[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes started the morning on the upswing, helped by falling oil prices and some cautious optimism ahead of Micron’s earnings after the close. Energy stocks, however, didn’t share in the upbeat start. Big names like Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips each dropped more than 2%, while SLB fell over 3%. The broader energy ETF (XLE) …
From Seoul To Silicon Valley: Chip Stocks Spark Broad Sell-Off
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came under pressure right out of the gate as a tech sell-off from the previous session gained momentum overnight. Weakness in Asia set the tone, with memory chip stocks getting hit hard and dragging global markets lower. The Nasdaq took the biggest hit, falling 1.3% on Monday, weighed down largely by Alphabet. Selling pressure then …
Markets Drift Lower While Traders Brace For Key Fed Inflation Signal
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes kicked things off on a mixed note, while oil prices slid as traders weighed the latest developments in Iran negotiations and looked ahead to key inflation data the Fed is watching closely. Oil was a big story. Brent crude turned lower after mediators in Qatar and Pakistan indicated that U.S. and Iranian officials …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 06/18/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 Shake Off Fed Jitters, Ride Chip Surge And Iran MOU News
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. stocks got off to a strong start, with traders looking to bounce back after the prior session’s sell-off, which was triggered by the Fed hinting that another rate hike this year isn’t off the table. While the Fed held rates steady, its more hawkish tone took some of the wind out of the market’s sails. …
Markets Rattle After Hawkish Fed Surprise Shifts The Mood
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow kicked things off on a strong note, hitting a fresh intraday all-time high as oil prices ticked higher and traders waited on the Fed’s latest decision. Oil got a bit of a boost after Trump said a deal with Iran still isn’t finalized, warning the U.S. could “go right back to dropping bombs” if …