S&P 500 Futures Dip: Nvidia’s Record High Momentum Pauses
On Friday, U.S. stock-index futures decreased slightly after a strong rally fueled by the success of chipmaker Nvidia, which sparked excitement about the potential for an artificial-intelligence breakthrough. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 457 points on Thursday, representing a 1.18% rise to reach 39069. The S&P 500 also saw a significant […]
Investor Beware: Strategists Raise Concerns of ’70s Stagflation Impact on Markets
Equities faced challenges while bonds shone during the tumultuous waves of inflation in the 1970s. Currently, investors seem enamored with a “Goldilocks” scenario, but a team of Wall Street quantitative strategists suggests keeping an eye out for a potential return to the conditions reminiscent of the disco era. In a recent note, J.P. Morgan analysts, […]
On Hold: Traders Patient as Treasury Yields Stay Unmoved
There was minimal movement in bond yields on Wednesday morning as traders anticipated the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting. What’s happening What’s driving markets Investors were avoiding making risky investments before the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting on January 31st at 2 p.m. Eastern time. […]
S&P 500 Target: Goldman Sachs Points to Big Tech at 5,200
Goldman Sachs has revised its year-end S&P 500 target to 5,200 just ahead of Nvidia Corp.’s crucial earnings this week. The forecast hinges largely on Big Tech’s ability to maintain robust profits. David Kostin, chief U.S. equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, stated, “Our upgraded 2024 EPS forecast of $241 (8% growth) stands above the median […]
Insights for Investors: Understanding the Stock Market’s Resilience Amid Inflation Concerns
The significance of the number of rate cuts pales in comparison to whether the economy avoids recession, according to a strategist. The recent market turbulence, marked by sharp one-day declines followed by swift recoveries, prompts analysis into the driving forces behind the ongoing bull market, which has propelled the S&P 500 and Dow industrials to […]
S&P 500 Gears Up for Record Run with Focus on Producer Prices, Sentiment
U.S. equity index futures suggest the S&P 500 could reach yet another record high by Friday’s close, driven by the technology sector’s potential for a third consecutive day of gains, amidst the anticipation of fresh economic data. Here’s how stock-index futures are performing: On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached 5,029.73, surpassing its previous record close. […]
Projections and Patterns: S&P 500 Rally Expected Before Fed’s Decision
Wednesday saw a calming of the VIX, often dubbed the ‘fear gauge’ of the stock market, following its surge on Tuesday in response to higher-than-expected inflation figures. Despite this volatility spike, U.S. stocks might continue their bullish trajectory prior to the Federal Reserve’s initial interest rate decrease, suggests research from DataTrek. Although the S&P 500 […]
Why the Stock Market’s Ascendancy Isn’t Over: Insights from a Prominent Bull
The market took a tumble a day before Valentine’s, prompting speculation of an exaggerated reaction. However, stock futures suggest bargain hunters are already sniffing around. Chris Weston, Pepperstone’s head of research, notes that the market was caught unprepared, with few safeguards in place and an overly optimistic stance on risk. He highlights the frustration for […]
Former Hedge Fund Star Unveils Next Bear Market Trigger
What’s on the line with Tuesday’s CPI figures? While much of Wall Street anticipates a softening in inflation, an unexpected surge could quash hopes for a May rate adjustment, potentially putting a damper on the S&P 500’s march towards 5,000, caution some analysts. However, in the midst of Nvidia’s remarkable 47% surge this year and […]
Historic Milestone: U.S. Stocks Achieve a Feat Last Seen in 1972
U.S. stocks have achieved a remarkable feat not seen since the era of President Richard Nixon’s tenure in the White House. The S&P 500 (SPX) marked its 14th week of gains out of 15 on Friday, a streak not witnessed since March 10, 1972, as per Dow Jones Market Data. This occurrence is only the […]
