Wall Street in the week ahead will see plenty of economic data and earnings reports from five megacap companies. On the economic front, investors will closely monitor US Q3 GDP numbers, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge – Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, and jobs report. Next week, stocks of five megacap companies — Apple, … Read more
The upward trajectory has been driven by a consistent sector and segment rotation, moving from large-caps to mid-caps and small-caps, keeping the broader markets on a high. The Nifty Alpha 50 and the Nifty Next 50 have seen remarkable performances, with over 40% returns year-to-date (YTD) as of 15 October, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 … Read more
Wall Street stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digested quarterly earnings from companies such as UnitedHealth and Bank of America. At 09:49 a.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 222.22 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 42,843.00, the S&P 500 gained 4.97 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 5,864.82 and the Nasdaq Composite gained … Read more
After a long hiatus, Bertie found himself back in the land of his beloved Queen—may her soul rest in peace. Ever a creature of habit, even on vacation, Bertie continued his routine of reading the country’s leading financial daily. Labour had recently secured a historic landslide victory, so he expected jubilant headlines, brimming with optimism. … Read more
Next week on Wall Street will see several economic data including the important consumer prices inflation and Producer Price Index for last month. Investors will also have the minutes of FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) from the September policy meeting. The economic data in the week ahead could give clues as to what to expect … Read more
Wall Street in the week ahead is expected to be guided by several economic data such as jobs report for September, S&P manufacturing and services PMIs. The employment numbers could impact investors’ views on the Federal Reserve’s next move at its monetary policy meeting on November 6-7. Market participants will also closely watch Fed Chairman … Read more
Volatility is the lifeblood of financial markets. It creates profit opportunities but is also the source of sleepless nights for many investors. While some thrive on the adrenaline rush of market fluctuations, others shy away, deterred by the potential for losses. However, savvy investors understand that managing risk is equally critical. This is where the … Read more
Following last week’s historic interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, Wall Street in the week ahead will have plenty of economic data, including the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, and S&P flash services & manufacturing PMIs, to look forward to. The week will also see comments from US central bank speakers, including Fed … Read more
Regardless of the method, this exercise is crucial, as it leads to a recommended and potentially suitable asset allocation for the client’s long-term investment strategy. Asset allocation is a cornerstone of any robust investment plan. However, the relevance of this exercise diminishes if an investor exclusively seeks equity investments or if the advisor focuses solely … Read more
On Wall Street in the week ahead, market participants’ focus will be on the US Federal Reserve’s two day monetary policy meeting starting September 17. The US central bank is widely expected to slash interest rates for the first time since 2020. Following the Fed monetary policy committee’s decision on interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell … Read more