[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Following Friday’s significant gains, the S&P 500 opened with a surge and reached another record high, driven by anticipation of positive earnings reports, despite the bond market being closed for Columbus Day. Rumors from China about a new stimulus plan (quantitative easing) laid the groundwork for today’s market action, propelling both equities and cryptocurrencies significantly higher. …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For October 11, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. INFLATION FEARS PERSIST AS STAGFLATION LOOMS, YET MARKETS CLIMB HIGHER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After undergoing a dip on Thursday, the major indexes regained upward momentum, with the S&P 500 not only achieving a fifth consecutive winning week but also setting a record. However, the Nasdaq lagged, partly due …
Indexes Retreat As Inflation And Unemployment Rise
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes retreated from their elevated levels as rising inflation and unemployment provided traders with a sobering reality check. Despite these concerning figures, the pullback was moderate, even though they suggest potential stagflation—characterized by higher inflation coupled with stagnant or slow economic growth. Core consumer prices, a key metric favored by the Federal Reserve, increased …
Fed Minutes Fuel Market Rally As Major Indexes Surge
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets attempted to build on yesterday’s recovery, with major indexes starting the day on a positive note. This momentum was boosted by the release of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting minutes, which revealed that most participants favored a larger 0.5% rate cut over a more modest 0.25%. This news fueled bullish sentiment, leading to a …
Oil Price Drop Fuels Market Rebound Amid Persistent Uncertainties
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Oil prices dropped by over 4%, which helped equities rebound after yesterday’s losses. Despite ongoing tensions, Israel has yet to retaliate. Bond yields rose slightly, but not enough to prevent a market recovery, with the Nasdaq leading the charge. The Middle East conflict, upcoming elections, hurricane damage, and other uncertainties are expected to increase market volatility. …
Rising Bond Yields And Oil Prices Drag Major Indexes Down
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The financial markets were significantly impacted by climbing bond yields and surging oil prices, which drove the major indexes down throughout the session. The 10-year yield rose above the 4% mark for the first time since August, rebounding from a low of 3.60% in September. This sharp increase comes despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to lower …