[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Wall Street shrugged off another inflation report and pushed the major indexes higher, after a sluggish start. Traders are waiting for the Fed’s decision on monetary policy, which could affect the pace of the economic recovery. The consumer price index, which measures the cost of living, rose 3.1% from a year ago and 0.1% from October. …
Fed Rate Cut Hopes Lift S&P 500; Bitcoin Battered By Warren
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 ended higher on Monday, after a choppy session, as investors waited for the final Federal Reserve meeting of 2023. The big question is: when will the Fed start to lower interest rates? The Fed is likely to keep the fed funds rate unchanged in the 5.25%-5.5% range. But Chair Jerome Powell may also …
Alphabet’s New AI Lifts S&P 500; Currency Market Sees Wild Swings Before Jobs Report
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 bounced back from a three-day slump and closed higher on Thursday, as investors awaited the crucial jobs report on Friday. Google-parent Alphabet led the gains with a 5% jump, thanks to its new Gemini AI model that promises to revolutionize search and advertising. Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD also rose by 1% and 5%, …
Market Fizzles Out As Economic Data Sends Mixed Signals
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The stock market had a roller-coaster ride on Wednesday, as investors weighed the mixed signals from the latest economic data. On one hand, inflation seemed to be cooling, as labor costs fell, and productivity rose more than expected. On the other hand, the job market showed signs of slowing down, as private payrolls grew less than …
Nasdaq Outperforms As Liquidity Divergence Widens
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The stock market seemed to be in a daze as it drifted sideways without a clear direction. After a strong rally in the past weeks, investors seemed to lose their enthusiasm and confidence. The previous session ended with losses for the major indexes, raising doubts about the sustainability of the market’s momentum. Despite the recent slump, …
Markets Slip, Bitcoin And Gold Shine, Nvidia Sells: What’s Going On?
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets had a case of the Mondays, as they dipped after five weeks of gains. But they didn’t give up easily and bounced back in the afternoon to minimize the damage. While stocks were having a hard time, bitcoin and gold were having a party in overnight trading. Bitcoin soared past $41,000 to hit a …