Inflation’s Grip on Market Sentiment


How Will Key Economic Data Shape the Market Landscape This Week?

The "core" Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, takes center stage. Projections indicate a significant 3.5% annual increase, sparking questions about the sustainability of the current stock market rally.

Can the stock market withstand this inflationary challenge?

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Bulls in Focus: S&P 500’s Weekly Surge and the Inflationary Puzzle


Starting the week with Bullish Momentum

With weaker US data putting the dollar on the back foot, equities are on the up

As the spotlight shifts to potential 2024 rate cuts, next week's calm schedule might challenge the Fed's 'higher for longer' stance.

Are we gearing up for a fresh market narrative?

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2023 Algo Trading Conference – Introducing Scott Welsh

In 2020, Scott finished 2nd in the World Cup Trading Championships in the Forex division with a staggering +74.5% profit using an automated trading strategy. He is also the author of two books on trading, including “The Legend of Purple Valley: An Incredible Trading Journey” and “The Inevitability of Becoming Rich”.

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Financial Markets React to Moody’s U.S. Credit Outlook Downgrade


Navigating Turbulence in Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators

Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating outlook prompts marginal declines in Sunday night's U.S. stock futures. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dip by 0.1%, and S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures both shed 0.2%. Moody's attributes the downgrade to "very large" fiscal deficits and political gridlock, highlighting the importance of effective fiscal policies.

How are financial markets responding to Moody's recent U.S. credit rating outlook downgrade, and what factors are shaping investor sentiment in the face of evolving economic indicators?

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