[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes began the session on a positive note, buoyed by anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s meeting on interest rates. Despite the incomplete election results, traders seemed relieved, dispelling earlier concerns about a prolonged election process. However, any geopolitical news could still trigger significant and sudden swings in asset prices. The much-anticipated Fed meeting concluded …
Election Day Optimism Drives Market Surge
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] On this election day, traders viewed the market positively, driving the major indexes out of their recent slump and buying a wide range of assets, including stocks, bonds, gold, Bitcoin, and crude oil. Wall Street is closely monitoring not only the Presidential elections, but also which party will dominate Congress, as any sweep could lead to …
Election Uncertainty Weighs On Markets Despite Bond Yield Plunge
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The early market movements were characterized by aimless meandering with a slightly positive bias, but ultimately, the major indexes ended the day in the red. This decline occurred despite a significant drop in bond yields, following a relentless rally that had pushed the 10-year yield above 4.3%. Today’s yield drop might indicate that traders are reducing …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For November 1, 2024
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. AMAZON AND INTEL LEAD MARKET REBOUND AMID DISAPPOINTING JOBS REPORT [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Amazon led today’s market rebound, surging over 6% thanks to its ad business and cloud services exceeding expectations. Intel also contributed significantly, jumping nearly 8% after surpassing forecasts and issuing strong guidance. These gains helped …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 10/31/2024
ETF Data updated through Thursday, October 31, 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. …
Inflation Concerns And Volatility Mark End Of October Trading
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes faced early declines as disappointing quarterly reports from two tech giants dampened any bullish sentiment. Microsoft’s shares fell over 5%, while Meta slipped 2.2% due to missed user growth expectations and a warning of significantly increased expenditures next year. Throughout the week, mega-cap earnings painted a mixed picture. Alphabet saw a nearly 3% …