Market Analysis

16 October 2023

Week Ahead: Markets to Focus on US Retail Sales and CPI for New Zealand, UK, and Canada

Traders should keep a close eye on US retail sales and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reports from New Zealand, Canada, and the UK this week, as these updates could have a substantial influence on the market. Exercise caution and …

13 October 2023

Stocks Dip Amid Inflation Fears and Surging Treasury Yields, Dollar Rallies on Strong US Economic Data

On Thursday, the stock market faced a decline driven by concerns over rising Treasury yields and persistent US inflation, marking the end of a four-day winning streak for major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.51%, while the S&P …

12 October 2023

Mixed Sentiment in Stock and Currency Markets Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Concerns

Major stock indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite, saw modest gains as investors awaited U.S. consumer inflation figures and monitored Treasury yields’ retreat. The market was also influenced by expectations of the consumer price …

11 October 2023

US Stocks Rise on Easing Bond Yields Amid Geopolitical Tensions

On Tuesday, U.S. stocks surged with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.40%, the S&P 500 rising 0.52%, and the Nasdaq Composite adding 0.58%. This upward trend was fueled by a significant drop in Treasury yields, down 13 basis points …

10 October 2023

Stock Market Recovers Amid Geopolitical Tensions as Investors Monitor Israel-Hamas Conflict

On Monday, the stock market rebounded, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing 0.59% higher and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also showing gains despite earlier uncertainties tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The conflict, along with concerns about inflation …

9 October 2023

Week Ahead: All Eyes on US PPI and US CPI

Several significant market developments are expected to impact the financial markets this week. In particular, we await the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI). Given the potential impact of these announcements, we strongly …

6 October 2023

Market Wavers as Job Data Looms; Dollar Faces Correction Amid Surging Treasury Yields

During cautious investor sentiment and rising concerns about surging Treasury yields, the stock market saw a minor dip as job market data loomed on the horizon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed slightly lower, while consumer staples companies faced substantial …

5 October 2023

Dow Jones Rebounds as Treasury Yields Retreat, Markets Await Jobs Report

On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended a three-day losing streak as Treasury yields pulled back from multiyear highs. The Dow gained 0.39%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also showed positive performances. Notable sector performances included the consumer …

4 October 2023

Stock Markets Plunge as Treasury Yields Soar, Raising Recession Concerns

On Tuesday, stock markets faced a significant downturn due to surging Treasury yields, reaching levels not seen since 2007. This spike in yields raised worries about potential recession and housing market impacts, leading the Dow Jones Industrial Average to experience …

3 October 2023

US Stock Market Sees Mixed Performance Amidst Government Shutdown Concerns and Rising Bond Yields

In Monday’s stock market update, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 0.22%, while the S&P 500 made marginal gains and the Nasdaq Composite continued its winning streak. Notably, the small-cap Russell 2000 turned negative for the first time in …