Throughout the first quarter, more stocks participated in the market rally, offsetting some of the weakness observed in Big Tech. Analysts anticipate this trend to persist. Individual stocks contributed to the strength of the S&P 500 index, dispelling concerns about narrow market gains. Recent data shows that the number of...
The recent surge in the Vix likely reflects its tendency to revert to its mean, rather than indicating an impending market downturn, as suggested by a portfolio manager. In a departure from the norm, both the S&P 500 and the Cboe Volatility Index, commonly known as the Vix, have experienced...
The imminent release of the February personal-consumption expenditures index carries substantial weight for investors, potentially molding expectations regarding future rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve. However, this pivotal data unveiling coincides with the Good Friday holiday, rendering financial markets closed for the day. While U.S. stock exchanges will be inactive...
The Treasury market will close early on Thursday, March 28, in anticipation of the Good Friday holiday when the U.S. stock market will also be closed. Trading in the $27 trillion Treasury market will conclude at 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday. Despite a brief slowdown earlier in the week, stocks...
A group of investment strategists at Piper Sandler has outlined the usual triggers behind stock-market corrections, pinpointing three main factors: rising unemployment, increasing bond yields, or unforeseen global shocks. Despite the S&P 500’s recent surge of nearly 30% over five months, even optimistic market analysts are considering the possibility of...
Today, I aim to delve into an educational discussion centered on price action. Understanding price action is pivotal for foreseeing the type of trading day ahead and making well-informed decisions, regardless of whether you’re trading the E-mini S&P, Dow, Nasdaq, currencies like the Euro or Australian Dollar, or commodities like...
