[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite a promising start with strong earnings from Goldman Sachs and encouraging retail data, the major indexes took a downturn, erasing the gains from the morning rally. The conflict in the Middle East remains a concern, but there is hope it won’t escalate further. Small Caps and the Mag7 stocks experienced a significant drop, reminiscent of …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For April 12, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD GLITTERS AMID MARKET GLOOM, OUTSHINES S&P 500 IN TURBULENT TIMES [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today, the stock market experienced a sharp decline as major U.S. banks began reporting their earnings amidst a backdrop of inflation and geopolitical tensions. JPMorgan Chase’s shares fell over 6% following its first-quarter earnings …
Tech Leads Recovery, Gold Hits Record High As Earnings Loom
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s stock market witnessed a remarkable turnaround, with technology stocks leading the charge. The earlier concerns about ongoing inflation were overshadowed as tech giants like Nvidia soared nearly 4%, while other prominent players such as Amazon and Alphabet each advanced over 2%. Amazon’s shares reached unprecedented heights, and Apple enjoyed its most significant gain of the …
Inflation Surges, Markets Tumble: Real Estate Leads Sector Losses
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today’s market revealed a downturn in the major indexes following the release of March’s inflation data, which exceeded expectations and may delay anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Energy was the only sector not to decline, with real estate experiencing over a 4% drop, the most significant loss of the day. After a strong …
Tech Stocks Wobble As CPI Release Looms: Market Awaits Fed’s Move
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] In a volatile trading session, the major stock indexes initially declined but ultimately recovered, as investors sought to regain optimism before the release of pivotal U.S. inflation data. The early downturn lacked a clear trigger, suggesting that apprehension over the forthcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report dominated sentiment. However, strategic dip buying at lower prices helped …
Stocks Stagnate As Investors Eye Fed’s Inflation Battle
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] In today’s trading session, stock performance remained static as traders sought stability after last week’s downturn. Despite a general uptick in the market, the rise in Treasury yields, particularly the benchmark 10-year yield which ascended by 5 basis points to 4.426%, tempered broader gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its poorest weekly showing since March …