[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets suffered a tumultuous day, initially edging higher before collapsing precipitously, only to regain their footing and ending with another winning session. Among the three major indexes, only the S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to close in the green after this roller coaster ride. The tech sector has been struggling, with the XLK ETF losing …
Inflation Data In Focus As Markets Attempt To Recover From Steep Losses
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets began the session on a positive note, attempting to recover from last week’s steep losses. Although early upward momentum was briefly lost, bullish sentiment soon resumed, leading the major indexes to gain over 1% by the end of the day. In the S&P sectors, technology and communications were the top performers, each advancing by …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For September 6, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. MARKET TURMOIL: NO SAFE HAVEN AS EQUITIES AND COMMODITIES PLUNGE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] A weaker-than-expected jobs report immediately dragged the major indexes into negative territory after the opening bell. The Dow initially held up better than its counterparts but eventually succumbed to bearish sentiment. The Nasdaq led the …
Markets Plunge Again As Early Gains Fade; September Volatility Looms
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes began the session fluctuating around their respective unchanged lines with a slightly positive bias. Tech giant Nvidia managed to temporarily recover some of yesterday’s sharp losses, which marked the worst performance for equities since August 5th. However, early bullish enthusiasm faded, leading the markets to another red close. Dropping bond yields failed to …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 30, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD SHINES AMID MARKET VOLATILITY, REACHES NEW ALL-TIME HIGH [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The volatility that marked the beginning of August subsided, allowing bullish sentiment to prevail as we closed out the month. Despite an initial drop of over 7%, the S&P 500 rebounded, achieving its fourth consecutive winning …
Market Sentiment Shifts: Bullish Optimism Fades Amid Mixed Economic Signals
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite Nvidia exceeding earnings expectations and raising its outlook, the stock pulled back in after-hours trading yesterday and is down nearly 5% this morning. This decline might have dragged the markets lower, but it didn’t, thanks to falling jobless claims and an unexpected upward revision of the second quarter GDP growth from 2.8% to 3%. This …