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Stay informed and discover valuable opportunities with our dedicated Indices page. Here, you’ll find timely updates on major stock market indices, including insightful price action analysis, emerging trends, and expert forecasts. We give the latest news on economic data releases, geopolitical developments, and market sentiment that influences index performance. Whether you're a day trader or a long-term investor, our news page serves as an essential resource for enhancing your knowledge and making thoughtful investment decisions in the dynamic world of stock market indices.

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Markets Today: Nikkei record anchors fifth day of Asian gains, US Dollar struggles as FTSE 100 slides 50 points after all-time high print
Asian markets extend their record-breaking run, anchored by a surge in chip stocks and the Nikkei 225 crossing 58,000 for the first time. European shares also hit new highs, driven by upbeat corporate earnings and a massive acquisition in the financial sector. On the FX front, the Japanese Yen sees its biggest weekly gain in a year, putting pressure on the US Dollar.
12-02-2026 10:49 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Breaking News: UK GDP underwhelms with 0.1% growth in Q4, FTSE 100 slips & GBP/USD advances
Preliminary ONS data shows the UK economy expanded by a disappointing 0.1% in Q4 2025. This sluggish growth was driven by a 1.2% rebound in the production sector, which was largely offset by a 2.1% contraction in construction and, more critically, a third consecutive month of zero growth in the dominant services sector. Markets reacted with volatility, as the FTSE 100 pulled back while GBP/USD advanced.
12-02-2026 08:20 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Hawkish NFP sends Stocks lower – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels – NFP Morning action: A strong 130K beat and a dip in Unemployment (4.3%) trigger a bear flattening of the yield curve. We analyze the massive -858K downward revision to 2025 data, the rotation back into Consumer Defensives and Energy, and the hawkish shift in March rate-cut odds (now just 9%).
11-02-2026 17:14 GMT by Elior Manier
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NFP surprises to the upside – Market Reactions
Market Reactions to NFP: A massive +130K headline beat is overshadowed by a staggering -856K revision to 2025 data. We analyze the market whiplash: Gold rejects $5,100, the Dow battles for the 50,000 handle, and Bitcoin remains heavy as traders weigh the hawkish repricings and the UE rate drop to 4.3%.
11-02-2026 15:11 GMT by Elior Manier
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Markets Today: Markets digest Chinese inflation, AI fears continue, Gold holds high ground as NFP looms
The 'Opening Bell - Europe' report covers major market movements. Asian equities climbed, led by a tech rally, while China's inflation rate dropped below expectations. European shares dipped as fears over AI disruption were stoked by Dassault Systèmes' weak earnings. Precious metals gained as the US dollar and Treasury yields retreated ahead of the crucial Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. The article also provides a technical outlook for the FTSE 100
11-02-2026 09:09 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Chart alert: Nikkei 225 bullish acceleration intact towards 60,000 in the first step
The Nikkei 225 extends its bullish acceleration after Japan’s snap election, emerging as the top-performing major global index. Despite a stronger yen, domestically focused stocks are leading gains, signaling resilient internal demand. Technically, the uptrend remains intact above 56,990, with upside targets toward 60,000 as momentum indicators continue to support further near-term strength.
11-02-2026 06:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Dow hits new record: Can the S&P 500 breakout pass 7000 and gain acceptance?
Analysis of the mixed market day, where the Dow hit a record high despite declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Focuses on flat retail sales, AI spending anxieties from Alphabet's bond sale, and technical/fundamental factors hinting at a potential S&P 500 breakout beyond 7000. It also flags near-term caution from the Fear and Greed Index and upcoming US jobs/CPI data.
10-02-2026 23:31 GMT by Zain Vawda
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NFP Preview: Benchmark revisions, fate of the March rate cut & implications for the DXY and Dow Jones
The delayed January 2026 NFP report, set for release on February 11, is a high-stakes event. It includes annual benchmark revisions to 2025 data, which could increase pressure for a March Fed rate cut if revised sharply downward. We analyze the implications for the Fed's next move, the DXY's test of support, and the 'good news is bad news' paradox facing the Dow Jones. The pending transition to the Warsh era adds further complexity to the outlook.
09-02-2026 22:28 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Market reacts to Japanese election results, BoJ & the week ahead
Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss the latest on financial markets. In today's episode, we discuss the market reaction to a "super majority" for Sanae Takaichi in the Japanese elections, as well as a once-delayed US NFP report expected this Friday.
09-02-2026 18:22 GMT by Christian Norman
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Markets Weekly Outlook - NFP, CPI, and Japan’s high-stakes election
A summary of a week that saw the Dow hit 50,000, a major tech-sector split over AI spending, and uneven central bank meetings. This outlook then sets the stage for a critical week featuring the rescheduled US NFP and CPI data, a high-stakes snap election in Japan, and key GDP releases from the UK and Eurozone.
06-02-2026 20:50 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Risk asset crash, IGV ETF nosedive, BoE & the week ahead
In the last episode of the week, join TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss a crash in precious metals and crypto pricing, described as a general move away from risk assets. Otherwise, we discuss how developments in AI are disrupting established tech companies, and the latest from the Bank of England.
06-02-2026 17:03 GMT by Christian Norman
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Another red wave – Dow Jones & Nasdaq higher timeframe Outlook
Dow Jones and Nasdaq high timeframe analysis and Trading Levels – Market Update: Stocks slide as JOLTS drop to 6.54M and layoffs hit 2009 highs, fueling recession fears. We analyze the massive rotation from Tech to Defensives, the Bitcoin breakdown below $70k, and why this "Warsh Shock" selloff may just be starting.
05-02-2026 17:34 GMT by Elior Manier
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Rebalancing continues as Tech dives – Dow Jones & US Index Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels – Market Regime Change: Passive tech investing is over. As AI enters creative destruction, capital rotates from digital middlemen to tangible Value sectors like Farming and Railroads. With the Dow/Nasdaq ratio reclaiming 2.00, we analyze the new trend and key levels for US indices.
04-02-2026 17:39 GMT by Elior Manier
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Amazon (AMZN) Earnings: The $700 billion milestone and the AI crossroads
Preview of Amazon's Q4 2025 earnings, where the company is set to surpass $700B in annual revenue. The article highlights investor concerns over the massive $125B+ Capex for AI data centers, the necessity for sustained AWS growth, and the crucial need for CEO Andy Jassy to communicate a clear path for AI investment ROI to reassure a jittery market.
04-02-2026 16:34 GMT by Zain Vawda
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