MARKETS TODAY

Nasdaq Surges Above All Moving Averages, U.S. Dollar Index (^DXY) Maintains Impressive Strength

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“Empowering Financial Success” Vica Partners Financial Group MARKETS TODAY – September 5th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Global Markets Snapshot Asian markets displayed a mixed performance during the latest closing session. Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced by 0.30%, whereas Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined, dragging down China’s Shanghai Composite by 2.06% and 0.71% respectively. S&P futures commenced trading … Read more

Energy Sector and Chinese Mega-Cap Stocks Rally on Friday; UltraShort 20+ Treasuries (^TB) Surges +3.2% as Investors Take Long Positions

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“Empowering Financial Success” Vica Partners Financial Group MARKETS TODAY – September 1st, 2023 (Vica Partners) Global Markets Snapshot During the overnight session, Asian markets displayed mixed results. The Shanghai Composite posted a 0.43% gain, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 witnessed a 0.28% increase, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined by 0.55%. S&P futures started trading just … Read more

Consumer Discretionary and Broadline Retail Shine on Thursday, Personal Spending Gains Despite Falling Income

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“Empowering Financial Success” Vica Partners Financial Group’s Newsletter MARKETS TODAY – August 31st, 2023 (Vica Partners) Global Markets Snapshot Asian Markets: Overnight, Asian markets showed mixed performance. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose by 0.88%, while China’s Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined by 0.55%. S&P futures opened slightly above fair value, up by 0.05%. … Read more

Indices Rise as CBOE Volatility ^VIX Index Drops Below its 50-day Moving Average, Rising Stocks Threaten Feds Inflation Metrics

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MARKETS TODAY August 30th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished mixed, Japan’s Nikkei 225 was up 0.18%, China’s Shanghai Composite up 0.04%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng 0.00%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.06% above fair value. European markets finished mixed, London’s FTSE 100 up 0.12%, Germany’s DAX down 0.24% and France’s CAC 40 … Read more

NYFANG + >3% as Mega Cap Tech Pops, U.S. Court Supports Bitcoin ETF Jumps 5.9%

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MARKETS TODAY August 29th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished higher, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 1.95%, China’s Shanghai Composite up 1.20% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 0.18%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.01% below fair value. European markets finished higher, London’s FTSE 100 up 1.72%, Germany’s DAX up 0.88% and France’s CAC … Read more

Nasdaq Riding High Monday on China Tech, Traders Ultra Short Regional Banks as FDIC Bank Rules out Tomorrow

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MARKETS TODAY August 28th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished higher, Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 1.73%, China’s Shanghai Composite up 1.13% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.97%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.46% above fair value. European markets finished higher, France’s CAC 40 up 1.32%, Germany’s DAX up 1.03% and London’s FTSE … Read more

Nasdaq and S&P 500 Post Weekly Gains on Late Friday Rally, Energy Sector Leads in August while Gas & Oil Prices Steadily Advance

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MARKETS TODAY August 25th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished lower, Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost 2.05%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 1.40% China’s Shanghai Composite down 0.59%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.30% above fair value. European markets finished higher, France’s CAC 40 up 0.21%, London’s FTSE 100 up 0.07% and Germany’s DAX … Read more

Fed Powell’s Friday Jackson Hole Meeting Weighs on Markets, Traders Score with UltraPro Short ETF ^SQQQ +6.7% on Hawkish Speak Expectations

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MARKETS TODAY August 24th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished higher, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 2.05%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 0.87% and China’s Shanghai Composite up 0.12%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.43% above fair value. European markets finished mixed, London’s FTSE 100 gained 0.18%. Germany’s DAX down 0.68% and France’s CAC … Read more

US Market Rises as Nvidia Renews Investor Optimism, iShares Silver Trust (SLV) +4% with 2X Volume Today

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MARKETS TODAY August 23rd, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished mixed, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.48% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 0.31%. China’s Shanghai Composite lost 1.34%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.20% above fair value. European markets finished higher, London’s FTSE 100 gained 0.68%, Germany’s DAX up 0.15% and France’s CAC … Read more

Nasdaq Modest Gains Tuesday as Market Awaits Nvidia AI Earnings, China Mega Cap Tech Gains Majority Favor in Options Market

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MARKETS TODAY August 22nd, 2023 (Vica Partners) Overnight/US Premarket, Asian markets finished higher, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.95% while Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 0.92% and China’s Shanghai Composite up 0.88%. S&P futures opened trading at 0.35% above fair value. European markets finished higher, Germany’s DAX gained 0.66% while France’s CAC 40 up 0.59% and London’s … Read more