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S&P technical analysis: Bears back in town or temporary respite?

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both seem somewhat overbought following a rapid three-week surge. Wednesday's price action has raised the possibility of a short-term pullback. Despite this, it's essential to differentiate any potential short-term weakness from a bearish reversal, unless price action on the charts or a strong pushback from the Federal Reserve indicate otherwise.

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S&P 500 Analysis: Studying the Struggling VIX Streak and Stocks

Previous 8-day declining streaks in the VIX have been bullish for the S&P 500, but patience is warranted.

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S&P 500 and Dollar Index Analysis - Technical Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Technical Tuesday. In this week’s report, we will get technical on the S&P 500 and Dollar Index. The benchmark index has bounced back as investors' focus turns to FOMC minutes, CPI and Consumer Sentiment, with US bank earnings also to start on Friday. Meanwhile, the Dollar Index chart shows a potential reversal signal ahead of all these events.

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S&P500 Forecast: Stocks rise in a cautious start, Tesla jumps

US stocks are set to open higher after losses across the previous week. Not as bad as feared data from China and encouraging comments from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who sees a soft landing, lift the market mood. Tesla drives higher on a broker upgrade, also boosting the index. JP Morgan raised its target price on the EV maker to $400 citing a boost from the Dojo supercomputer.

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September 11, 2023 08:13 AM
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S&P 500 analysis, Copper and EUR/USD outlook - Technical Tuesday

Welcome to Technical Tuesday, a weekly report where we highlight some of the most interesting markets that will hopefully appease technical analysts and traders alike. In this edition of Technical Tuesday, we will analyse the S&P 500, copper and EUR/USD.

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August 1, 2023 12:51 PM
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S&P 500 Analysis: Fed delivers a more “Hawkish Hold,” Stocks Slip

The S&P 500 is still holding this week’s breakout above key previous resistance in the 4325 area, keeping bullish hopes alive

S&P 500 outlook: Amazon Q1 earnings preview

The S&P 500's outlook will depend heavily on Amazon's Q1 2023 earnings - see what to expect and the key levels to watch in the index!

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S&P 500 testing 6-week lows as ISM Manufacturing PMI shows price pressures remain

The prices sub-index rose to 51.3 in February, up from 44.5 in January, indicating that manufacturers are paying more for inputs.

S&P 500 reaches new lows for 2022

On January 4th the S&P 500 reached a record high of 4820.2. Today, the large cap index made a new low for the year, reaching an intra-day low of 3620.2, a fall of nearly 25% so far this year!

September 27, 2022 04:06 PM
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S&P500 range now locked and loaded?

The S&P500 extended its rebound overnight, brushing off another round of hawkish Fed Speak ahead of the start of the Sep 10 Fed blackout period AND ahead of next week's all-important CPI release.

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S&P 500: What’s driving the rally in indices and have we seen THE bottom?

Traders are betting that mild recession will be enough to nip inflationary pressures in the bud while simultaneously prompting the Fed and other central banks to return to a more accommodative policy heading into 2023.

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US housing data continues to soften, S&P500 hits resistance

Both building permits and housing starts declined in June, as high interest rates and inflation continue to weigh on the sector.

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S&P500: When bad news is good for stock markets

Wall Street rallied yesterday on the back of weak employment data, as investors jumped onto the theme that the Fed may have reached ‘peak hawkishness’.

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Index in Focus: S&P 500

Worse than expected economic data, continued high inflation, lower retail earnings, and a hawkish Fed are all reasons to expect that the S&P 500 Index may head lower.

May 25, 2022 11:32 AM
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US open: Stocks rally on peace talk hopes

Stocks are set to rally and oil drops amid growing optimism surrounding the latest Russia, Ukraine peace talks.

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US open: Stocks rise, producer prices increase again

Stocks edge higher despite US PPI rising to 10%. Russia, Ukraine talks and Chinese lockdowns create a mixed mood in the market.

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March 15, 2022 08:58 AM

This could be a pivotal week for Wall Street

The jury remains out as to whether gains on Wall Street are the earlier part of a bull-trend, or simply a corrective bounce of a larger, bearish move.

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Index in Focus: S&P 500

With lowered guidance from Netflix and increased worries about rising interest rates, traders are worried.

January 21, 2022 11:07 AM
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US open: Stocks point higher as Omicron fears ease, inflation rises

Stocks head higher on upbeat Omicron news. US PCE Index rises to 5.7%.