With the opening of U.S. stock markets just two hours away, Logitech International S.A. (LOGI) made an impressive pre-market jump, surging by 9.4%. Simultaneously, RTX Corp. (RTX) followed suit with an 8.6% pre-market gain. The morning also saw strong performances from Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP), Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN), and...
The recent surge in U.S. government bond yields, pushing the 10-year Treasury rate to nearly 5%, a level not witnessed in 16 years, has created a challenging environment for investors in the stock market. The 10-year Treasury yield, represented by BX:TMUBMUSD10Y, reached its highest point since 2007, nearly touching the...
The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, is widely recognized as a fear indicator for the market and is currently emitting an unusual signal that hints at a possible downturn in stocks. This situation reflects heightened concerns about the stock market’s trajectory, influenced by worries about a looming recession, turbulent bond...
This year, the renowned 60:40 portfolio is outperforming last year’s performance, living up to expectations. This classic allocation, commonly favored by retirees and those nearing retirement, divides investments with 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. While it faced a challenging year in 2022, experiencing one of its worst calendar-year...
On Friday, U.S. stock index futures suggested a challenging day ahead for Wall Street, as investors grappled with the impact of rising bond yields and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Additionally, investors were carefully considering remarks made on Thursday by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Here’s the current market situation: In the...
On Wednesday, there was a continuation of the upward trajectory in Treasury yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 4.9% for the first time since 2007. This surge in yields had a corresponding impact on stock markets, causing a decline in their value. Historical data suggests that as we approach...
