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Dow theory put to the test as DJIA breakout leads S&P 500, Nasdaq 100
The Dow Jones (DJIA) closed to a record high after the latest FOMC meeting. Will this pave the way for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to follow suit?
DAX Analysis: Stocks fall as risk off tone continues
After Monday’s positive close, the “risk off” trade returned Tuesday as European stocks and US futures slid. The Italian stock markets fell more than 2.5% to lead Europe lower. We saw noticeable falls for the Germany DAX and other leading indices in the region. The risk-off tone kept the dollar underpinned, which weighed down on the commodities like copper, gold and oil.
Russell 2000 Index: definition, constituents and returns
The Russell 2000 Index is commonly used as a bellwether of the US economy as it measures a larger portion of public companies than other indices. Discover everything you need to know about the Russell 2000.
Nasdaq 100 Outlook: NVIDIA to book biggest quarterly gain in two decades
The Nasdaq 100 is testing 7-month highs and NVIDIA is set to book its biggest quarterly gain since 2001.
The Nasdaq 100 outlook is underpinned by just seven companies
Just seven companies make up over half of the Nasdaq 100.
Stocks off lows after dollar, yields collapsed
When bond markets move, investors in other markets always take notice
S&P on the edge after Powell-inspired drop
Fed Chair sent everything plunging on Tuesday after warning that the central bank could ramp up the pace of rate hikes and could keep a tight policy in place for longer
S&P’s short squeeze bounce could fade again
I remain doubtful that the markets have bottomed just yet.
EU markets ease on mixed European PMIs
There were some downside surprises with French and UK services, and German manufacturing, all disappointing expectations
Index in Focus: Nikkei 225 Index
Will the BoJ act when it meets on Wednesday? Traders aren’t taking any chances and are selling the Nikkei 225 ahead of any surprises.
Index in Focus: China A50
The markets seem to be willing to look past the bout of Covid raging through China at the moment. As a result, traders see an opportunity to buy stocks.
Dow hits key level as stocks extend rally
Investors have now digested those hawkish central bank meetings, but what's next?
S&P digesting market’s (over)reaction to Powell speech
Perhaps the markets were not expecting the Fed Chair to explicitly imply that the FOMC will indeed hike by 50bps in December
DAX: China concerns hurt sentiment
More strict mobility curbs were implemented over the weekend
Growth concerns replace inflation woes
…But stock markets keep on rising for now.
Eurozone stocks turn lower as PMIs remain in contraction
Economic activity remains rooted deeply in negative territory, due to the soaring cost of living, rising interest rates and elevated levels of uncertainty.
Indices recover ‘China gap’ but selling could resume
DAX testing 200-day moving average
Index in Focus: NASDAQ 100?
Is it do-or-die time for the NASDAQ 100?
Index in Focus: NASDAQ 100?
Is it do-or-die time for the NASDAQ 100?
DAX: Was that it for stock market recovery?
Weakness comes after what had otherwise been a rather positive start to the new week and quarter...
DAX: Was that it for stock market recovery?
Weakness comes after what had otherwise been a rather positive start to the new week and quarter...
What’s driving markets higher?
The key question for investors in any of these markets is whether the moves will last.
What’s driving markets higher?
The key question for investors in any of these markets is whether the moves will last.