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US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?
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01 May 04.37

US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?

Apparently, not yet. At least not today, with the S&P 500 set to rise for an 8th consecutive day. Still, we assess whether the numbers justify this age-old market maxim, and outline key market considerations as we enter this new month.

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report
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28 Apr 04.03

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report

This week, we'll get earnings out of 19% of the S&P 500's total market cap. Then, there's the ever-important monthly US jobs report. Don't miss out on what's set to be an action-packed, and potentially bountiful, week for stock traders and investors.

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Bitcoin consolidates near 50-period SMA
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06 FEB clock 13:09

Bitcoin consolidates near 50-period SMA

BTCUSD is currently trading between 50 and 21-period SMAs as investors assess the possibility that the Fed will begin to lower interest rates. Higher-for-longer rates may affect investor's appetite for riskier assets such as BTC.
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This Week: AUDUSD slightly rebounds towards 100-period SMA
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05 FEB clock 09:51

This Week: AUDUSD slightly rebounds towards 100-period SMA

With the Aussie still reeling from year-to-date declines against most of its G10 peers (except JPY), bouts of risk-off sentiment may also keep AUD bears in control this week.
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Brent tumbles back below $80
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02 FEB clock 12:05

Brent tumbles back below $80

The benchmark for global oil prices is now testing immediate support around its 21-day and 50-day simple moving averages, along with the rising trendline from its mid-December trough. Brent bulls need major fundamental catalysts to be restored back above $80/bbl.
Gold awaits NFP test around $2050
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02 FEB clock 11:45

Gold awaits NFP test around $2050

XAUUSD found support at its 50-day SMA in recent sessions, but has been thwarted at the May 2023 peak of $2062.97 on three separate occasions so far in 2024. Will today's US jobs report trigger that upside breakout beyond $2063?
Solana briefly touches below 21-period SMA
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01 FEB clock 13:38

Solana briefly touches below 21-period SMA

21 & 50-period SMAs are set to provide an immediate support if the 4th largest altcoin's bears continue with the downward momentum towards their next potential target - $90.
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USDInd trades above 200-SMA ahead of Fed meeting
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31 JAN clock 10:33

USDInd trades above 200-SMA ahead of Fed meeting

Markets are waiting for Fed & BoE to shed light on their future respective policies. Big tech earnings and NFP data readings are also in sight.
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