Weak Payroll Data Sends Stocks Higher - May 4, 2024 12:04

The release of weaker-than-expected payroll data has spurred speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut rates early this summer. On Friday, U.S. stock indices surged accordingly. The government of the U.S. reported that the economy added 175,000 new jobs this April, marking a significant decrease from March’s outstanding figure of 315,000 and lagging behind the […]

U.S. Stock Indices: A Dance Between Optimism and Fear - October 14, 2023 19:01

U.S. stock indices are currently dancing on a tightrope, balancing between optimism and fear. While there are signs of growth and recovery, external factors, such as geopolitical tensions and domestic economic concerns, are acting as counterweights. Starting off with Friday’s numbers, U.S. stocks predominantly leaned towards the negative side. The S&P 500, often considered a […]

Relief Rally on Share Prices as US and Europe Make Gains - October 17, 2018 9:44

What a difference a few days make. Stock markets began to rebound strongly in early week trading after the horrendous falls last week. Share prices in the UK had been hit hard, but this mini relief rally was also aided by a weaker British Pound. The British Pound came under pressure on Monday when talk […]

UK Share Prices Continue To Slide While USA Has Bank Holiday - October 8, 2018 12:37

The leading shares on the world’s top indexes continue to climb a wall of worry, with prices falling further after last weeks dismal ending on the stock market. Share prices were down on the FTSE 100 and Dax30 index during morning trading in Europe, and futures seem weak in pre-market across in the USA. The […]

Dow Jones is Finding Resistance At 24450 - July 5, 2018 7:46

As the United States celebrates Independence Day the Dow Jones and other stock indexes take a breather. The yearly national holiday sees markets close. It is possibly a good time for this break to arrive. Stocks have looked weary due to a backdrop of self inflicted trade tariff arguments from their wacky President, and a […]

Dow Jones Tussles With April Highs as US Dollar Begins to Retrace - May 11, 2018 16:38

After a mixed to down first quarter the Dow Jones index and US stocks are back on the rise. The Dow Jones price has gained over 1000 points since the low in early May, and is now sitting exactly at the April highs as the middle of the month passes. The US Dollar finally gave […]

Dow Jones Stumbles and Reverses on Fed Unchanged Interest Rate - September 21, 2017 11:02

The US federal reserve released their quarterly interest rate decision in the United States. They left rates on hold for the next period but hinted at a rate hike maybe on the cards before the end of this year. Once again the Federal Reserve suggested that interest rates are due to rise again. Even though […]

Dow Jones Index Hits New All-Time High As Fed Prepares to Hike - June 13, 2017 23:32

Another day and another new all-time high for the Dow Jones industrial average index. It seems like groundhog day with this strap line, but here it goes again. The DJIA was buoyed by tech stocks rebounding in tremendous fashion, with the Nasdaq 100 also pushing higher after a few days of the wobbles. Movers within […]

FTSE 100 and Dow Jones: Can They Head Higher This Year? - September 8, 2016 19:01

Indices in the UK and USA have been on a phenomenal run since the early February, a rise that accelerated with post Brexit relief. Whilst the FTSE 100 stumbled its way up slowly in anticipation of the Brexit vote, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been strong all the way through, really strong. So much […]