S&P 500 Index Stock Discussion

We know that rate cuts can come in two forms: preventative and recession-driven. Preventative rate cuts occur when the economy is slowing down, aiming to stimulate business expansion and consumer spending, usually leading to higher asset prices. In contrast, recession-driven rate cuts happen during an economic crisis to salvage the economy, often resulting in significant drops in asset prices.
So, what should you buy during a recession when rate c...

U.S. Stocks:
Dow Jones closed flat; S&P 500 down 0.32%; Nasdaq down 0.85%.
Bond Market:
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up 1.51 basis points to 3.8141%. 2-year Treasury yield up 1.84 basis points to 3.9336%.
Commodities:
WTI October crude oil futures up $2.59, or 3.46%, to $77.42 per barrel. Brent October crude oil futures up $2.41, or 3.05%, to $81.43 per barrel. COMEX gold futures up 0.29% to $2553.60 per ounce. Shanghai nickel futures up over 1.3% in night trading, with internation...

China International Capital Corporation (CICC) commented on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium, highlighting the following key points:
September Rate Cut Expected: It is almost certain that a rate cut in September is on the table, aligning with market expectations.
Shift in Focus from Inflation to Employment: Powell's speech signaled that the Fed is now shifting its focus from inflation to employment, essentially declaring victory over inflation by st...

S&P: 5,616.84 (-0.3%)
DJIA: 41,240.52 (+0.2%)
Nasdaq-100: 19,516.44 (-1.0%)
Eurostoxx: 4,896.69 (-0.3%)
U.S. crude futures: 77.42 (+3.5%)
U.S. stock markets were dragged to a mixed finish on Monday, despite the Dow Jones climbing to a record high close. The Dow Jones inched up 0.2%, extending gains to a second consecutive day. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 closed lower as investors brace for Nvidia’s ...