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US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?
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01 May 04.37

US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?

Apparently, not yet. At least not today, with the S&P 500 set to rise for an 8th consecutive day. Still, we assess whether the numbers justify this age-old market maxim, and outline key market considerations as we enter this new month.

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report
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28 Apr 04.03

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report

This week, we'll get earnings out of 19% of the S&P 500's total market cap. Then, there's the ever-important monthly US jobs report. Don't miss out on what's set to be an action-packed, and potentially bountiful, week for stock traders and investors.

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Can S&P 500 reach 5,000 by February?
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30 JAN clock 13:38

Can S&P 500 reach 5,000 by February?

This benchmark US stock index has posted multiple new record highs since January 19th, 2024. Can this week's Big Tech earnings help the US500 hit the 5k mark?
This Week: GBPUSD tests 21-SMA ahead of BoE rate decision & commentary
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29 JAN clock 08:09

This Week: GBPUSD tests 21-SMA ahead of BoE rate decision & commentary

Cable is testing the key resistance level at 21-period SMA (1.270545) as investors anticipate the BoE’s comments regarding the future of it’s policy.
BRN hovers above 200-period SMA ahead of US PCE
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26 JAN clock 13:48

BRN hovers above 200-period SMA ahead of US PCE

Oil prices have experienced a strong upward momentum amid high expectations of rate cuts and other bullish catalysts.
XAUUSD edges towards 50-SMA despite stronger GDP reading
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26 JAN clock 13:37

XAUUSD edges towards 50-SMA despite stronger GDP reading

Bullion bulls have managed to regain the momentum and are now trying to bring the price back up to the key pivot level at 50-period SMA (~2026.828)
EURUSD upticks towards 50-period SMA ahead of ECB meeting
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25 JAN clock 12:22

EURUSD upticks towards 50-period SMA ahead of ECB meeting

The markets are displaying cautious optimism ahead of the ECB’s interest rate decision and commentary regarding the future policy.
USDInd slips below 200-SMA ahead of US PMI reading
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24 JAN clock 09:56

USDInd slips below 200-SMA ahead of US PMI reading

US dollar index consolidates at around 103.363 ahead of US macro-economic readings: PMI – today & Q4 GDP – tomorrow.
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