The S&P 500 has fallen nearly 5% in August, and opinions on whether stocks will rebound are divided among Wall Street firms and market commentators, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat, remaining optimistic while others, including Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, are bearish.
Wall Street is experiencing a tough month as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are on track for their worst monthly performances since December, with several factors including seasonal trends, concerns about the global economy, and the Federal Reserve contributing to the market downturn.
September has historically been a difficult month for stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing negative returns on average, but a pullback in September doesn't necessarily mean stocks will stumble for the rest of the year if the economy remains resilient and the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates.
Wall Street is calm ahead of key economic reports that could provide insight into the job market, inflation, and potential interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve, while consumer confidence and job opening reports are expected to remain strong in August.
Wall Street is experiencing small gains and losses as investors await economic news, including an inflation indicator and more jobs data; markets rallied after consumer confidence dropped in August and job openings fell, potentially reducing inflation and deterring the Fed from raising interest rates.
Wall Street ended a challenging August on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones down 0.5%, the S&P 500 losing 0.16%, and the Nasdaq gaining 0.11%, resulting in the worst monthly performance since earlier this year; however, signs of a soft landing for the US economy and lower jobless claims have sparked hopes that the Fed may ease off on interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.
Despite a decline in August, the US market is still in good shape, with a correction in stocks being viewed as a normal breather rather than the start of a bear market, while various trends and indicators suggest a continuation of the bullish trend.
Wall Street started the month of September on a high note after a rocky August, with Dow futures up by 127 points, S&P futures 0.3% higher, and Nasdaq futures up by about 0.15%, as investors await Friday's crucial jobs report which is expected to show that the labor market will stay in a sweet spot.
The stock market is still in an uptrend despite a recent pullback, and there is a likelihood of higher stock prices in the near term as long as the market continues to advance within its uptrending channel. Additionally, the recent breakout in the S&P 500 is a bullish sign for the market, and commodity-related stocks have begun to outperform, making them attractive investments.
Wall Street is optimistic about the September trading month, but there are concerns about falling consumer confidence data and a potential recession next year, according to Commonwealth Financial Network Chief Investment Officer Brad McMillan.
Stocks are drifting on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 slightly higher but on track for its first losing week in three, as concerns over a too-warm economy and higher interest rates continue to weigh on the market.
Despite the pressure on the market, the major US equity indexes have held steady near their recent highs, with the S&P 500 up 16.21% year to date and the Nasdaq Composite up 31.6%, raising questions about whether the current market weakness is due to seasonality or potentially something more significant like inflation.
Wall Street stocks rose as investors analyzed strong retail sales and inflation data to predict the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both posting gains of around 1%.
Wall Street rallied as reports suggested that the US economy is still strong, despite concerns about inflation, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1%.
Wall Street finished the week with a decline in stocks, as the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive losing week, with technology and retail sectors contributing to the slide, while investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate policy meeting.
Wall Street is experiencing a slight decline as oil prices continue to rise, putting pressure on inflation and causing uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.
U.S. Treasury yields remained steady as investors awaited fresh economic data and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's September meeting, with expectations of unchanged interest rates but uncertainty about future policy.
Markets on Wall Street are expected to open with losses after the Federal Reserve suggests it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as previously thought, leading to a decline in futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average; uncertainty surrounding inflationary indicators and high rates is a major concern for traders moving forward.
Wall Street stocks edge higher after a recent sell-off sparked by the Federal Reserve's indication that interest rates will remain high, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making slight gains; however, they are set for weekly losses.
Stock futures decline as Wall Street prepares for the last week of September amidst a drop in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
The recent market pullback continues as the S&P 500 is down 2.9% for the week and 5.9% below its high-water mark, but the broadening of market participation is a positive indicator for the sustainability of the bull market.
Wall Street stocks struggled to make gains as the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and the looming threat of a US government shutdown continued to create pressure, while oil prices rallied, raising concerns about inflation and the Fed's ability to cut rates.
The S&P 500 typically experiences a decline before US government shutdowns, but tends to rebound and gain in the following months; however, the current shutdown may add to short-term market volatility amidst already challenging economic conditions.
Wall Street falls despite bond market pressure easing, with stocks on track for their fifth drop in six days as the market comes to terms with the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates high, causing yields in the bond market to rise and undercutting prices for stocks and other investments.
A majority of Wall Street investors are concerned about the stock market's gains in 2023 and believe that it could retreat further as the risk for a recession increases.
Wall Street turned lower as concerns over interest rates, rising oil prices, and a possible government shutdown weighed on the market, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 both experiencing losses.
Wall Street stocks slipped as investors reviewed data on the US economy, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading slightly lower, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping further; the 10-year Treasury yield continued to rise, and oil prices turned lower after hitting new highs.
U.S. stock futures remain steady as Wall Street faces a slump in September; Micron shares fall after wider-than-expected loss forecast; Meta Platforms unveils new AI-powered products; Evergrande share trading suspended; Oil prices dip after surge in crude stock.
Wall Street is likely to finish the last trading day of September on a positive note, despite the negative effects of a potential government shutdown, as evidenced by historical market performance during previous shutdowns.
Stocks retreated in September as Wall Street reacted to new data on inflation and fears of higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve, with major indexes seeing drops of 3-5% for the month and quarter; meanwhile, bonds saw some relief from rate jitters and the looming US government shutdown added further uncertainty to the market.
The S&P 500 has been hit hard by the September Effect, but investors should remain optimistic as history suggests the market will rebound, and there are compelling buying opportunities in certain growth stocks like Block and SolarEdge with upside potential of 93% and 127% respectively.
Stocks on Wall Street are drifting as higher interest rates continue to impact the market, with the S&P 500 remaining largely unchanged and the Dow Jones down slightly, as investors grapple with the prospect of high inflation and the Federal Reserve's efforts to lower it.
The stock market sinks as Wall Street focuses on the downside of a strong job market, with rising Treasury yields putting pressure on stocks and making borrowing more expensive for companies and households.
The S&P 500's stability at the 4,200 level is crucial for determining the continuation of the bull market, with chartists and investors closely monitoring the 200-day moving average and potential implications for long-term trends and investor sentiment.
Wall Street closed higher as the bond market loosened its grip on stocks, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%; tech stocks helped support the market after a previous decline, while Treasury yields eased and oil prices dropped.
Wall Street is drifting due to pressure from the bond market and concerns about a hot U.S. job market, while oil prices continue to drop, causing uncertainty in the market.
Wall Street stocks moved lower as the focus turned to Friday's key labor market data, following a bond rout reprieve, with the Dow Jones slipping 0.4% and the S&P 500 down 0.5%.
Wall Street stocks finish roughly flat as investors await Friday's jobs report and bond yields pull back slightly, providing some relief to the market.
The S&P 500 has seen a strong bounce off its previous low, but it has yet to fully recover, and the recent rise in Treasury yields and geopolitical conflicts contribute to a cautious outlook on the market's future performance.
Stocks slipped as rising yields in the bond market and new inflation news put pressure on Wall Street, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all experiencing losses.
The BlackRock Investment Institute predicts that the recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields will continue and volatility will persist as investors seek more compensation for holding longer-term Treasurys.
Wall Street falls as 10-year Treasury yield approaches 5% for the first time since 2007, putting pressure on stocks and causing concern about inflation.
Despite accurately predicting the U.S. stock-market rally in the first half of 2023, Wall Street strategist Barry Bannister now anticipates stocks to remain stagnant until at least April 2024 due to higher interest rates potentially impacting corporate earnings.
A crash in the bond market has led to panic on Wall Street, with Treasury prices plummeting and 10-year yields surpassing 5% for the first time in 16 years, which has significant implications for stocks, the economy, and everyday individuals.
The selloff in Wall Street stocks accelerates as bond market turbulence and Middle East tension weigh on investor sentiment, with even megacap tech companies experiencing significant drops in stock value.
Wall Street stocks continue to decline due to bond market turbulence and Middle East tension, with tech giants like Facebook and Google-parent Alphabet experiencing drops in stock prices, while the Nasdaq suffers its biggest one-day loss since February; the global stocks index reaches its lowest point since March, and the dollar surges as Israel prepares for a potential ground invasion of Gaza.