Analysts are cautioning that the recent rise in the Vix, along with heightened interest in bearish options, suggests potential weakness ahead for stocks. Following a tranquil period of five months, the stock market’s upward momentum encountered a disruption last week as the Vix, commonly referred to as the “fear gauge,”...
Wells Fargo has revised its forecast for the S&P 500 stock index, citing several factors bolstering positive sentiment in the market. They have increased their year-end target for the index to 5,535 points, up from 4,625, suggesting a potential additional gain of over 6% from current levels. Analysts at Wells...
Concerns over a potential retaliatory strike from Iran on Israel were a factor in the drop in stock prices for the week. Throughout most of the previous year, investors showed little to no concern about geopolitical risks. When we reached Thursday afternoon in New York, analysts at Bespoke Investment Group...
One trader suggests that runaway inflation isn’t looming, but instead, there’s a risk of asset prices spiraling out of control. With the latest strong official jobs report for March now available, traders are bracing for five more months of stagnant consumer-price index (CPI) reports, expected to hover between 3.2% and...
Greetings, fellow traders! Today, let’s dive into the thrilling realm of trade analysis with the latest tool on the TradingView charting platform – the Roadmap Software. This cutting-edge addition integrates features such as targets and stops directly into the software, transforming how traders navigate the markets. However, before we embark...
Equities might encounter obstacles if data dampens hopes for a June rate cut, according to a strategist’s warning. With Friday marking the release of the jobs report, there’s heightened anticipation in the stock market, which has seen a downturn this week as investors gauge the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate...
