S&P 500, SPX, NASDAQ 100, NDX – OUTLOOK: The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq 100 index have rebounded from key support. Oversold conditions, light positioning, and positive seasonality raise the bar for a material downside from here ahead of the upcoming earnings season. What are the outlook and the key levels to watch in
US NFP REPORT KEY POINTS: The U.S. economy is forecast to have created 170,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate is seen ticking down to 3.7% from 3.8% previously, signaling persistent labor market tightness. A strong NFP report will be positive for U.S. yields and the U.S. dollar, and bearish for gold and stocks. Most
S&P 500 OUTLOOK FROM A HISTORICL AND SEASONALITY PERSPECTIVE: Historical Performance Hints at a Positive Quarter for the S&P 500. Seasonality is Not a Standalone Indicator but Can Provide Valuable Insights When Used in Conjunction with Other Market Indicators. IGCS Shows Retail Traders are Currently Net-Long on the S&P 500 with 58% of Traders Holding
The miss in the ADP report yesterday gave the market a bit of relief after a series of strong economic data like Jobless Claims, ISM Manufacturing PMI and Job Openings. The ISM services PMI has also printed bang on expectations, and coupled with the other reports, supports the soft-landing narrative. Moreover, the market was also
Article by IG Chief Market Analyst Chris Beauchamp Dow Jones 30, DAX 40, Nasdaq 100 Analysis and Charts Dow fails to build on Wednesday’s recovery The index rallied off its lows yesterday, after heavy losses on Tuesday and Wednesday.Bulls now need to push the price back on above 33,230 to indicate that a low might
The major indices are closing mixed today with the Dow Industrial Average average fearing the worst. The NASDAQ index eked out a small gain for the day. The S&P was lower. A snapshot of the closing levels shows: Dow industrial average fell -157.50 points or -0.47% at 33508.86 S&P index -11.46 points or -0.27% at