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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
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
Nikkei Rebounds on Softer Yen after Sharp Sell-off
Japanese stock market index Nikkei (Symbol: Nikkei225) bounced back, rising by more than 1% in early Tuesday trading after a steep decline in the previous session. -vtmarkets.com
A.I. Focus of Nvidia Boosts Stock and Earnings
A.I. focus from Nvidia drives strong earnings growth, with a 21.7% stock rally since August. Short-term volatility emerges after a small dip while traders eye support levels in the face of A.I. demand. -vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 Hits Record High on Renewed Optimism over Rate Cuts
The S&P 500 hit new record highs as semiconductor stocks rallied and traders increased bets on further interest rate cuts. Investors now focus on upcoming economic data for insights into the Fed’s policy direction. -vtmarkets.com
Traders focus on data, elections, and earnings after Fed rate cut
The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 50 basis points sent the benchmark S&P 500 to its first closing all-time high in two months. So far, the index has gained 0.8% in September, a month historically known for weaker performance in equities. -vtmarkets.com
Japan’s Nikkei posts best week since mid-August, but yen strength caps gains
The Nikkei index surged by as much as 2.21% during early trading on Friday before paring gains later in the day, closing 1.53% higher at 37,723.91. This marks its best weekly performance in over a month, with a weekly rise of 1.57%. -vtmarkets.com
