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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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Asia midday: Nasdaq 100 outperformed, Nikkei 225 pull-back hit key support (Chart of the day)
The US dollar surged to a near two-month high after an imbalanced US-EU trade deal sparked a sharp reversal in the euro, making it the worst-performing major currency. While US tech stocks extended gains—led by Nvidia—most Asia-Pacific markets declined amid dollar strength. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell, while gold rebounded slightly after four days of losses, supported by a pause in the greenback’s rally.
29-07-2025 07:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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S&P 500 Technicals & Sentiment: What to Expect This Week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, driven by a new US-EU trade deal and anticipated Magnificent 7 earnings. This week features major tech earnings, a Fed meeting, and tariff deadlines, testing the market's sustainability. Analysts expect strong Q2 earnings growth, though concerns linger about market reliance on a few tech giants. Technical analysis and sentiment data suggest potential near-term upside.
28-07-2025 16:44 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Asia midday: Global markets mixed as US-EU trade deal lifts Wall Street, JPY slides further, CHF/JPY (Chart of the day)
Asian markets posted mixed performance following Wall Street’s rally on US-EU trade deal optimism. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures extended gains, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell amid political uncertainty. A new 15% tariff agreement between the US and EU eased trade tensions, supporting risk sentiment. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng rebounded, but Singapore’s STI saw profit-taking. Gold edged higher, and the US dollar stabilized ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting.
28-07-2025 07:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Is the S&P 500 losing steam?
S&P 500 Technical Analysis as the index start to show some small signs of exhaustion – providing some level of interests and fundamental context to the ongoing uptrend.
25-07-2025 14:28 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia midday: Asia stock markets pull back as USD rebounds, Hang Seng Index (Chart of the day)
Global equities paused after a seven-day rally as Asia markets retreated from recent highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 fell, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit fresh records, led by tech giants. Asia's Hang Seng and Nikkei dropped 0.9%, while Singapore's STI saw profit-taking. A firmer US dollar and overbought conditions weighed on sentiment. Gold slid for a third session, nearing key support, as the USD rebound pressured commodities and risk assets.
25-07-2025 07:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia midday: Asian stocks rise on AI optimism, US-EU trade hopes, EUR/GBP (Chart of the day) bullish trend intact as ECB looms
US futures edged higher in Asia on Thursday, lifted by AI optimism and improving US-EU trade talks. Tesla fell 4.4% post-earnings miss, while Alphabet rose 1.7% on strong AI-driven results. Wall Street hit new highs, with the Dow nearing its record. Asian markets followed suit—Japan's Nikkei surged 1.7%, STI extended its record streak. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened and gold slid further toward key support as traders await the ECB's policy signals.
24-07-2025 07:09 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Alphabet (GOOGL) Earnings Preview: Cloud and AI Drive Growth
Preview Alphabet's (GOOGL) Q2 2025 earnings. Discover key insights into Google's advertising performance, robust cloud growth, significant AI investments in Gemini models and data centers, and the impact of increasing antitrust scrutiny. Essential reading for investors and tech enthusiasts
23-07-2025 15:29 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Tesla Q2 2025 Earnings Preview: What to Expect
We take a look at the Q2 2025 earnings preview for Tesla, detailing expected revenue, EPS, and automotive margins. We explores challenges like lower deliveries, tariffs, and trade policy impacts, while also highlighting key areas such as autonomous driving, robotics, and new battery technologies. Includes technical analysis and a forward outlook for the company.
23-07-2025 14:42 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Asia midday: Asia stocks rally on US-Japan trade deal; Nikkei hits 12-month high, WTI extends decline (Chart of the day)
Asia-Pacific markets rallied as optimism over a new US-Japan trade deal lifted sentiment. The Nikkei 225 surged 3.7% to a 12-month high, while the Hang Seng and Singapore STI extended gains. The US dollar traded mixed, with risk-on currencies like the Kiwi and Aussie rising. Gold eased 0.2% after hitting a 5-week high, pressured by profit-taking and reduced safe-haven demand. Oil prices slipped for a fourth day, with WTI nearing key support at US$65.20 amid weak demand signals.
23-07-2025 07:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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