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Positive RiskOn Sentiment Amid Fed Cut and Rising Risks in Lebanon (September 23 to September 27)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 6 days Recap of the past week: The past week was dominated by anticipation for the first rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The Fed did not disappoint and performed a cut. However, the unexpected element was the cut being 50 bps, which came...
Can the Fed Alleviate Persistent Uncertainties and Risks in the Market? (September 16 to September 20)
Market sentiment: RiskOff - 11 days Recap of the past week: The past week brought a noticeable improvement in market sentiment. Investors were bracing for another CPI decline, which would have fueled negative sentiment and the notion that the market was heading...
Negative Sentiment Begins: Will Apple or the Presidential Debate Fuel It? (September 9 to September 13)
Market sentiment: RiskOff - 4 days Recap of the past week: The past week was marked by anticipation of new U.S. labor market data. Friday’s NFP results were not disastrous, but revisions, JOLTS, and ADP combined painted a slightly negative picture, confirming a...
NFP Data as a Key Factor: Could Reverse the Positive Market Sentiment (September 2 to September 6)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 17 days Recap of the past week: The past week was defined by anticipation for Nvidia's earnings report. While the results were excellent, they fell short of igniting a more robust rally in the markets. As a result, trading remained within a...
Positive RiskOn Sentiment Amid Fed Cut and Rising Risks in Lebanon (September 23 to September 27)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 6 days Recap of the past week: The past week was dominated by anticipation for the first rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The Fed did not disappoint and performed a cut. However, the unexpected element was the cut being 50 bps, which came across as abrupt and almost panicky. During the subsequent press conference,...
Market Sentiment Turns Positive Amid Strong US Economic Data, but Caution Remains (August 18 to August 23)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 5 days Recap of the past week: The past week was all about anticipation, with markets awaiting fresh CPI data and weekly US labor market readings. The CPI results were spot on, showing only a slight decline—avoiding recession fears while not...
Negative RiskOff sentiment persists as market anxiously awaits US CPI and geopolitical developments (August 12 to August 16)
Market sentiment: RiskOff - 22 days Recap of the past week: This past week was one hell of a ride, market sentiment indicator remained well in negative territory. Monday saw massive declines spurred by NFP data, concerns over a looming recession, and BoJ’s policies....
Persistent uncertainty and recession fears. Negative sentiment continues to pressure the markets. (August 5 to August 9)
Market sentiment: RiskOff - 15 days Recap of the past week: The past week witnessed even deeper decline in market sentiment indicator. The S&P 500 shed 5% last week and is now approximately 7% off its all-time high (futures). The earnings results from Google two...
Big Tech earnings, macroeconomic data, and Fed decisions may cause significant market volatility (July 29 to August 2)
Market sentiment: RiskOff - 8 days Recap of the past week: The past week witnessed a further decline in market sentiment indicator . The primary drivers of this downturn were the disappointing tech earnings, particularly Google's. The main issues were rising costs and...
End of RiskOn Wave: Market Pressure Expected Amidst Earnings Season and Macroeconomic Concerns (July 22 to July 26)
Market sentiment: RiskOff - 1 day Recap of the past week: The past week saw the SP500 register slight losses and the market sentiment indicator moved to Neutral zone. Right from the start, the week carried a notably negative tone. It began with disappointing macro...
Trump Assassination Attempt, Key Economic Data, Tech and Bank Earnings, ECB Decision, AI and Netflix in Focus (July 15 to July 19)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 38 days Recap of the past week: The past week was all about anticipation for the new CPI figures. They turned out well. Actually, very well. However, it seemed the market was spooked by the inflation trend, leading to a negative turn. From...
Positive Sentiment Continues Amid Key US and China Data Releases (July 8 to July 12)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 31 days Recap of the past week: Last week, influenced by US holidays and the start of the vacation season, market sentiment indicator continued on the wave of positive RiskOn sentiment, with the S&P 500 adding +1.5%. The market was...
Next Week’s Outlook: Key NFP Report and Sustaining RiskOn Sentiment (July 1 to July 5)
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 24 days Recap of the past week: The past week was primarily about waiting for Friday's data releases. We received the PCE index (slight decline as expected), the Michigan Sentiment Index, and the Chicago PMI. The SP500 index ended almost...
Quick market overview (June 24 to June 28) – state: RiskOn
Market sentiment: RiskOn - 17 days Recap of the past week: The past week did not bring any major updates with almost empty macro calendar. Central banks provided their updates on interest rates. The only surprise was perhaps Bank of England's hawkish stance. With...