[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes started the week on a positive note, with two out of three heading higher, led by the Nasdaq. However, AI chip powerhouse Nvidia did not participate in the upswing and slipped into red territory. The Federal Reserve will commence its final FOMC policy meeting of the year tomorrow, with results to be announced …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For December 13, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. STAGFLATION FEARS RESURFACE AMID RISING INFLATION AND BOND YIELDS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The tech sector saw modest gains, with the Nasdaq achieving its fourth consecutive week of growth. However, the S&P 500 and the Dow both experienced slight losses. As we near the end of 2024, the S&P …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 12/12/2024
ETF Data updated through Thursday, December 12, 2024 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Hotter-Than-Expected PPI Report Sends Markets Tumbling
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Following yesterday’s CPI report, traders were met with the release of the Producer Price Index (PPI) this morning, which showed a hotter-than-expected 0.4% price increase last month, compared to the anticipated 0.2%. This year-over-year rise pushed prices up by 3.0%, the highest since February 2023, with food costs leading the surge, rising at their fastest pace …
Gold And Bitcoin Rally Despite Rising Bond Yields And Dollar
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The latest inflation readings provided a boost to the markets, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving solid gains, while the Dow lagged. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) met expectations, showing a 0.3% rise from October and a 2.7% increase year-over-year. The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure, the core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, …
Market Wavers Amid Seasonal Softness And CPI Anticipation
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Today, the traditional seasonal softness of mid-December persisted, with major indexes fluctuating without clear direction and ultimately closing in the red, despite a surge in small business optimism. An early rally in the Mega-Tech sector hit a ceiling, reversed, and erased initial gains, making the Nasdaq the biggest loser of the day. Additionally, the most shorted …