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4 December 2023

Week Ahead: Markets to Focus on US Jobs Report and Rate Statements from RBA and BOC

Various events are set to impact the markets this week, most notably the rate decisions of major central banks including the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Canada. Traders are advised to exercise caution and stay informed about …

1 December 2023

Dow Hits Yearly High, Tech Surges, and Dollar Rebounds – Impact on Federal Reserve’s Policy Shift

November witnessed robust stock market rallies with the Dow Jones surging to a new yearly high, marking an 8.9% gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also experienced significant growth. Cooling inflation figures hinted at a potential shift in the …

30 November 2023

U.S. Futures Signal Positive Closure, Salesforce and Snowflake Surge, Fed Rate Cut Speculations Dominate Forex Trends

As November draws to a close, U.S. stock futures indicate a favorable end to the month for major indexes, propelled by surges in Salesforce and Snowflake following stellar earnings. Despite marginal movements in the Dow and S&P 500, both remain …

29 November 2023

Fed’s Dovish Shift Boosts Stock Market: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs | Currency Market Reacts to Rate Cut Speculations

Amidst optimistic Federal Reserve comments signaling a possible pause in interest rate hikes, the stock market continued its climb, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closing at record highs. Notable contributors included Boeing, Nike, and Walmart, while Newmont …

28 November 2023

Stocks Pause After Strong Rally, Cyber Monday Boosts E-commerce; Fed Concerns Rise Amid Consumer Spending Woes

Stocks took a breather after a robust four-week surge as major indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite, dipped slightly. Cyber Monday witnessed rises in e-commerce stocks like Amazon and Shopify while “buy now, pay …

27 November 2023

Week Ahead: Markets to Focus on RBNZ Rate Statement and US Core PCE Price Index

Several key factors are expected to impact the financial markets this week, including the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Rate Statement and the US Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index. Given the potential for significant market movements, we advise …

24 November 2023

US Thanksgiving Holiday: European Stocks Rise, Oil & Gas Surge, Travel Stocks Decline

European stocks showed a cautious upward trend as the US markets remained closed, with the Stoxx 600 index edging up by 0.3%. Despite oil price falls from the postponed OPEC meeting, oil and gas stocks surged while travel stocks faced …

23 November 2023

Stocks Surge as Treasury Yields Drop; Dollar Strengthens Amid Global Economic Indicators

The stock market witnessed a surge in major indices, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all marking notable gains, signaling a widening positive trend across the market. However, the energy sector faced a slight decline due to OPEC’s …

22 November 2023

Fed’s Firm Stand on Rates Spurs Market Decline

The Federal Reserve’s indication of maintaining high-interest rates led to a stock market dip, impacting indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. This stance affected sectors including housing, reflected in the lowest existing home sales since 2010, …

21 November 2023

Tech Giants Propel Stock Market Surge as Investors Eye Thanksgiving Closure and Fed Minutes

The stock market rallied as tech giants Microsoft and Nvidia drove significant gains, marking record highs amidst former OpenAI chief Sam Altman’s move to lead a new AI research team at Microsoft and Nvidia’s imminent earnings report. With the Dow …