On Monday, U.S. stock futures struggled to find firm footing as investors anticipated a busy economic week, highlighted by upcoming events such as the release of consumer prices and the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year. A glimpse into stock-index futures activity reveals: In Friday’s trading, the Dow industrials...
For the second year in a row, U.S. Treasurys have played a pivotal role, acting like a wrecking ball with significant fluctuations in yields shaping the trajectory of the stock market and other assets. As the year concludes, the market appears more stable, driven by renewed buying interest that has...
Analysts at Ned Davis Research issued a prudent warning on Wednesday, advising buoyant stock-market enthusiasts to temper their expectations of a “Santa Claus rally.” The indicators measuring bullish sentiment have surged into the “excessive” zone, a potential signal that runs parallel to the historical trend of a lackluster performance in...
After a strong rally in November, the stock market experienced a pullback on Monday, setting a cautious tone ahead of the crucial monthly jobs report. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) declined by 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped by 0.1%, around 40 points. Leading the downturn, the Nasdaq...
An assault on a U.S. warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea is sparking concerns among investors regarding a potential escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict. This development adds complexity to the recently optimistic outlook for the U.S. stock rally, which achieved a new closing high for the year just...
During November, there was a substantial rise in the Dow and S&P 500 of around 9%, while the Nasdaq saw an impressive surge of 10.7%. This increase can be partly credited to the notable decline in bond yields observed in recent weeks. Nevertheless, the 10-year Treasury yield saw a notable...
