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Market Sentiments: An English Perspective
As Monday drew to a close, US stock futures were close to the flatline. Wall Street seemed eager to capitalise on a rather promising tech-led rebound, especially with hopeful whispers of a Federal Reserve rate cut on the horizon. You might fancy a glance at the broad tech-led rebound for a bit more detail.
A Jolly Start to the Week
Monday’s session proved a rather splendid beginning to the holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 leapt nearly 1.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged an impressive 2.7%. These gains came as megacap tech managed a rebound from a rather bruising period. Despite this cheer, do remember, major indexes are still on track for monthly losses, what with the reassessment of lofty valuations in AI and growth stocks.
An Eye on the Fed
Traders, with keen eyes, are keeping close watch on the Fed. Currently, the market believes there’s an 80%-plus probability of a quarter-point rate cut come December. These expectations have surged following encouraging signals from New York Fed President John Williams and Fed governor Chris Waller, who fanned the flames further on Monday.
Economic Data on the Horizon
Moving on, we’re to witness delayed economic data releases revealing themselves this week. Come Tuesday, updates on September’s producer prices, retail sales, and a fresh reading of consumer confidence for November are anticipated.
Earnings to Watch
Turning our attention to earnings, Alibaba, along with retailers Kohl’s and Best Buy, takes centre stage in this shortened week. Do remember, US markets shall remain closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving and will operate briefly on Friday, closing up shop at 1 p.m. ET.
Market Developments: Scrutinising Stocks
An intriguing tidbit to note: Nvidia shares took a dip upon hearing news that Meta might be engaging in talks to adopt Google AI chips. You may find it enlightening to read more here.
For more on these unfolding events, I recommend keeping an eye on the live updates as markets continue to evolve.
Economic Data Tidbits
| Data Release | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Producer Prices | Tuesday | September update |
| Retail Sales | Tuesday | September data |
| Consumer Confidence | Tuesday | November reading |
Highlights of the Week
- Thursday: Thanksgiving closure of US markets.
- Friday: Markets to close at 1 p.m. ET, post-holiday.
Stay tuned and well-informed as the narrative of the markets spins onward!
