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Dow theory put to the test as DJIA breakout leads S&P 500, Nasdaq 100

The Dow Jones (DJIA) closed to a record high after the latest FOMC meeting. Will this pave the way for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to follow suit?

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DAX Analysis: Stocks fall as risk off tone continues

After Monday’s positive close, the “risk off” trade returned Tuesday as European stocks and US futures slid. The Italian stock markets fell more than 2.5% to lead Europe lower. We saw noticeable falls for the Germany DAX and other leading indices in the region. The risk-off tone kept the dollar underpinned, which weighed down on the commodities like copper, gold and oil.

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August 8, 2023 01:00 PM
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Russell 2000 Index: definition, constituents and returns

The Russell 2000 Index is commonly used as a bellwether of the US economy as it measures a larger portion of public companies than other indices. Discover everything you need to know about the Russell 2000.

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Nasdaq 100 Outlook: NVIDIA to book biggest quarterly gain in two decades

The Nasdaq 100 is testing 7-month highs and NVIDIA is set to book its biggest quarterly gain since 2001.

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Stocks off lows after dollar, yields collapsed

When bond markets move, investors in other markets always take notice

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S&P on the edge after Powell-inspired drop

Fed Chair sent everything plunging on Tuesday after warning that the central bank could ramp up the pace of rate hikes and could keep a tight policy in place for longer

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S&P’s short squeeze bounce could fade again

I remain doubtful that the markets have bottomed just yet.

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EU markets ease on mixed European PMIs

There were some downside surprises with French and UK services, and German manufacturing, all disappointing expectations

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Index in Focus: Nikkei 225 Index

Will the BoJ act when it meets on Wednesday? Traders aren’t taking any chances and are selling the Nikkei 225 ahead of any surprises.

January 13, 2023 04:11 PM
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Index in Focus: China A50

The markets seem to be willing to look past the bout of Covid raging through China at the moment. As a result, traders see an opportunity to buy stocks.

January 5, 2023 08:14 PM
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Dow hits key level as stocks extend rally

Investors have now digested those hawkish central bank meetings, but what's next?

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S&P digesting market’s (over)reaction to Powell speech

Perhaps the markets were not expecting the Fed Chair to explicitly imply that the FOMC will indeed hike by 50bps in December

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December 1, 2022 11:47 AM
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DAX: China concerns hurt sentiment

More strict mobility curbs were implemented over the weekend

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November 28, 2022 12:00 PM
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Growth concerns replace inflation woes

…But stock markets keep on rising for now.

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Eurozone stocks turn lower as PMIs remain in contraction

Economic activity remains rooted deeply in negative territory, due to the soaring cost of living, rising interest rates and elevated levels of uncertainty.

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Index in Focus: NASDAQ 100?

Is it do-or-die time for the NASDAQ 100?

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Index in Focus: NASDAQ 100?

Is it do-or-die time for the NASDAQ 100?

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DAX: Was that it for stock market recovery?

Weakness comes after what had otherwise been a rather positive start to the new week and quarter...

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October 5, 2022 12:53 PM
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DAX: Was that it for stock market recovery?

Weakness comes after what had otherwise been a rather positive start to the new week and quarter...

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October 5, 2022 12:53 PM
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What’s driving markets higher?

The key question for investors in any of these markets is whether the moves will last.

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October 4, 2022 10:51 AM
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What’s driving markets higher?

The key question for investors in any of these markets is whether the moves will last.

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October 4, 2022 10:51 AM