After snapping the downtrend we saw last week which rolled onto Monday, U.S. stock indices rebounded on Tuesday and added to those gains throughout Wednesday. Omicron variant concern and uncertainty continue to influence market sentiment while the latest upbeat economic reports have offered some support. Volatility remains a concern as we head into the holiday […]

After closing sharply lower to end last week, U.S. indices once again saw significant losses as omicron variant COVID concerns pressured the market. Last week, markets responded to the central bank’s latest policy update with the Fed announcing their plan of two hike rates in 2022 and a scaling back of the bond-buying program. These […]

RoboStreet – December 16, 2021 Fed Doubles Down On Turbo Taper  The Fed laid out their plan to catch up with rampant inflation, stating they will double the size of the monthly taper to $30 billion from $15 billion with the intention of raising the Fed Funds Rate two or three times by the end […]

Following today’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, all three major U.S. indices traded impressively higher, booking their best single-day gains in recent sessions. The speedier reduction of its monthly asset purchases and elevated inflation were discussed as the Fed vowed to more aggressively normalize monetary policy to subvert […]

The main U.S. stock market indexes opened mostly lower on Monday, with several sectors, including energy and finance, taking big hits ahead of the last Federal Open Market Committee meeting of 2021. Last week’s inflation figure, COVID variant concerns, and European geopolitical developments are all putting pressure on the market. The $VIX pulled back from […]

RoboStreet – December 9, 2021  Is Inflation Transitory Or Not? That Is The Question  Every day investors wake up to a number of variables that can impact equity markets and their portfolios. Lately, there have been a host of economic and geopolitical factors making for a very volatile landscape. The highly contagious omicron variant put […]

All three major U.S. indices closed in the green as the $VIX pulled back from its recent extreme levels, back to $20. The market’s future direction will likely be determined by a variety of factors, including the Omicron virus, inflation CPI numbers, the Fed’s statement next week, and other news. This week’s key earnings announcements […]

With the $VIX reaching an extreme level, $30, all three major U.S. indices rebounded impressively to start the week and finish in the green. The Dow Jones rose over 1.8% while the S&P and Nasdaq also booked modest gains as investors shook off fears of the latest COVID variant, which pressured markets last week. Still, […]

RoboStreet – December 2, 2021 Volatility Spikes New Virus Headlines  Investors are dealing with one of the most headline-driven markets in recent memory, making for a white-knuckle ride entering the last trading month of the year. Historically, December has been very good to those fully invested, but this year a series of high-profile developments have […]

The $VIX has reached an extreme level, $30. All three major U.S. indices traded lower today after news of the first omicron variant of the coronavirus being diagnosed in California. Omicron virus, fear of runaway inflation, and November unemployment numbers can impact the next move in the market. NTAP, CRM, and ZS are key earnings […]