Stock markets declined yesterday as we approach the Fed’s two-day policy meeting, with a widely expected 25 basis-point interest rate cut. Despite the expected cut, investors are cautious about a potential “hawkish cut,” where Chair Jerome Powell might signal prudence or caution on the path for further easing in 2026. This uncertainty is tempering sentiment. […]
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FTSE 100, S&P 500The US market is in a “calm before the storm” scenario, with major indices near record highs but poised for volatility depending on the Fed’s decisions. The central focus is the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. The market has largely priced in an expected 25 basis point interest rate cut following
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FTSE 100, S&P 500The S&P 500 is trading just below all-time highs within a consolidation range as investors await a key inflation report, which is expected to shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. The major market driver for today is the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for October, the Fed’s preferred
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FTSE 100, Inflation, S&P 500US stock futures are slightly higher following a positive session on Tuesday, as risk appetite has returned to the markets. Expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week continue to be a primary driver, with markets pricing in a high probability (around 89%) of a 25 basis point reduction. Investors are keenly awaiting
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Today marks a shortened Black Friday trading session on US exchanges, opening at the usual 9:30 a.m. ET but closing early at 1:00 p.m. ET. With no major economic data releases or corporate earnings scheduled, expect light trading volume and potentially subdued volatility. This follows a holiday week where markets rebounded modestly mid-week on renewed
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Stock markets are rallying however, volatility lingers due to elevated AI/tech valuations, a recent government shutdown’s data delays (e.g., October CPI postponed to December 18), and rotation out of mega-caps into value sectors. The S&P 500 is down about 3% from its record high yet many well known names linked to AI are down 10%,
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Today marks the start of a shortened Thanksgiving trading week, with U.S. markets open for a full session on Monday but closing early at 1 p.m. ET on Friday (November 28) and fully closed on Thursday (November 27). After a volatile week that saw major indices post weekly losses—driven by concerns over AI valuations, Fed
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FTSE 100, S&P 500I have been saying Bitcoin’s decline was a warning to the stock market, I think I was right, stock markets are now at a critical turning point. Bitcoin was the first to turn down, the weakness in the S&P 500 continues, the FTSE 100 has already turned down. This time it looks like the FTSE
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Crypto, FTSE 100, S&P 500The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday record as the pound weakened after unemployment rose and wage growth slowed — this has boosted expectations that the Bank of England may cut interest rates. As a result the FTSE 100 is rallying faster than the S&P 500, given that the S&P should rally further (target 7000),
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FTSE 100, S&P 500, Stocks and SharesUS stock futures are pointing to a positive open today, driven primarily by growing optimism that the ongoing government shutdown—now the longest in history—could end soon, potentially alleviating economic uncertainty and news of the US government proposal to give $2000 tariff revenue dividends per person. This is like stimulating the economy, similar to what happen
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