[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened in negative territory as markets reacted to Moody’s decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating from AAA to Aa1. The move was driven by mounting concerns over the ballooning federal deficit and the challenges of refinancing government debt at higher interest rates. This downgrade immediately pressured bond prices, sending yields sharply higher …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 05/16/2025
Do you want to know which ETFs are hot and which ones are not? Then you need my High-Volume ETF Cutline report. It tells you how close or far each of the 311 ETFs I follow is from its long-term trend line (39-week SMA). These are the ETFs that trade more than $5 million a day, so they are not …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For May 16, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. TARIFF TRUCE AND SOFT INFLATION DATA SPARK MARKET REBOUND DESPITE CAUTION [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets began the day on a cautious note, with a disappointing consumer sentiment report halting the S&P 500’s four-day rally-a run that had been fueled by a temporary U.S./China tariff agreement and encouraging …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 05/15/2025
ETF Data updated through Thursday, May 15, 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. …
Markets Mixed As Tech Lags And Uncertainty Looms
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities opened lower as early optimism faded, with all three major indexes dipping into negative territory. The temporary suspension of the U.S.–China tariff dispute faded from focus, offering little support. By the close, only the Dow and S&P 500 managed to claw back into positive territory, while the Nasdaq remained in the red. Investor sentiment remains …
Market Uncertainty Persists Despite Positive Middle East Headlines
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities were mixed in early trading but gained some ground as bullish sentiment persisted. The tech sector continued to lead, with Nvidia rising over 2% following news that Saudi Arabia purchased 18,000 of its highly rated AI chips. Fellow chipmaker AMD surged more than 7% due to a $6 billion buyback. The S&P 500 finally reached …