The Dow Jones industrial index hit a new record low of 30274 on Wednesday, a decline of 42 points (0.14%). Dropping to a new low of 3783, the S&P 500 was down 8 points, or 0.2%.
A drop of 28 points, or 0.25 percent, sent the Nasdaq Index to a new low of 11149. Despite a 5.5% increase since September 30th, the Stock price is still down significantly. It was down 20.6% for the year at its yearly low, achievable towards the end of 2022.
What Exactly is It That’s Keeping the Markets Moving Forward?
After a spate of turbulent trading days, investors hesitated to place extra bullish bets, resulting in the stock market index futures indicating a lower opening price.
The possibility that weak economic statistics in the United States may prompt the Federal Reserve to loosen its monetary policy stance. Recent market volatility, especially in United Kingdom bonds, stimulated a rapid stock rebound. Analyst at Deutsche Bank Henry Allen claims.
It responded to recent market turbulence, most notably in U.K. bonds.
But as Allen pointed out, “during the past 24 hours, positive American data releases have caused a backlash in opposition to that story.”
Many Federal Reserve Board members have commented on recent comments featuring Atlanta Federal Reserve Board President Raphael Bostic. They have all reiterated the need to continue to raise interest rates.
Loretta Mester, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will deliver a talk around 8:50 in the morning and 6:30 in the evening. In the middle of these two ceremonies, The Governor of the Federal Reserve System, Lisa Cook, will have her first public speech in one afternoon.
The Stock Market Had a Solid Start to the Fourth Quarter
The condition of the labor market is one of the most critical factors the Fed takes into account. Analysts have hypothesized that investors may be taking a break from the current surge in the market in anticipation of the non-farm payroll data.
The market was maybe too negative as last week came to a close. The relative strength index for the Stock price over the previous 14 days, a measure of market momentum, is now at 28. It is the lowest level the index has seen since October 2020. (Below 30 denotes oversold conditions).
Following the subsequent comeback, the relative strength index (RSI) reached 46, which indicates a gain of 5.5% from Friday’s closing price.
Stephen Innes, the managing partner at SPI Asset Management, stated, “There is nothing to indicate that the market will move out of range trading mindset ahead of Friday’s key risk event, NFP.”
“The knot in the ointment may be rising oil costs,” as Innes put it. If energy prices rise again, the “knock-on inflation effect” may keep the Fed at its current level for longer.
