[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks traded near the flatline for most of the day, as investors looked ahead to the widely anticipated release of Nvidia’s latest earnings report due out after the close. However, the released minutes from the May Fed meeting proved to be more than traders were able to handle. They not only admitted a lack of progress in recent …
Traders Brace For Nvidia Earnings: Rally Or Sell-Off?
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes hugged their unchanged lines today, hanging on to the record levels seen in the previous session, as traders eagerly looked toward Nvidia’s earnings report tomorrow. However, a last hour lift insured a green close. There are two ways to view this important earnings announcement. On one hand, traders are heavily invested in the stock, …
Precious Metals Soar, Bitcoin Nears $70K, As Rate Cut Hopes Fade
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes edged higher Monday, boosted by gains in the tech sector, as the Dow attempted to build on its rally above the key 40,000 level. That effort failed at midday, and the index closed below that milestone. Traders are eagerly awaiting Nvidia’s quarterly results due out Wednesday to better evaluate not only the strength of the …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For May 17, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. FED’S DILEMMA: CAUGHT BETWEEN ROCK AND HARD PLACE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow meandered near the flat line today, after the index briefly topped the key 40,000 level for the first time in the previous session. A last hour drive by the algos pushed 2 of the 3 majors back …
Gold Outshines S&P’s Gains Despite Positive CPI Outlook
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The much-awaited CPI report pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs, as this crucial number turned out to be better than expected. The index rose 0.3% for the month of April, which was less than the estimate for a 0.4% monthly increase. The indicator changed by +3.4% year over year, in line with expectations. Monthly …
Fed’s Tightrope Walk Amid Inflation: Market Optimism Holds Strong
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s stock market narrative unfolded with a twist, as traders grappled with the implications of April’s Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The PPI, a barometer of inflation at the wholesale level, rose unexpectedly, signaling that inflationary pressures might not be subsiding as hoped. This revelation initially sent a shiver through the markets, but the initial shock …