[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] This morning, the market showed choppy behavior, as traders attempted to adopt bullish sentiment following yesterday’s pullback, which saw major indexes relinquish their record highs. I expected the atmosphere of uncertainty to persist, driven by the ongoing earnings season and the upcoming presidential elections, both contributing to a “nervous” environment. This week’s earnings reports have been …
Nasdaq Leads Decline As MAG7 Basket Suffers Collateral Damage
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes retreated from their highs as traders digested the latest earnings reports and observed the 10-year bond yield slipping back towards 4% from yesterday’s surge to 4.10%. So far, 40 of the S&P 500 companies have reported their latest results, with 80% surpassing analysts’ expectations. Despite some traders acknowledging that the S&P 500 might …
Tech Stocks Lead Market Rally; Bitcoin Surges Past $66k
[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 …