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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.

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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
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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%.

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