Asian markets traded unevenly on Wednesday, with South Korea’s KOSPI reaching an all-time high, while gains in other regions were limited as investor caution persisted. The surge in technology stocks earlier in the week cooled following a weaker finish on Wall Street. South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI climbed nearly 1% to 5,361.85 points, building on a […]
The VIX, or Volatility Index, is a futures contract listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange that the exchange has effectively marketed as the Fear Index. This is due to its inverse correlation with equity indices. When equity markets fall sharply, the VIX typically rises decisively. Technically, although the specifics are not essential to understand, it […]
U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Friday, hinting at a volatile close to a week dominated by tech-sector swings, policy uncertainty, and corporate drama. By 02:16 ET (07:16 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up around 100 points (0.2%), S&P 500 futures gained 18 points (0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures added 89 points (0.4%). Investors continue […]
European equities wrapped up a challenging week on a soft note as investors digested a stream of corporate earnings and awaited a key inflation release. At 08:05 GMT Friday, Germany’s DAX edged down 0.2 %, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 also dropped 0.2 %, and France’s CAC 40 held largely flat. The focus this week was […]
European stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a busy day of corporate earnings. At 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.4% higher. The muted tone reflected investors’ reluctance to […]
Key Points to Watch Out For Nvidia (NVDA): Holding Near Breakout Zone Nvidia is modestly lower in Tuesday’s premarket session but remains close to a flat base buy point at 184.48 after climbing 2.1% in Monday’s trade. Sentiment around the stock stays positive after KeyBanc raised its price target to $250 from $230, citing persistent […]
Key Points to Watch Out For Alibaba (BABA): AI and Cloud Expansion Fuels Optimism Alibaba remains in focus after surging over 8%, driven by announcements of accelerated AI and cloud infrastructure investments. The company outlined plans for new data centers and partnerships aimed at reinforcing its position in generative AI. In premarket trading today, Alibaba […]
Asian shares traded with caution on Thursday , mirroring Wall Street’s overnight softness. Markets across the region hovered in narrow bands as investors awaited a deluge of U.S. economic data that may clarify the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Japan’s Nikkei rose modestly, while China’s major indices edged up. Hong Kong, Australia, and other markets showed […]
European equities advanced on Wednesday, supported by overnight gains on Wall Street and growing investor focus on global inflation trends. By mid-morning trading, Germany’s DAX was up 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 added 0.2%. The move higher followed record-setting closes across all three major U.S. indices on Tuesday, reflecting […]
Asian equities advanced on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting performance. South Korea’s KOSPI climbed 1.5%, fueled by strong gains in heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which rose 1.5% and 5% respectively. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index added up to 1.2%, touching a four-year peak, while the Hang Seng TECH sub-index jumped nearly 2%, […]
