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Find out what is moving stock market indices such as the FTSE 100, Dow 30, S&P 500, DAX 30, and Nasdaq 100 by our experienced traders and market strategists. We cover all major indices, but also write about smaller and volatile indices such as the South African stock market index.

To better understand stock market indices, we help you to stay on top of global and domestic economic issues, central bank, and government policies. We also provide actionable information such as relevant technical analysis to understand better what where traders are placing their entry, stop loss, and take profit orders.

Nikkei 225: Pattern Reveals Japan Stocks Could Fall Further

Indices Mar 22, 2021, 06:02 GMT by Crispus Nyaga

The Nikkei 225 index is under pressure as investors continue to focus on the recent Bank of Japan (BOJ) decision on ETF buying. It is trading at ¥29,200, which is 4% below the year-to-date (YTD) high of ¥30,720. What happened: Japan stocks have been in a strong rally recently. Indeed, […]

S&P 500 Index Dragged Lower By Falling Financial Stocks on Fed’s SLR Announcement

Indices Mar 19, 2021, 16:06 GMT by Eno Eteng (MSTA)

The S&P 500 index is trading lower, dragged down by steep losses in financial stocks after the Fed announced Friday that it was pulling the plug on SLR exemptions for banks. The financial sector index on the S&P 500 is presently down by 1.31% or 7.53 points as of the […]

Nasdaq100 Rejected at Head and Shoulders Neckline – More Weakness Lies Ahead

Indices Mar 19, 2021, 08:18 GMT by Mircea Vasiu

The Nasdaq100 index got rejected at the neckline of a head and shoulders pattern and looks vulnerable. The long-term yields in the United States continue to rise, and that move puts pressure on the dollar and the stock market. Yesterday, crude oil fell over 7% on such fears of a […]

S&P 500 Index: Rising Bond Yields Cap Bullish Move Above 4,000

Indices Mar 18, 2021, 17:58 GMT by Eno Eteng (MSTA)

Credit Suisse is predicting that the S&P 500 index could see a fresh pullback from the resistance at 3980/84, despite an earlier call for the uptrend to keep running until 4070/75. However, a greater pullback would be on the cards if the bond yields keep rising. Fundamentally, there is no […]

Rising Bond Yield Send Nasdaq 100 Tumbling To 13,000

Indices Mar 18, 2021, 16:20 GMT by Eno Eteng (MSTA)

The surge in US bond yields has caused a renewed slump in tech stocks. The Nasdaq 100 is down 1.57% after a huge rebound in the 10-year US Treasury yields, which are up 5.16% as of the time of writing. The Nasdaq 100, like the other US stock markets, got […]

Dax Index In a Bullish Channel, Support Must Hold

Indices Mar 18, 2021, 07:59 GMT by Mircea Vasiu

The Fed is behind us, and the Dax index is poised to open at the highs. While we may see a correction as it tries to follow on the U.S. stock indices futures, the Dax is in a bullish channel, and it is likely to find support at dynamic levels. […]

S&P 500 Index Ticks Lower As Bond Yields Rise Ahead of FOMC Decision

Indices Mar 17, 2021, 15:54 GMT by Eno Eteng (MSTA)

The S&P 500 index has opened lower, after US bond yields jumped nearly 3% on the day ahead of the FOMC decision. The benchmark yields on the 10-year Treasury bond asset spiked nearly 3% to continue the ceaseless rally seen in the last month. The FOMC decision today is not […]

Nasdaq100 Ready to Pop to New Highs – Will the Fed Trigger the Move?

Indices Mar 17, 2021, 08:52 GMT by Mircea Vasiu

The tech index, Nasdaq100, correctly lately, especially during the month of February. However, once February ended, Nasdaq100 recovered steadily. First, it formed a triple bottom pattern. Second, the move higher resembles the second part of an inverse head and shoulders pattern, and the market now prepares to move above the […]

Dax Index Bullish Pennant Calls for New All-Time Highs

Indices Mar 17, 2021, 08:39 GMT by Mircea Vasiu

The Dax index hovers around 14,500, and having a bullish bias as a pennant formation (or an ascending triangle) points to more continuation. Regardless of the pattern, a pennant or an ascending triangle, the measured move points to a move to 15,200 and more. Optimism prevails in Europe despite the […]

Dow Jones Forecast: Fear and Greed Suggests DJIA Rally Could Go On

Indices Mar 17, 2021, 07:22 GMT by Crispus Nyaga

Dow Jones (DJIA) futures are holding steady ahead of the Fed interest rate decision. They are trading at $32,826, which is 81% above the lowest level last year. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 index are also rising while the fear and greed index has tilted towards the greed zone. […]

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