-
1 week ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The bond market has been as volatile as the equity market, as indicated by the Move Index. The price action in bonds will alert you to stability returning to equities. Investors should not rush to add positions until stability returns to the stock market. It was another erratic week in the stock market.
-
1 week ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS When the stock market is erratic you should evaluate your 401(k). The S&P 500 is trading below its 200-day moving average. The general sentiment continues to be bearish. With so many articles and videos on popular media channels advising you not to look at your 401(k) during this market downturn, avoiding taking the other side is tough. If you are close to retirement or retired, isn't a market downturn a good excuse to look at your 401(k)?
-
2 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Declining equities, bonds, and the US dollar is making Wall Street nervous. Investors will need to look at market price action through the lens of macro factors. View longer-term charts, keep an eye on bond prices, and watch the US dollar's price action. Another interesting week in the stock market comes to an end.
-
2 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The stock market indexes bounced back with the largest one-day gains. Technology and Consumer Discretionary stocks were the best-performing S&P sectors. Bonds had the most interesting price in Wednesday's trading. Tariff turmoil continues sending the stock market into a turbulent spin. Tariffs went into effect at midnight, which sent equities and bond prices lower.
-
3 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The broader stock market indexes are all trading below their 100-week moving averages. The Bullish Percent Index (BPI) indicates sellers are dominant. The AAII Sentiment Survey reveals extreme bearishness among investors. The stock market hoped for curtailment of tariffs on Wednesday, but that didn't happen. Even the better-than-expected March non-farm payrolls weren't enough to turn things around.
-
3 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS BSX stock price has been in a long-term uptrend till February 2025 and has been struggling to regain its upside momentum. Boston Scientific stock is approaching its 50-day moving average which could act as a resistance level. If the stock price of BSX shows a bearish bias, a put vertical could be a viable option strategy to utilize. When the stock market lacks clear direction, options strategies can be a dependable friend.
-
3 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS The broader stock market indexes are showing weakness as more tariff news looms. The automobile sector continues to get hammered. Bond and precious metals prices are rising, indicating risk-off investor sentiment. It was an ugly close to another roller-coaster trading week as the stock market struggled with several moving parts. Wednesday's Evening Doji Star in the S&P 500 ($SPX) showed its power. The trading week didn't end on a pretty note.
-
4 weeks ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Tariff concerns were elevated once again on Wednesday after President Trump said he would be making a statement later in the day. Technology stocks and automobile stocks were hit hard in Wednesday's trading. President Trump's tariff announcement after Wednesday's market close could impact Thursday's trading. Wednesday's stock market price action revealed a caution sign, and with it, any hope that rose from Monday's price action just got buried.
-
1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Tuesday's stock market action was lackluster with not much movement in either direction. Lack of followthrough from the previous trading day's upside action shows uncertainty is still in the air. Keep an eye on the health of the overall U.S. economy by monitoring the U.S. dollar vs. the Japanese yen. The stronger-than-expected Services PMI reported on Monday injected optimism into the stock market.
-
1 month ago | 
stockcharts.com | Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan
KEY TAKEAWAYS Price action was sideways this week, with a lot of up and down movement. FedEx's weak guidance sent the stock price sliding 6.45%. Precious metals rally with gold prices hitting an all time high this week. If one word could characterize this week's stock market price action, it would be "sideways." At least it's better than trending lower.
