U.S. Stocks on Edge – A Perfect Storm Ahead?
“We need to see these companies deliver robust results,” said Eric Beiley, executive director of wealth management at Steward Partners, “because stocks are trading at very high valuations.” Tech’s continued dominance contrasts with the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks, which fell 3% last week, highlighting investors’ cautious approach amid high rates. High-Stakes Week Ahead […]
Election Jitters: How Investors Are Reacting
For most of 2024, stock-market investors appeared unfazed by the prospect of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris taking the White House. However, election jitters have finally begun to rattle equities, with less than two weeks to go before Election Day. This week, a sharp climb in Treasury yields, driven by the surge since September, […]
Stocks Dip as Yields Rise: A Temporary Decline?
As bond yields rise, U.S. stocks face some pressure, but many experts remain optimistic about the market’s long-term prospects. Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, emphasized this in a recent note, stating, “While higher yields are pressuring stocks, we remain bullish.” Colas sees the uptick in yields, particularly in the 10-year Treasury rate, as a […]
Trader Optimism Returns to Pre-Drop Levels
Citigroup strategists are growing cautious about the stock market’s current enthusiasm, although they aren’t advising investors to reduce their positions just yet. According to Citi’s team, led by Chris Montagu, global head of quantitative research, net-long positioning in S&P 500 futures has reached its highest point since July 2023. Back then, this overly bullish positioning […]
How U.S. Exceptionalism Drives Markets—And Risks
BNP Paribas and UBS Global Wealth Management Highlight U.S. Economy’s Strength The U.S. economy has captured attention globally, with The Economist labeling it as the envy of the world in its latest cover story. However, some analysts, like Brett Donnelly from Spectra Markets, have noted that such magazine covers often act as contrarian indicators. But […]
ETFs Focused on China Slump Over Stimulus Concerns
Yardeni Research remains cautious on investing in China, suggesting that more than just interest-rate cuts, relaxed financing, and fiscal stimulus would be needed to make China a more attractive investment than the U.S. or India. Chinese stocks have faced significant pressure lately, with recent declines erasing gains from the stimulus-driven rally in September. “Investors seem […]
