The US stock market is poised for a rebound following a sharp decline in the S&P 500 on Thursday, which pulled the index back toward its 20-day moving average. Pre-market futures signal optimism, with S&P contracts up approximately 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures advancing 1.2%, largely buoyed by robust earnings from tech giants Amazon and […]
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FTSE 100, S&P 500, Stocks and SharesMarkets have rallied to all-time highs but the rally is running out of steam. Investors are becoming cautious following a mixed close yesterday and positive developments from the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and U.S.-China trade talks. While Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments tempered expectations for a December rate cut, perceived progress in the
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FTSE 100, S&P 500, Stocks and SharesEquity markets continue to make new highs, with momentum driven by AI optimism, record highs in major indices, and anticipation of both Federal Reserve rate action and key tech earnings releases today. Today is a pivotal day for markets, with two major catalysts, Fed decision and Big tech earnings. The FOMC is widely expected to
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FTSE 100, S&P 500, Stocks and SharesMarkets closed lower yesterday, with the S&P 500 off 0.5%, driven by weak guidance from semiconductor firms like Texas Instruments and a post-earnings slump in Netflix. Tesla’s shares fell sharply in after-hours trading yesterday after the EV giant reported earnings that missed estimates, despite revenue growth, adding pressure on tech-heavy indices. The reaction underscores how
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S&P 500, Stocks and SharesThe S&P 500 is still near its all-time high, the FTSE is well below its all-time high, Bitcoin has turned down and gold is in a raging bull market. Gold and Bitcoin are driven by similar factors yet their prices are diverging. Bitcoin is sensitive to the S&P 500 movements, they tend to move together
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FTSE 100, Gold, S&P 500The S&P 500 surged 1.07% to close near the all-time high, optimism is growing after President Trump’s comments that “high tariffs on China are unsustainable,” with in-person talks slated for late October ahead of the APEC summit (Oct 31–Nov 1). This has eased fears from earlier escalations, supporting a rebound in tech and export-heavy stocks
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Crypto, FTSE 100, S&P 500U.S.–China trade tensions flared again on Friday. The U.S. has threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods in response to new export controls, and China has responded with countermeasures. That escalation spooked global markets, the Dow dropped nearly 900 points and the Nasdaq fell over 3.5%, wiping out about $2 trillion in market value. But today
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Crypto, FTSE 100, Gold, S&P 500Futures are pointing to modest gains amid anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s September meeting minutes (FOMC) release expected at 7pm. However, ongoing economic uncertainties from a prolonged government shutdown and sticky inflation are tempering enthusiasm, potentially leading to volatility as traders digest fresh Fed insights. This FOMC statement could highlight internal divisions on the pace
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Dollar, FTSE 100, Gold, S&P 500Broader sentiment remains bullish, with the S&P making new all-time high underscoring resilience. AI-driven momentum, highlighted by AMD’s multibillion-dollar OpenAI partnership (boosting AMD +23.7%), has broadened participation beyond mega-caps, lifting small-caps (Russell 2000 closed above 2,500 for the first time). Yet, technical and fundamentals indicators warn of a potential shakeout amid overbought conditions. The rally
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Stocks are likely to open flat or slightly higher, with reduced volatility as investors assess the government shutdown’s impact and await clarity on economic data. Technology and AI stocks may continue to lead, but energy stocks could face headwinds. Investors are advised to remain diversified and cautious, as October’s historical volatility and upcoming earnings season
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