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Dow theory put to the test as DJIA breakout leads S&P 500, Nasdaq 100

The Dow Jones (DJIA) closed to a record high after the latest FOMC meeting. Will this pave the way for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to follow suit?

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DAX Analysis: Stocks fall as risk off tone continues

After Monday’s positive close, the “risk off” trade returned Tuesday as European stocks and US futures slid. The Italian stock markets fell more than 2.5% to lead Europe lower. We saw noticeable falls for the Germany DAX and other leading indices in the region. The risk-off tone kept the dollar underpinned, which weighed down on the commodities like copper, gold and oil.

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    Nasdaq 100 Outlook: NVIDIA to book biggest quarterly gain in two decades

    The Nasdaq 100 is testing 7-month highs and NVIDIA is set to book its biggest quarterly gain since 2001.

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    The Nasdaq 100 outlook is underpinned by just seven companies

    Just seven companies make up over half of the Nasdaq 100.

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    Stocks off lows after dollar, yields collapsed

    When bond markets move, investors in other markets always take notice

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    S&P on the edge after Powell-inspired drop

    Fed Chair sent everything plunging on Tuesday after warning that the central bank could ramp up the pace of rate hikes and could keep a tight policy in place for longer

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    S&P’s short squeeze bounce could fade again

    I remain doubtful that the markets have bottomed just yet.

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    EU markets ease on mixed European PMIs

    There were some downside surprises with French and UK services, and German manufacturing, all disappointing expectations

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    Index in Focus: Nikkei 225 Index

    Will the BoJ act when it meets on Wednesday? Traders aren’t taking any chances and are selling the Nikkei 225 ahead of any surprises.

    January 13, 2023 05:11 PM
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      Index in Focus: China A50

      The markets seem to be willing to look past the bout of Covid raging through China at the moment. As a result, traders see an opportunity to buy stocks.

      January 5, 2023 09:14 PM
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        Dow hits key level as stocks extend rally

        Investors have now digested those hawkish central bank meetings, but what's next?

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        S&P digesting market’s (over)reaction to Powell speech

        Perhaps the markets were not expecting the Fed Chair to explicitly imply that the FOMC will indeed hike by 50bps in December

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        December 1, 2022 12:47 PM
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          DAX: China concerns hurt sentiment

          More strict mobility curbs were implemented over the weekend

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          November 28, 2022 01:00 PM
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            Growth concerns replace inflation woes

            …But stock markets keep on rising for now.

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