Will the SVB Collapse Trigger a U.S. Banking Crisis?
SVB became the biggest U.S. bank to fail since 2008 SVB Financial specialized in lending to technology companies and start-ups with high growth prospects The bank's failure caused concern...
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Is the Rise of 0DTE Options Fueling Market Volatility?
Equity markets in Europe, the US, and Asia had a positive week, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq performing well. 0DTE options, which are cheap and offer a way to bet on short-term volatility, have...
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S&P 500: Is the Rally Over?
Michael Wilson predicts a 26% fall in the S&P 500 this year, causing concern in the market. Fed's preferred inflation indicator shows higher inflation, and the market expects further...
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S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50 or FTSE 100: Which Index Will Likely Do Better in 2023?
FTSE 100 has been least impacted by the war in Ukraine, while Germany's DAX has been hardest hit The S&P 500 experienced high volatility in 2023. However, technical indicators suggest that...
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Picking up the Pieces: 2022 Records Several Negative Milestones
2022 was a dismal year for both bonds and stocks In the final quarter of the year, the dollar also joined the party and slumped Risks remain high in 2023 as history shows that a bear market...
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S&P 500: Are There Reasons for Optimism?
While the number of bullish factors appears to be growing, the market is still sending mixed signals Friday's jobs data may prove an important short-term headwind On the other hand,...
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Don't Be Fooled By The Headlines; Risks Are Still In Place
Friday's 2.4% jump on the S&P 500 came on the back of 'dovish' remarks by San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly But, in reality, the market now expects the Fed to raise rates to 5% by May...
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S&P 500: What History Says About Years That Started As Badly As 2022?
The S&P 500 has now recorded its sixth-worst performance through the year's first 178 days of trading The U.S. benchmark index is also on track to record the greatest number of negative...
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Markets Running On Dangerously Weak Breadth
The percentage of S&P 500 stocks trading above their 200-day moving average has reached a low 36% The benchmark stock index has been below its 200-day moving average for five months now—its...
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Oil’s Iran Cliffhanger: What To Know And What To Expect
EU attempting to revive Iran nuclear deal with market staying pessimistic Crude prices could rebound from oversold conditions but stay off 2022 highs Both Iran, US likely looking for 'win'...
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Watch What The VIX/VXV Ratio Is Showing
The VIX (volatility index) has declined for eight consecutive weeks, the longest streak in the last three years The VIX/VXV measures the ratio between 1-month implied volatility and 3-month...
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Bull Run Continues Despite Mounting Warning Signs For Global Stock Markets
Last week was positive for most stock markets around the world Bullish sentiment increased 2.8 points to 30.6% Friday's U.S. employment figures pose a big short-term risk Led by a +2.15%...
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S&P 500 Leads Dramatic Turnaround For Global Markets, But Risks Remain Elevated
July was an excellent month for global stock markets Historically, the S&P 500 takes about 19 months to recover from a bear market However, since 1982, if the bear market does not fall...
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Opening Bell: U.S. Futures, Stocks Edge Up Ahead Of Fed Decision, Earnings News
Futures up despite economic concerns Fund managers are now holding the most cash in twenty years Demand worries fail to dent the oil price which moved up On Monday, futures on the Dow, S&P,...
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3 Phases Of A Bear Market: The Difference Between 2001, 2008 And Now
After yesterday's drop, the global market rout from previous months' highs is as follows (see charts below):S&P 500: -22.3% NASDAQ Composite: -33.4% Euro Stoxx 50: -20.7% Shanghai...
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Economic Update July 2021
July was a rough month as South Africa’s third wave reached its peak. July saw a watershed moment for our government with widespread looting in Kwa Zulu Natal and Gauteng, all under the...
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Slower Growth Fears Prompt Investors To Ditch Stocks, Snap Up Government Bonds
Investors headed for the hills Monday, dumping stocks and pouring into government bonds, pushing down yields on benchmarks to levels not seen in months. Are they on to something?Commentators...
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May Global commentary: Global Equity Markets Record Gains For A Fourth-Consecutive
Global equity markets ended last month with double-digit YTD gains (MSCI World +11.6% YTD), after experiencing a fourth-consecutive monthly rise in May (MSCI World +1.5% MoM). Large US...
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Worried About U.S. Market Volatility? These 2 ETFs Offer Global Exposure
Broader US markets have been volatile in May. Many investors are concerned about rich equity valuations, and wonder whether markets have already recognized much of the good news regarding...
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Naspers/Prosus: Another Difficult Choice Ahead for Naspers Shareholders
As was widely expected by investors, Naspers/Prosus recently announced the next step in its plan to unlock value. The deal announced on 12 May, however, was probably not among the...
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FTSE Outperforms on IMF, Vaccine News, FOMC Minutes in Focus
European bourses are trading in a mixed fashion, following on from a record reaching session on Tuesday. The prospect of a faster global economic recovery and news that the European covid...
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UK OPEN: Biden’s Spending Spree and Strong PMI Data Overshadows Covid Concerns
European stocks have plenty of cheer on the final day of a short trading week, with the Dax and EuroStoxx 50 hitting a fresh all-time high, successfully shrugging off Covid concerns. News...
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Europe Trades Broadly Higher, Credit Suisse Plunges on Archegos Concerns
European bourses have started the week on the front foot with the Euro Stoxx 50 following in Wall Street’s footsteps, scaling to a fresh all-time high. The FTSE is letting the side down as...
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As The USD Stumbles, Now Could Be A Good Time To Buy European ETFs
The recent decline in the US Dollar Index against other major currencies has made many market participants wonder: is now a good time to invest in European stocks?The greenback lost around...
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Stocks Begin The Week Brightly; GBP/ZAR Reflects WC Final
There’s been a clear move higher in equities at the start of the week with the FTSE hitting a 5-week high and US futures pointing to a new record open for US benchmarks when the stock...
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Less Dovish Central Banks May Be Brewing A Bond Bubble Bust
By Jason Martin While global central banks are shifting their stance and following the U.S. Federal Reserve's footsteps in taking a less dovish stance on monetary policy, experts are warning...
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South African Rand Higher On Expectations Zuma Is Removed
Tuesday August 8: Five things the markets are talking about Capital markets appear to be in a holding pattern, with investors seeking an incentive amid the summer slowdown. The focal point...
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Opening Bell: Risk Returns To Markets; Euro, Equities Soar
by Pinchas Cohen Traders Return to Risk; Euro and Equities Soar, Chinese Equity Selloff Resumes The results of yesterday's French presidential election are in. As many predicted, centrist...
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