[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day on a mixed note as U.S. and Chinese officials met in London, hoping to make headway on their ongoing trade disputes. The talks stemmed from a lengthy phone call between Trump and Xi last week, with both sides aiming to avoid a full-blown trade war. As a goodwill gesture, both …
Silver Shines, Tesla Tumbles: A Wild Day On Wall Street
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The day started off on shaky ground, with markets slipping early as fresh trade headlines put a lid on any bullish momentum. China’s Foreign Ministry said Presidents Trump and Xi had a phone call—initiated by Trump—but details were scarce. Trump called it a “very positive conclusion,” but investors weren’t exactly buying it. On the economic front, …
S&P 500 And Nasdaq Return To Positive Territory, Lagging Behind Gold
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Early gains helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq return to positive territory for the year, although both are still trailing gold’s performance by over 23%. Nvidia boosted the Nasdaq with a 7% rise in early trading, while the Dow remained in the red. Sentiment remains positive following yesterday’s surge, with traders pleased that Trump secured more …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For June 14, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. TECH TITANS TUSSLE FOR TOP SPOT AMIDST MARKET MELT-UP AND MAIN STREET MALAISE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks fell right after the opening, as a decline in consumer sentiment gave the bears a reason to cheer. However, the S&P 500 ended only marginally lower but gained for the week. …
First Day Of Trading Seems Sour, Economy Looks Sweeter
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving The Markets U.S. stock indexes posted their largest decline in three weeks on the first trading day of 2014, after the benchmark S&P 500 finished its best year since 1997. Oil and gas producers were among the hardest hit following a 3% drop in oil prices to under $96 a barrel as Libya prepares to …
New ETFs On The Block: Credit Suisse Silver Shares Covered Call ETN (SLVO)
To offset the downside risks of precious metals as prices come under increasing pressure, Credit Suisse has launched a silver exchanged traded note that aims to generate income through a covered call options strategy. The Credit Suisse Silver Shares Covered Call ETN (SLVO) provides exposure to the iShares Silver ETF (SLV) and is the first exchange-traded product in the US …