Tag Archives: Stocks
McDonald’s Gains but Lags Retail Sector Growth
McDonald’s (MCD) rose 1.57% but still trails the Retail-Wholesale sector. Traders await its earnings, with forecasts showing mixed signals. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Fed Mulls Policy as Inflation Softens
The latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data reveals that inflation edged up by 2.4% year-over-year in September, narrowly surpassing forecasts but still reflecting a steady descent from its mid-2022 peak of 9.1%. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Rises on Fast Retailing and Chip Stocks as Investors Eye Earnings
Japan’s Nikkei climbed Friday, driven by Fast Retailing and semiconductor shares, as investors awaited domestic earnings reports. – vtmarkets.com
Microsoft Faces Steep Decline in Broader Market
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) closed at $409.54, down 1.57%, underperforming against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Concerns rise ahead of its earnings release. – vtmarkets.com
U.S. Labour Data Lifts Dollar & Asian Stocks
Strong U.S. labour market data pushed Asian equities higher. Traders are recalibrating rate-cut expectations after the unexpected payrolls surge. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Strong Jobs Data Fuels Fed Dilemma
For traders, this presents a challenging puzzle. A strong labour market often points towards inflationary pressures, which raises expectations that the Federal Reserve may lean towards more rate hikes. -vtmarkets.com
USDCNH on the Move Amid Beijing’s Stimulus
Beijing’s stimulus package is boosting Chinese stocks, but its effect on the yuan is under scrutiny as USDCNH continues its bullish momentum. Traders are closely watching the interplay between China’s economic recovery efforts and U.S. economic data for market direction. – vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 Closes Flat as Tech Gains Pressured by Middle East Tensions
Nvidia’s gains lifted the tech sector, but Tesla’s drop and Middle East tensions kept the S&P 500 flat as traders remained cautious. Focus now shifts to Friday’s U.S. non-farm payroll report, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. – vtmarkets.com
U.S. Stocks Slip Amid Fear and Greed Index Drop
The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index shows a drop in market sentiment, while U.S. stocks fell as Middle East concerns weighed on markets. Tech giants like Tesla and Apple declined, with energy stocks offering a rare bright spot. – vtmarkets.com
Asia Stocks Drop as Iran-Israel Tensions Rise, Crude Oil Surges on Supply Risks
Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East weighed heavily on Asian stocks, while safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar saw increased demand. Crude oil prices also climbed on supply disruption concerns. – vtmarkets.com
