Indices: all news & analysis

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.

The new Fed Chair's balance sheet erasure and Market bloodshed

Global Markets update: : Financial markets face widespread carnage as aggressive Federal Reserve tightening plans trigger a massive liquidity drain. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash back to reality and the Greenback surges to multi-year highs, explore a broad Market check and Treasuries dynamics

15-05-2026 16:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.

15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Stock Markets update – Dow Jones at 50,000 & S&P 500 trades above 7,500 – Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks hit historic milestones as the S&P 500 clears 7,500 and the Dow Jones reclaims the 50,000 handle. Driven by the Kevin Warsh trade and a constructive Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, global risk appetite is soaring as precious metals retreat. Explore the intraday technical levels for the major indexes.

14-05-2026 19:44 GMT by Elior Manier

Trump-Xi summit 2026: Key expectations and what markets are watching

The Trump-Xi Summit 2026 is emerging as one of the most important geopolitical events for global markets this year. Investors are closely watching for signals on trade stabilisation, semiconductor restrictions, AI competition, Taiwan tensions, and FX policy. While a full US-China trade agreement remains unlikely, markets expect efforts to reduce geopolitical risks and improve diplomatic communication. Any easing in technology restrictions or tariff tensions could fuel rallies in Asian equities.

14-05-2026 05:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US PPI surges as Inflation heat derails rate cut hopes ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US producer price inflation surged to 6.0% year-over-year in April, strengthening the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance and erasing remaining hopes for 2026 rate cuts. Markets now focus on the high-stakes Trump-Xi Beijing summit, where AI competition, semiconductor restrictions, and geopolitical tensions are taking center stage. Despite rising Treasury yields and inflation fears, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 continued climbing to record highs as AI-driven optimism supported equities.

14-05-2026 02:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Kevin Warsh gets confirmed for Fed Chairman – Reactions for Dow Jones, Nasdaq & S&P 500

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq reactions to Warsh's confirmation: US equities face institutional uncertainty following the confirmation of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. With precious metals exploding and the Nasdaq in price discovery mode, the Dow struggles to reclaim its 50,000 target. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

13-05-2026 19:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Nasdaq 100 faces pullback risk as semiconductor rally shows signs of exhaustion

Nasdaq 100 surged to a fresh all-time high of 29,390 as semiconductor and AI-related stocks continued to fuel the rally. However, growing signs of bullish exhaustion in the semiconductor sector, particularly within the SOXX ETF, are raising the risk of a short-term corrective pullback. Bearish RSI divergence, stretched price action above the 20-day moving average, and elevated volatility conditions suggest the Nasdaq 100 may face a minor mean reversion decline below the 29,505/615 resistance.

13-05-2026 05:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US inflation reaccelerates to 3.8%, and chip stocks falter

US inflation surged to 3.8% in April, the highest level in three years, wiping out Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher. Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks sharply reversed after a massive six-week rally, dragging the Nasdaq 100 lower. USD/JPY climbed toward the key 157.90 intervention risk level as traders monitored possible Japanese authorities’ action amid rising market volatility and fading US-Iran peace hopes.

13-05-2026 02:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: Nikkei 225 bullish run is facing minor exhaustion below 64,145

The Nikkei 225 rallied to a fresh all-time high of 63,788 after a powerful technology-led surge driven by SoftBank Group and Murata Manufacturing. However, technical indicators now signal growing exhaustion risks beneath the 64,145 resistance level. A developing bearish Head & Shoulders formation, combined with RSI bearish divergence and Elliott Wave analysis, suggests the Japanese benchmark may enter a short-term corrective pullback despite its broader medium-term bullish trend remaining intact

12-05-2026 05:04 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Stocks hit new highs on AI optimism as US-Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread

Global stocks surged to new record highs as AI optimism continued to dominate market sentiment despite escalating concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Nikkei 225, and KOSPI extended gains while semiconductor shares and AI infrastructure themes remained key drivers. Meanwhile, rising oil prices and stronger inflation expectations lifted Treasury yields and reinforced a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook ahead of the crucial US CPI report.

12-05-2026 01:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Tech does not wait on CPI and Geopolitics – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 CPI Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks settle into a cautious range as markets brace for tomorrow's high-stakes CPI report. Despite a weekend diplomatic stalemate between the US and Iran and steadily rising oil prices, the "China Summit" optimism continues to bolster the Nasdaq and S&P 500. Explore our pre-CPI technical analysis of the major indexes.

11-05-2026 16:31 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: US futures dipped as US-Iran peace deal hopes dimmed

US futures slipped in early Asian trade as optimism surrounding a US-Iran peace agreement faded after President Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal. Meanwhile, a stronger-than-expected US jobs report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated through 2026. Despite geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven market momentum remains strong, with semiconductor stocks, hyperscaler capex, and industrial AI investments continuing to support global equity markets and

11-05-2026 01:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Weekly Outlook - Is the 'Risk-On' Rally sustainable with rates and energy elevated?

Equities surge despite high oil and rate expectations. This outlook covers US CPI, the Fed Chair transition from Powell to Warsh, DXY's bearish technical setup, and the sustainability of the "risk-on" rally amidst geopolitical tensions.

08-05-2026 19:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Tech continues to pull Stock Markets higher, S&P 500 at 7,400 – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Tech stocks propel the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to new heights as investors ignore geopolitical noise in favor of AI-driven growth. Despite diverging labor data and weak consumer sentiment, the bull run remains relentless. Explore critical technical levels for the major US indexes.

08-05-2026 16:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Mixed feelings after the April Non-Farm Payrolls beat and Consumer Sentiment miss – Market Check

Global Markets update: US equities remain stoic following retaliatory strikes on Iranian energy hubs and a solid NFP beat of 115K. Despite a miss in consumer sentiment and higher inflation expectations, the cold-truce narrative persists. Explore our intraday market outlook and technical levels for the weekend

08-05-2026 14:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Nasdaq 100 bulls still in control above 28,280 key support amid US-Iran tensions

Nasdaq 100 holds bullish structure above 28,280 support despite US-Iran tensions, with healthy market breadth and technical signals pointing to further upside. After a brief 1.3% intraday pullback, the index recovered as sentiment stabilised on ceasefire reassurances. Market breadth remains healthy with 61% above 20-day MA and 57% above 200-day MA, suggesting broader participation beyond mega-cap AI leaders. Technicals support continuation within an ascending channel toward 28,860–29,615

08-05-2026 08:56 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Global markets jolted by US-Iran ceasefire violation, and traders brace for NFP

Global markets turned volatile after reports of a US-Iran ceasefire violation triggered renewed geopolitical fears ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. Oil prices rebounded sharply above key levels, while equities pulled back from record highs as traders reassessed stagflation risks and central bank policy expectations. Asian markets weakened amid rising energy concerns, with the Nikkei 225 at risk of a short-term corrective decline from overbought conditions.

08-05-2026 04:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Have Stock Markets met their top? – Pre-NFP Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks hit a wall as the early-session surge toward the S&P 500's 7,400 mark and the Dow's 50,000 threshold ends in a sharp reversal. With Middle East peace euphoria fading and traders shifting focus to "Operation Freedom" and tomorrow's NFP report, explore critical intraday technical levels for the major indexes.

07-05-2026 19:41 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Stock markets rally on US-Iran peace hopes; tech drives S&P 500 to record highs

Global stock markets rallied to record highs as hopes for a US–Iran peace agreement boosted investor risk appetite and pushed oil prices sharply lower. Semiconductor stocks led the advance, with Intel and AMD surging on strong AI-driven momentum and partnership optimism. The weaker US dollar fueled a sharp rebound in gold above $4,700, while the Japanese yen strengthened amid suspected intervention. Asian markets also climbed, supported by easing energy risks and tech-led gains.

07-05-2026 02:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Stocks explode higher; The peace deal is seemingly near – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US equities rally broadly as breaking reports signal a possible US-Iran peace deal is near. With crude oil plunging and tech shares extending to all-time highs, investors are in high spirits ahead of Friday's critical NFP report. Explore our Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 intraday technical overview.

06-05-2026 16:27 GMT by Elior Manier

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