Tag Archives: Stocks
Nikkei 225 Drops Amid Rate Concerns and Earnings Pressure

Nikkei 225 dips 0.68% to 38,451.15 as rate hike concerns rise. Auto and game stocks led the declines. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Central Banks Key to 2025 Trading

Central banks set the tone for 2025 trading. Track rate changes and seize opportunities as markets shift globally this week. – vtmarkets.com
US Treasury Yields Steady Above 4.53%
Yields hold above 4.53% as weaker PCE data reduce concerns on Fed rate cuts, boosting investor sentiment. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Rates, Rebounds, Revelations

This week, rate decisions, inflation data, and GDP updates shape market moves. Key focus on AUD, USD, EUR, and GBP trends. – vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Fed Policy Faces December Labour Test
The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path remains in focus as December’s jobs report approaches, with forecasts of 202,000 new payrolls and unemployment rising to 4.2%. Market participants anticipate a potential 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed’s December 18 meeting, but resilient labour market data or inflation above the 2% target could limit further easing. -vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Bitcoin’s Bullish Surge

Bitcoin’s bullish momentum continues as ETF options launch and key market trends unfold across assets. – vtmarkets.com
US Stock Futures, Dollar Rise as Early Results Favour Trump
US futures, dollar, and Treasury yields climb as early polls show a tight race. Traders eye swing states and await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision. – vtmarkets.com
Asian Markets Brace for U.S. Data
Asian stocks remain cautious amid high Treasury yields with upcoming U.S. payrolls data, Fed rate decisions, and presidential election. – vtmarkets.com
Asian Currencies Fall on US Election Bets
Rising expectations of a Trump victory have strengthened the dollar, pressuring Asian currencies as the “Trump trade” gains momentum. – vtmarkets.com
McDonald’s Gains but Lags Retail Sector Growth
McDonald’s (MCD) rose 1.57% but still trails the Retail-Wholesale sector. Traders await its earnings, with forecasts showing mixed signals. – vtmarkets.com