Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rebound Continues Amid Upbeat Data, US-Iran Negotiations

Equities ended higher on Monday, continuing last week’s rebound from this year’s lows. The rebound came amid better-than-expected US data and optimism about progress in talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, market participants are awaiting US inflation figures for clues on future Fed policy decisions.  Last week, the US released upbeat economic data, including Read More…

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US Equities Face Volatility as Oil Shock and Iran Conflict Rattle Markets

US equities are entering a period of greater uncertainty amid rising tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices, with market valuations stretched. This makes investors cautious about a probable correction in the S&P 500. On March 9, Wall Street analysts said the conflict in Iran could push the market lower, especially if energy Read More…

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Tech Rebound Lifts US Equities as Investors Brace for Critical Data

US equities extended their rebound on Monday. Gains were led once again by beneficiaries of big tech and AI as investors looked past last week’s turbulence. They turned their focus to a heavy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 rose about 0.5% to 6,964.82, marking a second straight increase. The Dow Read More…

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Big Tech Lifts US Equities Despite Tariff Escalation and Policy Headwinds

US equities are slowly rising despite a lot of noise in the economy and politics. Tech stocks are helping to keep risk sentiment high, even as policy and tariff risks grow. On Monday, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose by about 0.4% to 0.6%. This kept the cautiously optimistic mood going into a week Read More…

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US Equities End Higher After Shaking Off Fed Investigation Jitters

US equities ended a chaotic day higher, despite renewed uncertainty from the Federal Reserve over politics and policy. Major indices closed at record levels after early losses related to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s investigation were reversed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.17% to 49,590, up 86 points. Nasdaq Composite up 0.26% to 23,733, Read More…

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US Equities Hold Near Record Highs as Energy Stocks Increase Appetite

US equities started the new week on a solid footing, following a strong rally during regular trading that sent major benchmarks to new highs, with stock futures barely changing on Monday night. Following Monday’s robust gains, futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq 100 also declined slightly, indicating Read More…