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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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The week ahead preview with WTI crude, US CPI, and ECB meeting on the radar
WTI crude, US CPI, and the ECB meeting take center stage in the week ahead. Oil prices face supply-demand pressures, while US inflation data will guide Fed policy expectations. Meanwhile, the ECB is set to decide on rates, with markets watching closely for signals on the end of its easing cycle. These events are likely to drive volatility across commodities, currencies, and equities, making them key focal points for traders.
09-09-2025 10:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Nikkei 225 Technical: Bullish trend remains intact despite Japan’s PM resignation
The Japan 225 CFD Index (a proxy for Nikkei 225 futures) staged a bullish reversal after testing key support at 41,760 on 2 Sept, rallying 3.6% to 43,203 and extending gains to 43,850 in today’s Asia session, near its all-time high. Momentum was boosted by PM Ishiba’s resignation, with contenders favoring fiscal stimulus. Technicals remain bullish above 43,060/42,850, targeting 44,050/44,110 and 44,840/44,970.
08-09-2025 09:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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US Indices technicals as they open higher despite the miss in NFP – Cuts pricing boost stocks but sellers appear
US Indices are opening higher despite a sharp NFP miss (22K vs 75K expected) and downward revisions. While the weak data paints a bleak labor picture, stocks find support in renewed Fed cut bets, with 75 bps now priced for 2025. As the Fed enters blackout, market focus shifts to Timiraos’ hints on the September decision. Levels for Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
05-09-2025 14:17 GMT by Elior Manier
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Hang Seng Index Technical: Recent sell-off overdone, bullish trend remains intact
The Hong Kong 33 CFD Index (proxy for Hang Seng futures) fulfilled its bullish run from 13–25 Aug, peaking at 25,946 before entering a brief -4.3% correction. With fundamentals improving, China’s EPS growth recovering, and PMIs back in expansion, deflation risks have eased, supporting equities. Technically, a fresh bullish phase may be underway above 24,880 support, with upside targets at 25,690–26,120.
05-09-2025 06:52 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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US Indices all regain their recent tops as fears for tomorrow's data abate – Key levels for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ahead of the NFP
Levels for Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ahead of tomorrow’s NFP: US data offered relief with ADP near forecasts, tame labor costs, steady jobless claims and a Services PMI beat. Equities reclaimed recent highs, while markets weigh Fed rate cut odds at the September 17 meeting. The upcoming payrolls release will be the true test for momentum.
04-09-2025 20:04 GMT by Elior Manier
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NFP Preview: US Jobs Report & Implications for the DXY, Gold (XAU/USD) & Dow Jones (DJIA)
Discover what to expect from the US Jobs Report (NFP) and its potential impact on the DXY, Gold (XAU/USD), and Dow Jones (DJIA). The report is crucial for the US job market and the Fed's policy path, with job growth slowing and unemployment rising. A weak report could solidify the case for a Fed rate cut, boosting stocks and gold, while the Fed faces a dilemma between faltering job creation and persistent wage growth.
04-09-2025 18:23 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Already Looking to NFP
Markets are watching August NFP, with a baseline of +74k and unemployment rising to 4.3% from 4.2%. July’s +73k and -258k revisions intensified political pressure on the BLS. Cooling labour demand—Job Switchers wage growth at 4.3% y/y and NFIB reporting easier hiring—supports a 17 Sep Fed cut. Upside surprises or data-quality doubts could curb dovish pricing and keep volatility high.
04-09-2025 10:35 GMT by Łukasz Zembik
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SPX 500 Technical: Yesterday’s sell-off reached an inflection zone for potential bullish reversal
The S&P 500 trimmed steep early losses on 2 Sept after fears of a UK gilt-driven liquidity squeeze, closing –0.7%. A dovish Fed pivot is increasingly priced in, with Fed Funds futures assigning a 91% chance of a September rate cut. US Treasury yield curve bull steepening signals liquidity support, while technicals show the SPX 500 holding key support at 6,370/6,350, suggesting potential for a short-term bullish reversal.
03-09-2025 09:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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