Fiona Cincotta
Fiona Cincotta
Senior Market Analyst
Expertise: Macroeconomics, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Media
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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.
DAX, GBP/USD Forecast: Two trades to watch
DAX reaches record highs ahead of ECB rate decision. GBP/USD holds steady around 1.2450 post-Fed & ahead of US data
S&P500 Forecast: SPX muted ahead of Fed rate decision & big tech earnings
US stocks are heading for a mixed start. They steadied following the sharp selloff at the start of the week, inspired by the cheaper DeepSeek AI model. Attention is on the Federal Reserve rate decision, where policymakers are expected to leave rates unchanged and could adopt a cautious stance. Mega-cap tech earnings kick off, with Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla set to release after the close.
DAX, GBP/USD Forecast: Two trades to watch
DAX rises as tech jitters calm & attention turns to the ECB rate decision. GBP/USD edges higher ahead of the FOMC rate decision.
EUR/USD, FTSE 100 Forecast: Two trades to watch
EUR/USD falls on renewed trade tariff fears. FTSE rises, shrugging off tech rout
Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ tumbles as DeepSeek sparks a $1 trillion tech rout
The U.S. is set for a steeply lower open, with tech stocks leading the charge lower as Chinese startup DeepSeek triggers a $1 trillion tech selloff. AI darling Nvidia is on track for its steepest decline in history. Separately, the US and Colombia pull back from the brink of a trade war.
Dow Jones Forecast: DJIA steadies after a solid Trump-inspired rally
U.S. stocks point to a modestly lower start after the S&P 500 scored its first record high of 2025 yesterday at 6118. The S&P 500 is now up 4% this year, while the Dow Jones has rallied 4.75% in 2025. The Nasdaq has booked gains of 3.85%. Trump's softer stance towards China and calls for a rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
S&P 500 Forecast: SPX inches lower ahead of Trump's WEF speech
U.S. stocks are trading mixed, with the S&P 500 hovering around all-time highs in a cautious mood ahead of Trump's speech later today. Corporate earnings and economic data will also be in focus. Trump is due to speak at the World Economic Forum at 11 am ET and could provide more clues into policy measures.
DAX, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
DAX steadies around a record high. USD/JPY is muted ahead of Trump's speech & BoJ rate decision.