[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes started the week on a positive note, with two out of three heading higher, led by the Nasdaq. However, AI chip powerhouse Nvidia did not participate in the upswing and slipped into red territory. The Federal Reserve will commence its final FOMC policy meeting of the year tomorrow, with results to be announced …
Hotter-Than-Expected PPI Report Sends Markets Tumbling
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Following yesterday’s CPI report, traders were met with the release of the Producer Price Index (PPI) this morning, which showed a hotter-than-expected 0.4% price increase last month, compared to the anticipated 0.2%. This year-over-year rise pushed prices up by 3.0%, the highest since February 2023, with food costs leading the surge, rising at their fastest pace …
Gold And Bitcoin Rally Despite Rising Bond Yields And Dollar
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The latest inflation readings provided a boost to the markets, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving solid gains, while the Dow lagged. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) met expectations, showing a 0.3% rise from October and a 2.7% increase year-over-year. The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure, the core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, …
Market Wavers Amid Seasonal Softness And CPI Anticipation
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today, the traditional seasonal softness of mid-December persisted, with major indexes fluctuating without clear direction and ultimately closing in the red, despite a surge in small business optimism. An early rally in the Mega-Tech sector hit a ceiling, reversed, and erased initial gains, making the Nasdaq the biggest loser of the day. Additionally, the most shorted …
Equities Decline Ahead Of Key Inflation Data; Gold Advances
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities declined ahead of key inflation data expected later this week, causing the major indexes to slip into the red. However, gold defied the trend with a solid advance. Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices faced pressure, with Nvidia dropping nearly 3% and Bank of America downgrading AMD from a “buy” to a “neutral” rating. Last week’s …
Bitcoin Breaks $100k, Settles Below $98k In Volatile Session
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After yesterday’s strong gains, the markets took a breather today, with major indexes closing moderately lower. Small Caps suffered the most significant losses. Last night, the much-anticipated event occurred when Bitcoin pierced the $100k level for the first time. Within minutes, it surged to $104k before leveling off slightly below that mark. During today’s session, Bitcoin …