Monthly Archives: January 2023
Fed officials eased concerns about aggressive policy moves
Written on January 23, 2023 at 1:22 am, by anakin
US stock erased some of the week’s losses on Friday, as a tech rally buoyed risk sentiment and comments by Federal Reserve officials dialled back fears of overly aggressive policy moves. The Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the policy looks pretty close to sufficiently restrictive, which led the equity market to a session high. Moreover,Continue Reading
US Stocks continue to move lower
Written on January 20, 2023 at 12:44 am, by anakin
U.S. equities continued to retreat over the course of Thursday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.76% to close at 33044.56. The S&P 500 lost 0.76% to close at 3898.85. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.96% to close at 10852.27. All three equity indices suffered losses as market sentiment, once again, turns risk off.Continue Reading
Weekly Dividend Adjustment Notice – January 19, 2023
Written on January 19, 2023 at 7:56 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Warmly reminds you that the component stocks in the stock index spot generate dividends. When dividends are distributed, VT Markets will make dividends and deductions for the clients who hold the trading products after the close of the day before the ex-dividend date. Indices dividends will not be paid/charged as an inclusion alongContinue Reading
US retail sales figures lower than expected
Written on January 19, 2023 at 2:50 am, by anakin
U.S. equities traded lower throughout Wednesday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.81% to close at 33296.96. The S&P 500 dropped 1.56% to close at 3928.86. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.24% to close at 10957.01. Equities markets were spooked by the weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales figures, which came in at -1.1%. Weaker consumerContinue Reading
Markets await the Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Statement
Written on January 18, 2023 at 2:24 am, by anakin
U.S. equities were mixed over the course of yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.14% to close at 33910.85. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2% to close at 3990.97. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.14% to close at 11095.11. Equities were mixed heading into Thursday as market participants awaits monetary policy statement releases fromContinue Reading
Inflation-related reports indicate price pressures easing
Written on January 17, 2023 at 2:47 am, by anakin
U.S. equities traded higher on the first trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.33% to close at 34302.61. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% to close at 3999.09. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbed 0.71% to close at 11079.16. Numerous inflation-related reports, which all point to easing price pressures, have buoyed equityContinue Reading
US inflation slows down, Fed to keep raising the interest rate
Written on January 16, 2023 at 2:54 am, by anakin
U.S. equities continued to climb on the last trading day of the week. All 3 major indices closed the week out in positive territory amid easing concerns over inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.33% to close at 34302.61. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% to close at 3999.09. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.71%Continue Reading
Week ahead: All eyes on US PPI and Retail Sales data, BOJ Monetary Policy Statement

Written on January 16, 2023 at 2:42 am, by anakin
The market will focus on US Producer Price Index (PPI) and Retail Sales data after last week’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) came out as forecasted. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will be making its Monetary Policy Statement on 18 January. The BOJ is widely expected to keep interest rates in the negative territory.Continue Reading
US inflation is slower at 6.5%
Written on January 13, 2023 at 7:15 am, by anakin
U.S. equities continued to march higher throughout Thursday’s trading. The initial CPI release sparked a downward spike across the three major equity indices, but as the American trading session began, all equity indices turned positive and closed higher by the bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.64% to close at 34189.97. The S&P 500Continue Reading
Notification of Server Upgrade – January 13, 2023
Written on January 13, 2023 at 6:16 am, by anakin
Dear Client, As part of our commitment to provide the most reliable service to our clients, there will be server maintenance this weekend. Maintenance Hours : 2023/01/14 02:00 – 06:30 (Server time) Please note that the following aspects might be affected during the maintenance: 1. The price quote feature on the Client Portal will beContinue Reading