Tag Archives: Indices

Key points: The dollar hovered close to an eight-week low on Friday, with market participants keenly awaiting the U.S. jobs report. This report is expected to provide important clues on the timing of potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The euro retained its overnight gains after the European Central Bank (ECB) reduced rates in aContinue Reading

Key points: On Wednesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes soared to record closing highs, spurred by technology stocks. Economic data hinting at Federal Reserve easing measures provided additional momentum to the market. Picture: Bullish bias above 5338.00 for S&P500. Download the VT Markets app. Technology stocks led the charge, with the S5INFT sector seeingContinue Reading

Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as profit-taking set in after Japanese equities rebounded close to the 39,000-point mark the previous day. The Nikkei declined 0.45% to 38,749.25, while the broader Topix was down 0.46% at 2785.22. Picture: Nikkei 225 seen trading at 38851.15 on the VT Markets app. Traders capture profitsContinue Reading

Key points:  This article is a follow-up to: PCE data to play integral role in Fed rate decisions  The markets breathed a sigh of relief as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index showed a year-over-year increase of 2.7% in April. This print alleviated investor concerns over uncontrollable inflation and strengthened expectations for potential interest rateContinue Reading

Key points: The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. This decision has been highly anticipated by market participants who are now focusing on the potential timing for the next cut, which is predicted to occur either on September 12th or more likely on October 17th.Continue Reading

Key points:  This article is a follow up from: Gold rises ahead of key US data inflation data  Gold (Symbol: XAUUSD) declined for the second consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a stronger US dollar (USD) and rising Treasury yields ahead of key US inflation data. Spot gold retraced to the $2,330.44 per ounce priceContinue Reading

Key points:  The Nasdaq composite index (Symbol: NAS100) surged on Friday, erasing earlier weekly losses and closing at a record high of 16,920.79. This marks a 1.3% increase for the week, driven by strong performance in tech shares. Standout earnings report from Nvidia (Symbol: NVIDIA) spurred investor interest in AI-related stocks, contributing to the rallyContinue Reading

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both ended their multi-week winning streaks, a shift driven by economic data that came in hotter than expected. This unexpected resilience in the economy has prompted many to push back their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, creating greater caution in interest rate-sensitive sectors. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq is setContinue Reading

Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell sharply on Friday, reflecting declines on Wall Street. Strong U.S. economic data has stoked bets that persistent inflation may delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Picture: Nikkei in the slumps as seen on the VT Markets app. The Nikkei index dropped 1.17% to 38,646.11 by the close, afterContinue Reading

Key points: The dollar surged this week, marking its largest weekly rise in over a month. Surprisingly strong U.S. economic data has left markets on edge about the outlook for U.S. inflation and interest rates. In May, U.S. business activity accelerated to its highest level in just over two years. Manufacturers reported surging input prices,Continue Reading