Equities ended down on Monday as Treasury yields rose due to geopolitical tensions and upbeat US data. However, they had rallied earlier in the session due to positive earnings reports from financial institutions. Tensions in the Middle East after Iran’s attack on Israel sent US yields up as investors scrambled for safety. There are worries Read More…
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Equities Close Slightly Lower as Investors Await US Economic Data
Equities fluctuated on Monday but closed slightly down as investors waited on the sidelines for more high-impact economic releases from the US. Additionally, they awaited more policy clues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell in his testimony before Congress on Wednesday. Notably, the S&P 500 reached temporary highs during the session, propelled by rallies in stocks Read More…
Equities Soar as Megacap Earnings Take Center Stage
On Monday, US equities surged as investors anticipated a week packed with mega-cap earnings, economic data, and the Fed’s monetary policy meeting. All three major US stock indexes moved higher. The Nasdaq, focused on tech stocks, led with the most significant percentage gain. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 set another record closing high. Ryan Detrick, Chief Read More…
Equities Rally as S&P 500 Hits Another Record High
On Monday, equities rallied as the S&P 500 set another record high, driven by gains in tech stocks. Meanwhile, investors awaited corporate reports for insights into this year’s profit outlook. Additionally, on Friday, the S&P 500 confirmed its bull market status since its low on October 12. Top tech companies like Microsoft and Apple will Read More…
Equities Close Strong at Yearly Highs, Eyes on Inflation and Fed Meeting
On Monday, US equities gained modestly and closed at new yearly highs. This occurred ahead of key market events this week, including inflation readings and the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. These events will strongly affect investors’ expectations of interest rates. Many market watchers now believe the central bank has completed its interest rate hike cycle Read More…
Equities Ended Mixed as Employment Data Set the Stage for Fed Rate Cuts
Equities closed mixed on Tuesday after the US reported a big drop in job vacancies. As a result, investors increased their bets on a Fed rate cut in March. Job vacancies in the US have fallen to their lowest level since early 2021. US job openings (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) On Tuesday, the Labor Read More…