How 24-Hour Trading Empowers Global Investors
For international investors, 24-hour trading is a game-changer — especially when an after-hours event shifts markets. Trading U.S. stocks aligns smoothly with a standard schedule if you’re on the East Coast, with markets open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. But it’s far less convenient for those on the West Coast who need an early […]
Stocks, Bonds, and Gold: Market Stakes Ahead of Election
The Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election remains unpredictable, with polls suggesting a tight race for the White House and significant potential for either party to take control of the House. In the Senate, Republicans hold a slim advantage, as outlined in UBS Group’s recent ElectionWatch analysis. Given this volatility, investors should brace for varied outcomes, […]
S&P 500 and Dow Post First Monthly Losses Since April
The Dow and S&P 500 closed October in the red, marking their first monthly losses since April as Halloween dealt investors more tricks than treats. A tech-driven selloff on Thursday dragged down the S&P 500, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded its largest single-day decline since early September. Analysts attributed the dip to various unsettling factors, […]
Can Stocks Rise Until Inauguration? It Depends on the Election
Historically, the stock market tends to perform better when the incumbent political party wins a U.S. presidential election, while declines are more common when it doesn’t. Data shows that between Election Day and Inauguration Day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has averaged a 4.4% gain when the incumbent party wins, compared to a 2.0% decline […]
Can the S&P 500 Rally Keep Going?
The U.S. stock market is approaching what has historically been its strongest six-month stretch, from November through April, despite skipping the traditional “sell in May and go away” dip. Investors, however, remain cautious, wondering if the rally can maintain its momentum amid rising Treasury yields and concerns over the upcoming presidential election. Historically, the November-to-April […]
Election Clarity Could Spark Market Surge, Says Griffin
Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, believes markets will likely rally once the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. election dissipates. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Saudi Arabia, Griffin said, “The reduction in uncertainty is almost always positive for asset prices.” He noted that the current political climate, with Trump slightly favored but […]
