Opinion – Thursday 28 September 2023

American Indexes closed flat yesterday following a volatile trading session that provided plenty of two-way price action. Just when it looked like the S&P would test the 4200 major support level the market recovered to close unchanged with a 50 Handle rally off...

Opinion – Wednesday 27 September 2023

Equity Markets continue to trade heavy driven by the Dollar making new 10-month highs and Bond Yields trading at levels not seen since 2007. The NASDAQ 100 led yesterday’s decline closing lower by 1.51%. The across-the board sell-off saw the VIX end Tuesday with a 12%...

Opinion – Tuesday 26 September 2023

U.S. Indexes had a nice reversal to the upside late yesterday. The NASDAQ 100 led the gains, closing higher by 0.46%. However, concerns that the U.S. Government will shut down next Monday see Futures Markets lower by 0.75% this morning. Following last week’s...

Opinion – Monday 25 September 2023

Worries that higher rates are slowing economic growth in America, saw U.S. Equity Markets close lower on Friday. Both the NASDAQ 100 and S&P had their worst trading weeks since March. Sales of existing homes declined in August to their lowest level since the...

Opinion – Friday 22 September 2023

Higher Bond Yields saw Equity Markets get hit hard yesterday. The NASDAQ 100 again led the declines, closing lower by 1.84%. This move lower saw the VIX end Thursday with a near 8% gain. The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates at their current levels but...

Opinion – Thursday 21 September 2023

The Federal Reserve maintained its current range between 5.25% and 5.5% following their latest two-day meeting. In their Statement the Fed said current interest rates were restrictive and that they are prepared to raise rates again if appropriate. Rates will remain...