ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 9, 2024

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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. S&P 500 TOPS 5,000 ON LOWER INFLATION, BUT TECH-BOND GAP RAISES QUESTIONS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 finally cracked the 5,000 mark today, thanks to a belated Christmas gift from the government: a lower inflation rate for December. The index had flirted with the milestone on Thursday, …

Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 02/08/2024

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ETF Data updated through Thursday, February 8, 2024 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. …

How Long Can The Tech And AI Rally Last In The Face Of Rising Rates And Bank Woes?

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The stock market had a good day on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 got close to the 5,000 mark for the first time ever. Investors were happy with the latest earnings reports, which mostly beat the low expectations. Big tech and AI companies did especially well, but they also hogged most of the spotlight. The problem …

No Rate Cut In Sight, Powell Says Some Banks May Go Bust

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Tuesday, but it was hardly a cause for celebration. Wall Street was busy digesting the latest earnings reports and the Fed’s reluctance to cut rates anytime soon. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq barely scraped by with positive returns, thanks to some last-minute shopping by bargain hunters. Traders were left …

Stocks And Bonds Go Their Separate Ways After Powell Dashes Rate Cut Hopes

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market had a rough start today as Fed chair Powell poured cold water on the hopes of rate cut seekers. He repeated his hawkish stance in a “60 Minutes” interview last night, saying he needed more proof that inflation was under control before he would consider lowering rates. This sent bond yields soaring and stock …