
Cyclical stocks sniff out better times ahead
Different economies, different drivers, similar price action. The German DAX, ASX 200 and Russell 2000 are all hinting at a more optimistic view on the global economy.
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Different economies, different drivers, similar price action. The German DAX, ASX 200 and Russell 2000 are all hinting at a more optimistic view on the global economy.

Nasdaq, Russell Outlook: The last time the Russell 2000 struggled near its record highs and the 2,500 resistance level, U.S. indices faced a sharp pullback triggered by tariff concerns. Now, as we approach year-end amid stretched sentiment and valuations, consolidation risks are on the rise.

With price action on major global indices remaining bullish, the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 forecast both remain positive ahead of the Fed’s rate decision on Wednesday.
Was last week’s Nasdaq and Russell 2000 rally driven by politics or something deeper in the rates market? Unpack the signals behind the big US stock market surge.
September is not the kindest month for US stocks. But in 2024, the trajectory for the US economy may override everything given it will feed through to expectations for earnings growth and how much the Fed may need to reduce interest rates. We look to levels on S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 futures for a blueprint on potential trade setups.
If the ratio is rising, the NASDAQ 100 is outperforming. If the ratio is falling, the Russell 2000 is outperforming.
The market has been quick to dismiss the Fed’s hawkishness and price in a lower terminal interest rate in recent meetings...
The terminal rate is going to be as an important consideration for the markets as the decision to potentially downshift in December.
The list of worries for investors grow larger...
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Traders using four different styles of technical analysis can all project a higher likelihood of the Russell 2000 finding a cap near 2100
If markets resume the recent trend lower, the Russell 2000 is likely to lead the way!
Wall Street posted a strong rally ahead of yesterday’s close. And with today being the last full day of trading, we’re keen to see if it can repeat that process today.
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