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Markets Weekly Outlook - Powell Delivers with Nvidia Earnings, PCE Data Next
Fed Chair Powell signals policy adjustments are needed, emphasizing concerns about labor market weakness. The impact of Powell's remarks on the FX space saw GBP/USD and EUR/USD reach new highs. Markets are pricing in a 34.5% chance of a 50 bps cut and 65.5% of a 25 bps cut at the Federal Reserve's September meeting. US PCE and EU Inflation data are highlights.
by Zain Vawda
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Technical Outlook: Significant Hurdles Ahead, Will the Rally Continue?
Pullbacks of 5% or more in the S&P 500 are relatively common, having occurred on average three times per year since 1930. Despite a recent market correction, the S&P 500 is still up 10% year-to-date, and the Nasdaq 100 is up 8.5% year-to-date. The S&P 500 faces technical resistance at the 100-day moving average (between 5330 and 5267), with further resistance expected at 5391 and 5500.
by Zain Vawda
AUD/USD remains under pressure as RBA holds rates
The Australian dollar gained ground earlier but has reversed directions and has edged lower. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6778, down 0.24% at the time of writing. RBA maintains cash rate at 4.35% The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 4.35% for a seventh straight time today.
by Kenneth Fisher
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Slide Ahead of Microsoft (MSFT.O) Earnings
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 continue their slide following underwhelming earnings reports and poor risk sentiment. Microsoft's Q4 earnings are anticipated to be $2.94 EPS on revenue of $64.5 billion, with cloud revenue expected to reach $36.8 billion. Investor focus is on AI earnings and future spending plans. JOLTZ job openings exceeded expectations, and coupled with easing inflation, rate cut discussions are prevalent.
by Zain Vawda
GBP/USD Dips to 1.2850 Amid Growing BoE Rate Cut Speculation
GBP/USD is declining due to speculation of a BoE rate cut and concerns about global growth. Market participants are pricing in a 53% chance of rate cuts in August, but economists polled predict an 80% chance of a cut. Technically, GBP/USD has support at 1.2850 and resistance at 1.2950. Most Read: USD/JPY Declines Sharply as BoJ Considers Rate Hike Next Week Cable has continued to edge toward support at the 1.2850 handle as high impact US data lies in wait.
by Zain Vawda
Weekly Market Outlook: US PCE, GDP, and Earnings Expected to Drive Volatility
This week, markets were influenced by trade war fears, US political developments, and a global cyber outage. In Asia, the Japanese yen weakened, and Chinese authorities remained silent on economic goals despite weak data. Next week, US PCE and GDP data, along with Euro Area and UK PMI data, and potential Chinese economic measures will be key drivers of market volatility. The Nasdaq 100's weekly chart shows a potential evening star candlestick pattern, hinting at further downside. Read More: JPY
by Zain Vawda
The Week Ahead - ECB Spotlight as Fed Rate Speculations Drive Market Shifts
US inflation data caused a significant selloff in US mega-cap tech stocks and a shift towards riskier areas of the market. The ECB interest rate decision is expected to bring no change, but the bank lending survey may shed light on the impact of higher rates on the economy. In the UK, inflation data is due on Wednesday, and while headline CPI dipped below 2% in June, it is expected to rise again in the second half of the year.
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.
by Zain Vawda
Euro edges lower after ECB’s financial stability warning
The euro has posted slight losses on Thursday. EUR/USD is down 0.20%, trading at 1.0860 in the North American session at the time of writing. ECB warns of risks to financial stability The ECB’s Financial Stability Review expressed concern that financial stability could be affected by the possibility of “adverse economic and financial surprises”.
by Kenneth Fisher
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.
by Kelvin Wong
A dovish Fed guidance may not reverse the rout in China and Hong Kong stock markets
China and Hong Kong benchmark stock indices have almost erased last week’s gains. NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI sub-components for January are indicating feeble service activities in China. A weaker US dollar via a dovish forward monetary policy guidance from the Fed is not enough to act as a bullish catalyst for China and Hong stock markets. Technical analysis advocates further potential weakness in the Hang Seng Index in the short to medium term.
by Kelvin Wong
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