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 […]
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 […]
Why the 60:40 Portfolio Is Your Ultimate Market Insurance ??
This year, the iconic 60:40 portfolio is staging a remarkable comeback, performing exactly as anticipated. This classic allocation, favored by retirees and near-retirees, splits investments with 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. While it faced adversity last year with one of the worst U.S. calendar-year losses in history, it’s made an impressive rebound. This […]
S&P 500 Futures Take a Hit from Bond Yield Surge and Global Tensions
U.S. stock index futures indicated a challenging day for Wall Street on Friday. Investors are grappling with rising bond yields and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, they are digesting remarks made by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday. Here’s what’s happening: On Thursday, the major stock indices performed as follows: Key market drivers: The major […]
Bond Yields Soaring, Stocks Roaring: What’s the Deal? ??
Treasury yields continued their upward climb on Wednesday, with the 10-year Treasury hitting 4.9% for the first time since 2007, leading to a dip in stock prices. This persistent bond sell-off now threatens the otherwise robust year experienced by equity markets, despite historical trends suggesting a year-end stock rally. As investors shed bonds, prices decline […]
