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3 July 2023
Week Ahead: Markets to Focus on FOMC Meeting Minutes and US Jobs Reports

As we kick off a new week, market watchers will focus on two key events: the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes and the US jobs reports. Both have the potential to influence market trends significantly …

30 June 2023
Dow Jones Rises as Banks Pass Stress Test and Upward GDP Revision Eases Recession Fears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced gains as major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s stress test, while an upward revision of the GDP provided relief against recession concerns. The 30-stock index surged by 0.8%, gaining 269.76 points to close at …

29 June 2023
Fed’s Monetary Policy Outlook Weighs on S&P 500, Nasdaq Shines in Tech Rally

The S&P 500 saw minimal movement on Wednesday as investors closely analyzed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks regarding future monetary policy. Powell emphasized the likelihood of more restrictive measures to combat inflation, including potential consecutive interest rate hikes. His …

28 June 2023
Tech Stocks Lead Dow Jones Rebound as First Half Nears Conclusion

In a much-needed boost for the market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded after a seven-day slump, as investors embraced tech stocks ahead of the end of the first half. The index gained 0.63%, or 212.03 points, closing at 33,926.74. …

27 June 2023
Nasdaq Slumps as Tech Stocks Retreat in Final Week of First Half

In the final week of the first half of the year, the Nasdaq Composite experienced a significant decline as investors sold off shares of technology companies that had performed well so far in 2023. The Nasdaq dropped by 1.16%, while …

26 June 2023
Week Ahead: Markets to Focus on Canada’s GDP and CPI and Australia’s CPI

This week, market participants prepare for important economic events such as the release of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI), in addition to Australia’s CPI. Traders are anticipated to keep a close watch on these critical …

23 June 2023
Tech Stocks Drive Nasdaq and S&P 500 Rebound Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 ended their three-day losing streaks on Thursday, propelled by renewed investor interest in tech stocks. The Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, surged by 0.95% to 13,630.61, while the S&P 500 rose 0.37% to 4,381.89, …

22 June 2023
Stocks Retreat as Investors Digest Powell’s Comments on Inflation

In a temporary halt to the recent market rally, stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday. Investor sentiment was influenced by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.30%, the S&P 500 declined by …

21 June 2023
Stocks Retreat as Market Rally Pauses, Investors Monitor Sentiment

Stocks experienced a decline on Tuesday, marking the first trading day of the week, as the market took a breather after a recent rally that had propelled it to levels not seen in over a year. The Dow Jones Industrial …

20 June 2023
Markets Close on Monday for Juneteenth Holiday Following Strong Week and Fed’s Rate Hike Decision

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the regular trading session was suspended on Monday, providing investors with a break after a positive week. Despite minor slips on Friday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite recorded their best weekly performances …