The Nasdaq and Dow are both up almost 200 and 300 points, respectively, this morning as the Federal Reserve is scheduled to speak on potential interest rate hikes — and more in Wednesday’s stock market recap.
During times of war, the Fed normally wouldn’t raise rates. So there’s a chance it could hold off on this decision. If that’s the case, the market could post another big rally.
When we look at the bond market, regardless of the headlines and whether the other indices are up or down, it continues to fall. This indicates it’s already priced in the potential interest rate hike.
Retail sales also came in lower than expected, growing 0.3% versus an estimate of 0.4%.
But I wouldn’t worry about these numbers too much. As we move past the holidays, consumers ease up on their purchases and retail sales typically slow down during the first quarter of the year.
In this morning’s stock market recap video, you’ll discover which three sectors are leading… whether energy and metals will rise again… why today’s Fed data is crucial for the economy… an update on momentum levels… the key prices on major indices… plus one long and one short stock to trade, with price levels.
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Stock Market Recap: By the Numbers
This morning’s stock market futures recap:
DOW (mini)
- Close: 33,544.34.
- Futures: 33,717.
- Change: +290.
S&P 500 (mini)
- Close: 4,262.454.
- Futures: 4,293.
- Change: +39.25.
NASDAQ (mini)
- Close: 13,458.56.
- Futures: 13,630.25.
- Change: +177.5.
RUSSELL (mini)
- Close: 1,968.97.
- Futures: 1,984.1.
- Change: +19.4.
Note: Updated as of 9:25 a.m. EDT
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- What Is the Dow and How Does It Work?
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Nasdaq and How to Trade It
- What Companies Make up the S&P 500 and How Can I Trade It?
- What Is the VIX? Understanding Stock Market Volatility
- A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Sector Analysis and Relative Strength
- How to Pick Winning Stocks With Simple Market Analysis Tools
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