Strong Start To Weak Season: Can Market Momentum Continue?

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets showed little activity early on, with the S&P 500 trading near its highs and eventually closing at a new all-time high. Some tech stocks, including Intel, Nvidia, and Microsoft, posted gains, with Intel leading the pack and achieving its largest two-week increase on record. Meanwhile, Meta’s 20-day win streak came to an end, causing …

ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 14, 2025

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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. STOCKS, BITCOIN, AND GOLD RISE DESPITE INFLATION CONCERNS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes paused early on as traders digested this week’s gains, most of which were generated yesterday. President Trump’s memorandum outlining a plan for reciprocal tariffs on goods from countries with duties on U.S. products boosted …

Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 02/13/2025

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ETF Data updated through Thursday, February 13, 2025 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …

Equities Climb As Traders Bet On Softer PCE Amid Trade Tensions

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Following yesterday’s hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, today’s Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers also exceeded expectations. The January PPI showed a 0.4% increase, surpassing the consensus of 0.3%. The core PPI, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.3%, aligning with estimates. Despite these increases, traders pushed equities higher, reasoning that these latest figures suggest …

Fed’s Stance On Inflation Confirmed As CPI Surpasses Expectations

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The much-anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report confirmed to me that the Federal Reserve’s decision to delay rate cuts was an acknowledgment that inflation remains a persistent issue. In January, the CPI rose by 0.5% for the month, pushing the annual inflation rate to 3%, surpassing expectations of 0.3% and 2.9%, respectively. The core CPI, which …