As third-quarter earnings season begins, Goldman Sachs has once again raised its target for the S&P 500. Led by David Kostin, the Goldman Sachs team has now increased its forecast for the S&P 500 to 6,000 in the next three months, up from the previous estimate of 5,600. Looking further...
Stock market often experience a downturn in the three months following a presidential inauguration. No matter who wins the U.S. presidential election, the stock market tends to face challenges after Inauguration Day in January. Since the creation of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in 1896, one of its weakest...
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF saw a strong surge in the third quarter, fueled by growing investor optimism that the Federal Reserve could successfully achieve a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy. By the end of September, many investors appeared more confident that the Fed could lower inflation without triggering...
Strategists Suggest Industrial Metals, Materials, and International Stock market as Top Plays for China’s Rally Global stock market capitalization is on track to surpass its highest level in three years, driven by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts and China’s latest economic stimulus efforts. Bank of America, citing data from...
Investors are increasingly jittery about economic data, even reports that once flew under the radar. As the Federal Reserve works to lower interest rates and guide the economy toward a soft landing, market reactions have become more pronounced. While crucial reports like monthly job numbers still draw attention, even routine...
This raises concerns about how much longer the rally can maintain its current momentum. The S&P 500 is nearing a rare milestone: a 20% or greater rise in two consecutive calendar years. As of Tuesday’s close, the index had crossed the 20% year-to-date mark, hitting its 41st record high of...
