Markets edge higher on Fed optimism as volatility slides to new lows
Today’s Market Mood, Key Events, Market Moving News.
📈 Market Mood:
▲ Bullish. Stocks are slightly higher, the dollar is softer, and VIX continues to fall.
🗓 Key Events:
No major economic events scheduled for today
🌐 Market Moving News:
China’s exports beat expectations on strong demand from non-US markets.
Asset Snapshots:
🟢 S&P 500: Bullish – Up +0.19 percent with supportive sentiment from Fed expectations.
🔴 USD (DXY): Bearish – Down -0.14 percent as markets anticipate easier Fed policy.
🟢 Gold: Bullish – Up +0.44 percent as a softer USD boosts demand.
⚪ Oil: Neutral – Slightly up +0.12 percent, holding steady near recent levels.
🟢 Bitcoin: Bullish – Up +1.11 percent with risk appetite improving.
Volatility S&P 500 Index (VIX): 15.40 – VIX is falling and sits near the lows, indicating calm market conditions.
Macro Bias:
Shows overall bullish, bearish, or neutral trends across major markets based on key economic data. It reflects how indicators like GDP, inflation, employment, retail sales, and PMIs are performing. When data improves, the bias turns bullish; when it weakens, bearish; when mixed, neutral.
Indices:
⚪ S&P 500: Neutral
⚪ Nasdaq 100: Neutral
Currencies:
🟢 USD: Bullish
⚪ EUR: Neutral
⚪ JPY: Neutral
⚪ GBP: Neutral
⚪ AUD: Neutral
⚪ CAD: Neutral
⚪ CHF: Neutral
Commodities:
⚪ Gold: Neutral
⚪ Oil: Neutral
Crypto:
⚪ Bitcoin: Neutral
🪙 Price Action Notes:
Falling VIX supports continuation of steady risk appetite.
Softer USD may keep gold supported in the short term.
Equity indices remain stable, helped by China’s stronger export data.
Disclaimer:
This newsletter is for information only and not financial advice. Markets carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research or consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.