S&P 500 Recorded Its 2nd Best November Since 1980: Strategists See Bullish 6 Months Ahead
November 2023 saw the S&P 500 index rallying 8.9%. ETFs tracking the index also rallied, sparking optimism in the markets for bullish 6 months ahead.
Will November’s ‘Turkey Rally’ Set Stage For December’s ‘Santa Claus Rally’ For Stocks?
November's 8.9% surge in the S&P 500 Index snapped a three-month losing streak and may lead to a subdued December.
November Rally Lights Up Stock Market As Speculation Grows Over Potential Fed Rate Cuts: The Week In The Markets
The S&P 500 index rose 8.9% in Nov, tech stocks (Nasdaq 100) up 10.8%. Bond yields dropped; metal commodities thrived as the Fed hinted at rate cuts in 2024. VIX at pre-pandemic low; Berkshire Hathaway relying on 'buy & hold' thesis.
Fed Chair Powell Remains Cautious: ‘Premature’ To Declare Victory On Inflation, ‘Prepared To Tighten Policy Further’
Fed Chair Powell says it's premature to declare Fed's efforts as restrictive and is ready to adjust policies further if needed.
US Manufacturing Suffers 13-Month Contraction Streak In November, Falling Short of Forecasts
Manufacturing struggled in November 2023; ISM PMI remained in contractionary territory. New orders and production dipped, while prices rose.
This Month’s Top-Performing ETFs: Politics, Fed Rate Cut Hopes Ignited 30%-Plus Rally In These Two Funds
Explore the top-performing ETFs in November 2023 were over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid cooling inflation and dovish remarks.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip As Tech Underperforms, Oil Reacts to OPEC+: What’s Driving Markets Thursday?
Thursday’s trading session on Wall Street presents a mixed picture, characterized by notable fluctuations in major indices. While tech-heavy benchmarks like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 are experiencing declines, blue-chip stocks and small caps are treading the path of marginal gains.
Chilling 2024 S&P 500 Outlook: Why JPMorgan Analysts Project Nightmare Scenario For Stocks
JP Morgan is bearish on the US stock market in 2024, predicting an 8% drop. They point to rich valuations, aging cycle, restrictive monetary policy, geopolitical risks, and rising debt costs as factors that could contribute to the decline.
We Are Now At The ‘Soft Landing’: Economists, Markets React To Subdued PCE Inflation Data
The PCE inflation rate eased from 3.4% to 3% in Oct., returning to June 2023 levels. Traders expect a 77% likelihood of a rate cut by May 2024, with mixed market reactions.
Short Selling Rout: 92% Of ETF Shorts Were Unprofitable In The Last Month
Exchange traded funds most exposed to the equity market rally saw the biggest losses for short sellers.