slower Rate Cuts and Sticky Inflation The stock market’s fear gauge, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), surged by 74% on Wednesday, reaching 27.6, as stocks and bonds sold off following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. The meeting concluded with economic projections that suggested a slower pace of interest rate […]
Why the Dow’s Losing Streak Matters
Factors Behind the Dow’s Weakness The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its longest losing streak since 1978, falling for nine consecutive trading days. This slump has come as a surprise to many investors, given the strength of the postelection rally that preceded it. Just weeks ago, markets seemed unstoppable, with stocks reaching record highs. However, […]
Top Market Risks for 2025
Deutsche Bank Research Highlights Shifting Market Risks for 2025 Investors’ views on the most significant threats to market stability have evolved as 2025 approaches, with concerns over a potential global trade war now topping the list, according to Deutsche Bank Research. This marks a departure from last year when fears of a U.S. economic “hard […]
Stocks Soar 27%: Will the Fed Spark a Correction?
Wall Street sentiment has turned cautious as the stock market rally pauses ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of 2024. Investors hoping for a December surge led by tech stocks have been met with disappointment, raising concerns about the market’s resilience. The S&P 500 Value Index (SPYV) extended its record losing streak, while the […]
