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.

S&P 500 Summer Trends: How historical seasonality could support the S&P 500

Historically, the S&P 500 has shown positive seasonality in July, with an average gain of 2.3% over the past 20 years. Election years typically see a summer rally, followed by a dip before the election, and a post-election rally. Even with strong first-half performance, the S&P 500 has rarely seen negative returns in the second half. Will the rally continue? While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, historical trends can be valuable for investors.

02-07-2024 09:04 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dow Retreats from One-Month Highs, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Edge Higher

Dow Jones Industrial (DJIA) benefits as market participants diversify their holdings. Nvidia leads a recovery for the chip sector following 3.02% of losses yesterday. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 face a major test of a key resistance level if the recovery is to continue. Fundamental Overview U.S. indices have experienced an intriguing start to the week, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq and S&P 500 facing selling pressure.

25-06-2024 11:13 GMT by Zain Vawda

S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 Week Ahead: Is It Time for a Deeper Retracement as US Investors Shed Equity Funds...?

Over the past two weeks, US investors have shed nearly $30 billion dollars of US equity funds (net selling) according to data from LSEG. A bullish week for the S&P 500 but the Nasdaq 100 looks less convincing. A pullback in Nvidia stock and the psychological 20000 barrier have halted the Nasdaq's impressive early week rally.

21-06-2024 11:38 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 Take a Breath as US Retail Sales Disappoints

Fresh highs printed yesterday but weak retail sales appear to weigh on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500. S&P 500 on a run of 330 days since recording a loss of 2% making it the longest streak since February 2018. Nasdaq eyeing a key trendline break. Fundamental Overview US Indices continued their advance yesterday with the Nasdaq 100 hitting another all-time high.The Nasdaq 100 came within a whisker of the 20000 mark before losing some momentum ahead of the market open today.

18-06-2024 11:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq 100: Pay close attention to Nvidia price actions ex-post earnings release

Momentum and micro factors are likely the key drivers of Nasdaq 100 performance at this juncture. The current year-to-date (YTD) performance of AI giant Nvidia's share price of 98% has contributed to a significant 47% to 49% of Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 YTD gains.

22-05-2024 08:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Nasdaq 100 Technical: Bulls rescued by Nvidia (again)

A 16% rally seen in Nvidia (ex-post earnings) has led the Nasdaq 100 to recoup its entire loss of -3.5% from last Friday, 16 February high to Wednesday, 21 February low. The current positive momentum and trend conditions of Nvidia may assert a further positive feedback loop back into the Nasdaq 100. Watch the key pivotal support at 17,650 with the next intermediate resistance at 18,220/270 for Nasdaq 100.

23-02-2024 02:22 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Nasdaq 100 Technical: Torpedoed by Nvidia, at risk of undergoing multi-week corrective decline

Nasdaq 100 has remained sluggish and underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average since last Friday, 16 February. The recent underperformance of the Nasdaq 100 has been triggered by the concentration risk of its significant YTD return contributor, Nvidia.

21-02-2024 01:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Week Ahead: Fate of the dollar might not be determined by the Fed or NFP

Larger-than-expected Treasury issuance could lead to worsening budget deficit concerns Nikkei reported that BOJ is considering a further adjustment to its YCC framework FOMC expected to keep rates on hold and maintain a tightening bias

30-10-2023 14:30 GMT by Edward Moya

NAS100 - Big Tech Remains in Focus Even as Microsoft and Alphabet Fail to Provide a Boost

Alphabet disappoints on the cloud AI boosts Microsoft Major test of support for NAS100 It hasn't been the most thrilling session so far on Wednesday but there is plenty still to come over the next couple of days which could see activity pick up. Earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet could have been the catalyst that kicked things off this week but the contrasting results appear to have left investors wondering which way to turn.

25-10-2023 12:03 GMT by Craig Erlam

NAS100 - Nerves remain ahead of PMIs on Tuesday as stocks start the week choppy

US 10-year yield above 5% for first time since 2007 Economic fears mounting NAS100 survives test of key support

23-10-2023 15:22 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - US retail sales and earnings, major Chinese data, and UK inflation and employment readings

This week Wall Street will learn how quickly the US consumer is weakening and if the manufacturing part of the economy is close to entering recovery mode. The US retail sales report for September is expected to show monthly sales increased 0.3%, down from the 0.6% in the previous month.

13-10-2023 15:17 GMT by Edward Moya

FTSE 100 - Cautious start with an abundance of central bank meetings ahead

Final rate hikes in store for many central banks? UK100 breakout quickly pushed back Bullish signs despite initial setback

18-09-2023 12:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

FTSE 100 - Chinese services PMI slips amid an ongoing sluggish recovery

China Caixin services PMI slips to 51.8 UK100 erases earlier losses Potential breakout confirmation could be a bullish signal

05-09-2023 09:58 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - RBA rate decision, Fed speak and BoE monetary policy hearing

The month started with a bang with the US jobs report but the following week is looking a little more subdued, starting with the bank holiday on Monday. Economic data is largely made up of revisions and tier-three releases.

01-09-2023 08:02 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - Focus shifts back to data after Jackson Hole, NFP the highlight

Now that we heard from Fed Chair Powell at the Kansas City Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium, the focus shifts back to the data. This week is filled with data that will outline how quickly the economy is weakening.

25-08-2023 10:13 GMT by Craig Erlam

D-day for the US stock market as Nvidia earnings loom

The share price performance of Nvidia has been the main driver of Nasdaq 100 outperformance/premium against the rest of the world stock indices ex-US. Lofty expectations have been priced in for Nvidia ahead of its Q2 earnings release today. Several bearish technical elements have emerged in the share price of Nvidia.

23-08-2023 05:15 GMT by Kelvin Wong

FTSE 100 - All eyes on US CPI as traders weigh up whether the Fed is done

Stocks positive ahead of CPI Can the US deliver another promising surprise? Range-bound but another slide could test 7,400

10-08-2023 08:16 GMT by Craig Erlam

FTSE 100 - Investors troubled by Chinese trade data as oil prices pull back

Chinese imports fall by 12.4%, exports decline 14.5% Pullback coincides with quiet summer trading Key support in UK100 may be seen around rising trendline from pandemic lows

08-08-2023 15:55 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - BoE to keep hiking, US jobs and eurozone inflation eyed

With inflation steadily cooling, the Fed’s historic tightening campaign appears to be ending. The focus on Wall Street won’t just be inflation but now also economic activity. The upcoming week will be filled with several economic readings. On Monday, we will see two Fed regional surveys. The MNI Chicago PMI is expected to slightly improve while the Dallas Fed manufacturing activity report remains deeply in negative territory.

28-07-2023 15:17 GMT by Craig Erlam

FTSE - China Stimulus Promise, Unilever Rallies After Results, Fed and ECB eyed

Chinese stimulus hopes fails to lift the FTSE Unilever among best performers in the index after reporting earnings UK100 not far from all-time highs It's been another relatively flat session for equity markets, with investors seemingly having one eye on the Fed and ECB later in the week despite a strong showing in Chinese stocks earlier in the day. They were lifted by the promise of Chinese stimulus following the Politburo meeting this week and some potential relief for property market.

25-07-2023 12:46 GMT by Craig Erlam

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