Indices: all news & analysis

Stay informed and discover valuable opportunities with our dedicated Indices page. Here, you’ll find timely updates on major stock market indices, including insightful price action analysis, emerging trends, and expert forecasts. We give the latest news on economic data releases, geopolitical developments, and market sentiment that influences index performance. Whether you're a day trader or a long-term investor, our news page serves as an essential resource for enhancing your knowledge and making thoughtful investment decisions in the dynamic world of stock market indices.

Dow Jones Down 0.7%, S&P 500 Slips 1.4% on Renewed AI Angst. Will Seasonality Come to the Rescue?

US stocks fell as Broadcom's AI profit warning fueled bubble fears and hawkish Fed officials Schmid and Goolsbee warned against early rate cuts. With the S&P 500's 9000 break in doubt, bulls look to strong December seasonality and the Santa Claus Rally.

12-12-2025 17:44 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Markets Flash Red After Fed's Goolsbee: Was the Post-Cut Rally a Trap?

Huge Market Reversal: We analyze the sudden volatility hitting global markets following dissenting Fed commentary. Despite initial rallies, a flash selloff has struck tech and metals while volatility spikes. We examine the US Dollar and sector divergences to see if this is a dip or a trend shift.

12-12-2025 16:16 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Gold Breaches $4300/oz, UK Economy Contracts, Equities Soar. DAX Breaks Bull Flag Pattern

Global market wrap: Gold and silver surge to multi-week/record highs on a weak dollar and rate cut outlook. European and Asian stocks rally despite tech sector drag from Oracle's forecast. The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1%. US Dollar Index heads for a third weekly loss. DAX Index technicals

12-12-2025 10:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Winners and Losers of the FOMC Rate Cut – Market Overview

Winners and Losers since the Fed Cut: We analyze the winners and losers following the Federal Reserve rate cut. While cuts generally boost assets, the divergence between short and long-term yields creates varied impacts. We break down performance across stocks, crypto, and bonds to spot the top segments dominating the charts.

11-12-2025 21:16 GMT by Elior Manier

Stocks rotation begins: Dow Jones leads the market while Nasdaq and Tech retreat

Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P five hundred Technical Analysis: The Dow Jones hits record highs, extending its lead as the Nasdaq struggles with peak-AI fears. Higher jobless claims support the rate cut narrative, fueling a rotation into traditional, debt-heavy sectors. We analyze the intraday divergence as the US Dollar gets hammered.

11-12-2025 16:38 GMT by Elior Manier

Breaking News: Dow Jones (DJIA) breaks its record to 48,500

Breaking News: Dow Jones (DJIA) breaks its all-time highs. Strong Flows in Traditional and Defensive sectors today – Market update coming up.

11-12-2025 15:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: SNB Hold Rates, SoftBank Falls 7.7%, Gold Slips Post FOMC. DAX Holds Above Psychological 24000 Handle

Asian markets closed lower with SoftBank's plunge leading the decline following Oracle's disappointing forecast. The Swiss National Bank held rates at 0%. European shares edged lower due to tech sector weakness, overshadowing a less-hawkish US Fed. Oil and Gold slipped, but Silver hit a new record high. The US Dollar saw a small rebound, while the DAX Index holds a key psychological level at 24000.

11-12-2025 10:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq 100: Post-FOMC gains wiped out, but technicals are still bullish

The post-FOMC rally faded quickly as Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures reversed on renewed US–China geopolitical tension and fresh AI valuation concerns. DeepSeek’s alleged use of smuggled Nvidia Blackwell chips and Oracle’s weak revenue hit sentiment. Still, Nasdaq 100 technicals remain constructive, with improving market breadth supporting a continued medium-term bullish bias.

11-12-2025 09:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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The Fed cuts rates by 25 bps to 3.75% – Market Reactions

The Fed just cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50%-3.75% Market reactions: 25 bps as expected, maintaining a neutral tone. While the dot plot suggests fewer cuts than markets priced for next year, Stocks, Bitcoin, and Commodities are rallying. We analyze the Summary of Economic Projections and the market reaction ahead of the Chair's speech.

10-12-2025 19:27 GMT by Elior Manier

US Stock Index Levels before the FOMC: S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones

US Indices Technical Analysis: Volatility is contained ahead of the pivotal Federal Reserve meeting and "Dot Plot" release. We outline three key scenarios—from a bullish "Santa Pivot" to a "Hawkish Cut"—and analyze the technical levels for the S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow as they trade near record highs.

10-12-2025 17:15 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Chinese Inflation at 21-Month Highs, Silver Soars Above $61/oz as Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of the FED

The 'Opening Bell - Europe' details a cautious trading day ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. Key topics include Chinese inflation hitting a 21-month high, the Japanese yen's weakness despite expected Bank of Japan rate hikes, European stocks' slight dip, and the DAX Index holding a critical technical support level. Investors are keenly awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's economic projections and comments.

10-12-2025 09:20 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: RBA Rate Hold, Nikkei Recovers, FTSE 100 Struggles as Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of FOMC

The RBA held rates at 3.6%, citing inflation concerns. Nikkei recovered on chip stock strength, while European indices saw marginal gains but remain cautious ahead of Wednesday's FOMC meeting. The Australian dollar and Japanese yen gained, while oil and gold slipped. Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 suggests a potential near-term bullish move.

09-12-2025 08:42 GMT by Zain Vawda

FOMC Meeting Preview: How the FOMC's December Dot Plot Will Affect the US Dollar (DXY)

Previewing the highly unpredictable December 10, 2025 FOMC meeting. The Fed is "flying blind" due to a data void, facing a conflict between recession fears (Sahm Rule) and high inflation (2.8%). Analysts expect a 25bps "safety cut." The true battle is the "Dot Plot," which will determine the US Dollar's (DXY) direction by signaling future 2026 rate cuts.

08-12-2025 18:22 GMT by Zain Vawda

Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) Technical Analysis – AI Leaders Outlook Part 3

Apple (APPL) and Amazon (AMZN) Technical Analysis: The week opens with a red but calm session. With the FOMC approaching, volatility stays contained, ranges establish and we enjoy the opportunity to dive into the some of the biggest names in this Tech/AI Rally. Today, we dive into the last edition of this series, looking at Weekly and intraday charts for AMZN and AAPL.

08-12-2025 17:23 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Weekly Outlook - FOMC Rate Cut Countdown, Economic Projections May Hold the Key

Markets Weekly Outlook: The countdown to the FOMC rate decision is on. Will the Fed cut rates, or will stubborn inflation and a resilient job market lead to a pause? We break down the internal debate, global central bank action (RBA, BoC, BOJ), and the technical outlook for the US Dollar Index (DXY) as Wall Street indexes near all-time highs. Economic projections for 2026 are key to the DXY's trajectory.

05-12-2025 18:32 GMT by Zain Vawda

US stocks hesitant rally: Markets pass the Core PCE and U-of-Mich data bar

Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 Technical Analysis: US Equities are hesitating after a strong open and spectacular rebound. The bullish narrative found strength today with an as-expected Core PCE release and dovish expectations from the University of Michigan report, supporting further Federal Reserve rate cuts. We analyze the profit-taking at the highs as the indices look to conclude yet another green week.

05-12-2025 16:42 GMT by Elior Manier

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US Dollar Index (DXY) Slips as Rate Cut Bets Remain Unchanged Post US PCE and University of Michigan Data

The US Dollar (DXY) continues its slide as Federal Reserve rate cut bets hold steady following the release of US PCE and University of Michigan consumer sentiment data. Analysts say the real market volatility will come from the Fed's 2026 economic projections, specifically the forecast for the number of rate cuts. Learn what the data showed and what to watch out for in the upcoming Fed meeting.

05-12-2025 16:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Asian & European Shares Mixed as German Factory Orders Rise. US PCE Data Remains the Focus

Asian and European markets show mixed trading as investors await the crucial US PCE inflation report. Japanese stocks led Asian losses despite the regional index staying on track for a weekly gain. German factory orders beat expectations due to large transport equipment orders. The US dollar remains weak against major currencies, especially the yen, as rate cut expectations solidify.

05-12-2025 09:33 GMT by Zain Vawda

Santa Claus Rally Strategy: How to Trade the S&P 500's Most Reliable Seasonal Pattern

Explore the Santa Claus Rally (SCR), a reliable 7-day pattern where the S&P 500 averages a 1.3% gain. Learn how the SCR forecasts the next year's market performance (the 'Grinch Effect') and why traders target small-cap stocks (Russell 2000) for maximum short-term profits. Includes a look at election-year seasonality and the potential test of S&P 500 7000.

04-12-2025 15:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq Index Outlook: Microsoft (MSFT) scares Markets despite strong Services PMI report

Nasdaq Technical Analysis: The tech-heavy index is dragged lower by Microsoft (MSFT), which lowered its AI sales growth targets, raising questions about the exponential AI trend. This divergence occurs despite a Services PMI beat and contracting private labor data locking in Federal Reserve rate cuts. We dive into the multi-timeframe analysis of Nasdaq as tech lags a booming Dow Jones.

03-12-2025 16:54 GMT by Elior Manier

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