[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Anxiety surrounding Nvidia’s earnings announcement, set to be released after today’s close, initially kept equities in a tight trading range but ultimately led to a selloff. Traders are rightfully questioning how much more upside potential can be realistically expected after Nvidia’s impressive 159% surge in 2024. Despite this, optimism remains as analysts focus on the company’s …
Gold Hits Record High As Rate-Cut Expectations Rise
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After a sluggish start, the major indexes found some bullish sentiment despite anxiety about the upcoming earnings report from top AI chip producer Nvidia. Nvidia’s numbers are due out on Wednesday, and as the bellwether in the tech and AI arena, its financial health will be closely examined to determine if the current rotation away from …
Dow Hits Record High Amid Mixed Market Sentiment
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities drifted throughout the session following a strong week where the S&P 500 gained 1.5%. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended in the red, the Dow managed to close at a record high. Fed Chair Powell’s dovish stance on interest rates fueled traders’ enthusiasm, raising hopes that the long-awaited rate cut might finally materialize at …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For August 23, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. WALL STREET CELEBRATES POWELL’S AMBIGUOUS RATE CUT SIGNAL [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes surged higher following Fed Chair Powell’s commentary, which hinted at upcoming interest rate cuts. Although Powell was vague about the specifics, his statement that “the time has come for policy to adjust” resonated strongly, …
Equities Retreat, Dollar Rebounds: Market Awaits Powell’s Insights
[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 …