[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] As we approach the conclusion of the Jackson Hole symposium, the major indexes have been experiencing volatility ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s anticipated commentary. Historically, Powell’s speeches at Jackson Hole have often boosted equities, but when they haven’t, sharp declines have followed. Currently, the S&P 500 is within 1.25% of its all-time intraday high set in …
Fed Minutes Spark Market Rally Amid Rate Cut Speculation
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] In anticipation of the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting, traders pushed the major indexes higher, as sentiment turned bullish following yesterday’s pause. The latest retail earnings presented a mixed picture, with Target rallying 15% while Macy’s stock dropped more than 12%. While the Central Bank maintained its stance and left rates unchanged at …
Economic Indicators Signal Weakness: Gold Surges, Small Caps Hammered
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities slipped early on, as bullish sentiment faltered slightly after the consistent recovery over the past week, with the S&P 500 registering eight straight winning sessions. Reduced volatility was the main contributor after the disastrous start to August. Earnings reports were mixed, with Palo Alto Networks jumping while home retailer Lowe’s dropped after poor revenue and …
Markets Rebound Despite Early Slips And Economic Concerns
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Coming off a winning week, the major indexes initially slipped but managed to regain their footing, closing in the green once again. The markets went through a significant downturn in early August due to the Japanese yen debacle and disappointing jobs data, which heightened traders’ concerns that the Federal Reserve was lagging in easing its interest …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 16, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD SURGES TO RECORD HIGH AS DOLLAR HITS 5-MONTH LOWS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes entered a consolidation phase following this week’s recovery rally, which erased the losses sustained in early August. The S&P 500 has now broken even. A midday comeback propelled US equities to their …
Retail Sales Boost Equities, But Economic Concerns Persist
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes surged right after the opening bell, driven by growing trader confidence that a recession could be avoided due to better-than-expected retail sales. The July retail numbers reportedly increased by 1%, significantly surpassing the forecast of 0.3%, while volatile jobless claims fell for the week. However, revisions are likely on the horizon, as ZH …