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...
A closely-watched stock-market indicator is flashing a strong buy signal as more companies’ shares join the rally. The McClellan Summation Index, which tracks market breadth, has sharply increased, signaling more gains for the S&P 500 with near-perfect accuracy, according to Dean Christians, a senior research analyst at SentimenTrader. The McClellan...
The U.S. stock market continued its strong upward momentum on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching new all-time highs. According to DataTrek Research, the S&P 500 could hit 6,000 by 2024, a target that now seems realistic after the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates....
September is typically the worst month for U.S. stocks, but 2024 is breaking that pattern. Historically, September has earned a bad reputation on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 averaging a 1.2% loss, making it the weakest month of the year, according to Dow Jones Market Data. However, this year’s...
