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Wall Street gaps lower, ASX under pressure following Trump’s tariffs

It has been another turbulent start to the week for Wal Street and ASX 200 futures, as traders react to Trump's tariffs.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Forecast: Battle Lines Drawn as Trump Tariffs Hit

U.S. equity indices are up more than 3% YTD ahead of the Trump tariffs- resistance in view. Battle lines drawn on the SPX500, NDX and DJI weekly technical chart.

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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises post-Fed, big tech earnings in focus

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are heading higher after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and amid a post-earnings boost from mega-caps Meta and Tesla. Microsoft is falling after earnings. US GDP was weaker than forecast at 2.3% annualised.

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January 31, 2025 01:37 AM

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EURUSD, Nasdaq Analysis: ECB Rate Decision and AI Uncertainty

EURUSD, Nasdaq Analysis: The EURUSD pair hesitates below the 1.05 mark as the Federal Reserve holds rates with confidence, while the Nasdaq maintains its bullish rebound despite mixed earnings reports.

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January 30, 2025 05:40 PM
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Forecast for the Week Ahead: FOMC, Core PCE

Stocks continued to rally last week with another drive after President Trump’s inauguration. Now we get to hear from the Fed and then Friday brings an important piece of inflation data.

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Nasdaq 100 forecast: Tech stocks continue to thrive amid AI optimism

The Nasdaq 100 forecast remains bullish for now. Sentiment is positive mainly because the technology sector is continuing to remain the gift that keeps on giving. The latest wave of optimism has been fuelled by advancements in artificial intelligence and solid corporate earnings.

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January 24, 2025 12:00 AM
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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ jumps on Trump's AI investment plans

U.S. stocks are set for a positive opening as investors assess comments from President Trump on his plans for AI infrastructure and possible trade tariffs and digested more corporate earnings. The Nasdaq is soaring, outperforming its peers after Trump announced a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure. The project will see OpenAI team up with Oracle and Softbank in the Stargate project. Separately Netflix beat earnings forecasts and added 19 million new subscribers.

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January 23, 2025 12:57 AM
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Crude Oil, Nasdaq Analysis: Sanctions, Earnings, and AI

Crude Oil, Nasdaq Analysis: While oil’s future remains shaped by overproduction and sanction risks, Nasdaq’s trend reflects haven momentum, driven by the tech sector’s resilience and continuous advancements.

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January 22, 2025 09:00 PM
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Nasdaq, Russell 2000: Rates-Driven Rally or Bull Trap in Disguise?

Was last week’s Nasdaq and Russell 2000 rally driven by politics or something deeper in the rates market? Unpack the signals behind the big US stock market surge.

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January 20, 2025 01:31 PM

USDJPY, Nasdaq Analysis: Bull Trends in Question

USDJPY, Nasdaq Analysis: Both Nasdaq and USDJPY are clinging to the supporting trendlines of their primary uptrends, raising questions about the continuation of strong bullish trends or the possibility of steep bearish corrections. What's next with the upcoming earnings and BOJ meeting?

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January 17, 2025 09:00 PM
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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ falls after NFP smashed forecasts

U.S. stocks are set to open lower after the US non-farm payroll report smashed forecasts, dampening expectations for Fed rate cuts. 256k jobs were added in December, well ahead of the 164k forecast. The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%. The market has lowered rate cut expectations and pushed back the first cut to October.

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January 11, 2025 01:44 AM
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Nasdaq 100 analysis: Stocks at crossroads ahead of NFP

With not much in the way of macro factors to watch until the nonfarm payrolls report is released, I will provide some in-depth technical Nasdaq 100 analysis first before looking at some macro influences that could shape the markets in the weeks and months ahead.

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January 10, 2025 03:00 AM

USDJPY, Nasdaq Forecast: Rate Hold Expectations Pressure Markets

USDJPY, Nasdaq Forecast: The Japanese Yen is back at BOJ intervention risk levels, and the Nasdaq is struggling below the 22,000-threshold with a more hawkish-than-expected Fed tone. Non-farm payrolls, earnings, and inflation metrics are the next key events likely to shift the market tone.

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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises ahead of data & on Nvidia superchip news

U.S. stocks are heading for a positive open as investors await economic data and further insight into the incoming Trump administration's policies. US jolts job openings and ISM services PMI data are due later in the session. Signs of ongoing resilience within the economy could further dampen Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Separately, Nvidia is set to open higher after new products were unveiled, including an AI superchip.

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January 8, 2025 01:19 AM
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Nasdaq Bounce or Break? 21340 Becomes the Battleground

Nasdaq futures are wobbling after the Fed’s hawkish cut, but 21340 is holding firm—for now. Will this level anchor a rebound, or are deeper losses lurking just below?

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December 19, 2024 12:37 PM
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Nasdaq’s record high scoffs at Dow’s worst run in 12 years, ASX follows

Wall Street indices are just not on the same page at the moment, with the Nasdaq hitting a record high, while the S&P 500 trading sideways and the Dow chalks up its worst daily bearish streak in 12 years. And that's not good for the ASX.

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USDJPY, Dow, Nasdaq Analysis: Heated Highs Ahead of US CPI

USDJPY, Dow, Nasdaq Analysis: With forecasts pointing to an uptick in US inflation rates and overbought conditions in US indices, a critical wave of volatility is anticipated ahead of the holidays.

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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ muted after jobs data

U.S. stocks are set for a muted opening as investors digest the latest jobs data and prepare for tomorrow's nonfarm payroll report. Yesterday, the S&P 500, the NASDAQ 100, and the Dow Jones booked record closing highs thanks to a surging technology sector and after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell highlighted the strength of the US economy.

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December 6, 2024 01:53 AM
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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises ahead of Fed Chair Powell's speech

U.S. stocks are pushing higher, with the NASDAQ 100 and the S&P 500 adding to yesterday’s record-high close ahead of comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investors are brushing off geopolitical risks, and attention is on a slew of US economic data; ADP payrolls were weaker than forecast, and ISM services PMI, as well as factory orders, are due to be released shortly. The data, along with Fed Chair Powell could give further insight into the future path for rates.

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December 5, 2024 01:31 AM
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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises ahead of a data-heavy week

U.S. stocks are heading for a modestly strong start to December after posting solid gains in the previous month. The mood is cautiously upbeat as traders return from the extended Thanksgiving weekend break, despite more trade tariifs threats from Trump over the weekend. This week is a busy week for economic data, with Friday's NFP a kay focus ahead of the December Fed meeting.

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December 3, 2024 01:05 AM
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Nasdaq 100 Analysis: Can the Bullish Momentum Continue?

Despite the current gains, a correction may be necessary before the market can sustain a significant upward trajectory, but so far, the technical Nasdaq 100 analysis is still bullish and we haven’t seen a reversal stick.

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November 29, 2024 01:50 AM
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EURUSD, Nasdaq Forecast: Inflation Data and Holiday Volatility

EURUSD, Nasdaq Forecast: Eurozone inflation data is in focus as EURUSD hovers near two-year lows. Meanwhile, irregular market volatility surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year is poised to dominate headlines, alongside key US economic data and Federal Reserve rate expectations in early December.

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November 28, 2024 07:48 PM
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EURUSD, Nasdaq Outlook: EURUSD Faces Parity Risk and Nasdaq Eyes another Bull Run

EURUSD and Nasdaq Outlook: As the DXY edges closer to breaking 2023 highs, bearish risks loom large for EURUSD. Meanwhile, NVDIA earnings are boosting long-term bullish potential for the Nasdaq following the Trump rally.

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November 22, 2024 07:13 PM