Fiona Cincotta
Fiona Cincotta
Senior Market Analyst
Expertise: Macroeconomics, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Media
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S&P500 Forecast: SPX muted as trade worries ease & ahead of Amazon earnings
US stocks enter a muted open as investors' focus shifts back to earnings and US data as trade war fears subside. US jobless claims and Challenger job cuts were higher than expected ahead of tomorrow's non-farm payroll report. Amazon will report after the close and attention will be squarely on the cloud business and AI after Alphabet and Microsoft disappointed.
FTSE 100, EUR/USD Forecast: Two trades to watch
FTSE 100 rises to record levels ahead of the BoE rate decision. EUR/USD falls ahead of retail sales, US jobless claims.
S&P500 Forecast: SPX falls as Alphabet disappoints & trade concerns weigh
US stocks point to a weaker open on Wednesday as traders digest a slew of corporate earnings as well as ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. Alphabet is falling 7% pre-market after revenue missed forecast, the cloud computer revenue growth slowed, and worries over plans for huge capital expenditure, despite DeepSeek's cheaper AI model.
GBP/USD, DAX Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD claws higher ahead of US data. DAX falls on tariff worries & with PMI data in focus.
Nasdaq100 Forecast: QQQ subdued with trade tariffs & Alphabet earnings in focus
US stocks point to a subdued open as investors remain cautious about fears of a US-China trade war. However, tech earnings offer some distraction. Alphabet is due to report after the close, with EPS of $2.12 expected on revenue of $96.6 billion.
EUR/USD, FTSE Forecast: Two trades to watch
FTSE falls as Trump’s tariff rollercoaster continues. EUR/USD struggles below 1.03 with trade tariffs in focus.
S&P500 Forecast: SPX slumps as Trump trade tariffs fuel trade-war fears
US stocks are set to open lower after President Trump unveiled tariffs against key trading partners over the weekend, fueling fears of a full-on trade war. The tariffs will take effect on Tuesday and include 25% duties on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. The measures could increase inflationary pressures, giving the Fed less room to cut rates.
DAX, Oil Forecast: Two trades to watch
DAX slumps on trade tariff worries, EZ CPI rises. Oil jumps after Trump announces trade tariffs on Canada & Mexico & ahead of the OPEC meeting
Equities weekly earnings forecast: Alphabet, Amazon & Disney
This week sees earnings from more US tech firms, including Alphabet, Amazon, and Disney.
S&P500 Forecast: SPX rises after in line inflation & Apple earnings
US stock markets are heading higher after the Fed's preferred gauge for inflation brought no nasty surprises and remained muted in December, supporting further reductions in interest rates. Apple beat forecasts on the top and bottom line, helping the share price jump by 4% pre-open.
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.