S&P 500 Shatters Records – Brace Yourself for the Market Aftermath
Interest-rate uncertainty caused the S&P 500 to fluctuate within a narrow trading range for a month. On Friday, the S&P 500 achieved its first record close in over two years, establishing a new intraday record after remaining within a tight trading range for almost a month. The benchmark index concluded the day at 4,839.81, surpassing […]
Buckle Up! The Trillionaires’ Stock Market is Redefining Investment Trends
The Trillionaires assumed control of the S&P 500 in 2023, rescuing it with a substantial impact on the market’s dynamics, whether for better or worse. This group, comprised of seven U.S. companies valued at $1 trillion or more—Alphabet Inc. (Google’s parent), Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook’s parent), Microsoft Corp., Nvidia Corp., and […]
Fed’s Waller Sparks Sell-Off: Dow Drops More Than 200 Points Amidst Rate Cut Concerns
On Tuesday, the US stock market closed with losses as investors considered both corporate earnings and a statement from a Federal Reserve member who hinted at a reduced need for interest rate reductions in the future. How stocks traded Stock prices experienced growth in the previous week, as the S&P 500 ended Friday only 0.3% […]
2024 Trading Blueprint: 9 Tips to Master the Market!
Hello Traders! Welcome to an exciting journey of rebooting your trading strategies for 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for an edge or a newcomer navigating the markets, these nine tips will be your compass in the dynamic trading landscape. Remember, trading involves risks, so only invest funds you can afford to lose. Let’s […]
Breaking News: S&P 500 Target Soars as Another Wall Street Bank Raises the Bar
Investors are bracing for a chilly return from an extended holiday weekend, as stock futures dip alongside a rise in bond yields following hawkish comments from regional policymakers in Europe on Monday. The anticipated Iowa triumph of former President Donald Trump, though expected, has triggered speculation about a potentially volatile election year ahead (refer to […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Stock Market Update: Open or Closed?
This year, the annual commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday coincides with the civil-rights leader’s actual birth date. On Monday, Americans will honor the late Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent figure in the civil-rights movement, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Established in 1983 as a federal holiday and first observed in 1986, […]
Navigating the ‘Pain Trade’ in 2024: Potential Reversal of Stock and Bond Market Fortunes
Incorrectly timing rate cuts poses a significant risk, warn strategists at TS Lombard As the market embarked on a robust “everything rally” fueled by high expectations of imminent interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve to avert a recession, the risks of miscalculating the timing of these cuts are emphasized by Skylar Montgomery Koning and […]
S&P 500 Futures Surge as Record Highs Anticipated Before CPI Revelations
Early Thursday, futures suggested that the S&P 500 would open slightly higher, hovering just a few points away from the record close of 4796.6 observed in January 2022. The potential to reach this milestone hinges on the release of the December CPI inflation report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The stock market has experienced a robust […]
Fed Rate Cuts: A Potential Pitfall for Stock-Market Bulls – Here’s Why
Deutsche Bank’s analysis indicates that throughout history, a reduction of 150 basis points in interest rates, equivalent to 1.5 percentage points, by the Federal Reserve has typically been linked to economic recessions. Investors optimistic about a smooth economic slowdown find reassurance in market expectations that the Fed will implement such rate cuts in 2024. However, […]
Navigating 2024: The Unpredictable Dance of Stock Market Investors and Rate-Cut Expectations
Stock investors have experienced a shaky start to the new year, facing uncertainties linked to shifting expectations regarding the timing and extent of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2024. The nine-week winning streak for all three major U.S. stock indexes came to an end on Friday. This reversal followed unexpectedly robust December job gains, causing […]
