Closing positions of DOW, FTSE 100, S&P 500, DAX, NASDAQ, NIKKEI & GOLD Market moving economic news was slower on 8th July 2019. I trade these on a daily basis. FTSE 100 – closed at: 7549 DAX – closed at: 12543 DOW – closed at: 26806 S&P 500 – closedRead More →
Closing positions of DOW, FTSE 100, S&P 500, DAX, NASDAQ & NIKKEI I trade these indices daily. FTSE 100 – closed at: 7553 DAX – closed at: 12568 DOW – closed at: 26922 S&P 500 – closed at: 2990 NASDAQ – closed at: 8162 NIKKEI – closed at: 21746 InvestorsRead More →
The U.S. economy created 224,000 new jobs in June 2019 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, above the 160,000 forecast and well above the May total of 75,000. The unemployment rate for last month remained at 3.7%. Average earnings rose by 0.2% month-on-month compared to expectations of aRead More →
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is fast closing in on 27000 Can these recent stellar performances by the DOW, S&P 500 and NASDAQ continue? Is the U.S. stock market about to make an indignant stage exit? Are we at an interval or the finale? I just can’t help but thinkRead More →
Economic calendar news 5th July 2019 Germany – factory orders data lower than expected in May U.S. – The one to watch today, job and payroll data (non farm payrolls) due at: 13:30 (BST) If the data comes in better than expected, the Fed may pause on potential rate cutsRead More →
Quieter day on the economic calendar U.S. – Stock markets closed for Independence day holiday. EU – Retail sales data due at: 10:00 Ongoing – U.S. & China trade war uncertainty manifests – markets waiting for ongoing trade discussion updates, FED interest rate cut (July rate cut speculation increases dueRead More →
Stock markets update Wednesday 3rd.July 2019 – record closing highs DOW, S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed at record highs amid expectations of a Fed July interest rate cut U.S. Stock markets closed early ahead of 4th July Independence Day celebrations tomorrow. I trade these indices on a regular basis DOWRead More →
FED interest rate cut on agenda? After the release of weaker-than-expected economic data, stocks traded higher Wednesday, as investors bet on a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month. Global economic slowdown? Recent disappointing data somewhat paves the way for the Fed to lower rates at itsRead More →
Economic calendar 3rd. July 2019 Main scheduled events likely to move markets today… China – Caixin services PMI data drops 1.7 pts to 52 but remains in expansion territory UK, EU ,France, Italy, Spain, Germany – Service PMI data due between : 08:30 – 09:30 U.S. – Trade balance andRead More →
Investors need more certainty from the U.S. – China trade deal talks Asian markets slipped Wednesday (3rd. July 2019) as the positive outcome received from Xi Jingping Trump trade truce appears to recede. U.S. Independence Day Trading was also subdued ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday Thursday 4th. JulyRead More →