Fiona Cincotta
Fiona Cincotta
Senior Market Analyst
Expertise: Macroeconomics, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Media
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S&P 500 Forecast: SPX jumps after a weaker NFP report & Apple results
US stocks are pointing to a stronger open after weaker than expected non-farm payroll report which has seen the market bring forward Fed rate cuts and after Apple's results. Apple announced a $110 million share buyback, the largest in US history. Attention turns to US services PMI data which is due to report shortly.
GBP/USD, Oil Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD inches higher ahead of the non-farm payroll report. Oil rises but is set for worst weekly loss in 3-month
Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises post-Fed, Apple reports after the close
US stocks are set to open higher as the market digests the latest Federal Reserve meeting and looks ahead to tomorrow's non-far payroll report. The Fed left rates on hold and calmed worries of a rate hike. However, Fed chair Powell also warned that rates would stay high for longer. Apple is due to report after the close amid concerns over iPhone sales and China.
EUR/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
EUR/USD is rising post-Fed on USD weakness. USD/JPY steadies after another suspected intervention.
Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ falls despite AMZN earnings & ahead of the Fed
US stocks are pointing to a lower start in cautious trade ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged as inflation rose across the first quarter and as the jobs market remains resilient. ADP payrolls were stronger than expected. Fed jitters are overshadowing results from Amazon, which beat forecasts.
GBP/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD falls ahead of the Fed. USD/JPY pair extends its rebound ahead of the Fed & after Japanese manufacturing PMI data.
S&P 500 Forecast: SPX falls & is on track to decline across April
Stocks are set to open lower and are set to fall across April, marking the first monthly decline since October. The selloff in stocks comes as the market frets over sticky inflation and the prospect of higher rates for longer. Today, the Fed kicks off its 2-day FOMC meeting and no change in rates is expected at the announcement tomorrow. Amazon will report after the close.
DAX, FTSE Forecast: Two trades to watch
DAX struggles despite signs of the economy improving. FTSE rises as HSBC impresses, China manufacturing expands.
Dow Jones Forecast: DJIA rises boosted by mega-caps
US stocks are set to open higher, adding to last week's gains as mega-caps remain in focus. Tesla is trading 14% higher pre-market on encouraging China news, and Apple is set to rise 2,5% on AI optimism. The US economic calendar is quiet today. Attention will be on Wednesday's FOMC decision and Friday's NFP report.
EUR/USD, FTSE Forecast: Two trades to watch
EUR/USD rises on USD weakness & ahead of German inflation data. FTSE 100 rises to fresh all-time highs.
Weekly equities forecast: Amazon, Apple & HSBC earnings previews
Earnings drove volatility last week and continue to roll in this week. Attention will be on Amazon, Apple and HSBC. Here we look at what to expect.