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ISM Services PMI Beats Forecast; S&P 500 Rises as Fed Remains Cautious
... strength persisting despite ongoing external uncertainties.
Equity markets greeted the news with cautious optimism. The S&P 500 index extended its recent gains on the back of the upbeat ISM data, as investors took comfort in evidence that the US market can ... ... expanding without veering into recession territory. A pickup in new orders and a stabilisation in employment fuelled hopes that consumer demand and corporate earnings in service industries will remain robust. However, the report also sounded a note of caution: a sharp increase in prices paid by service providers underscored that inflation pressures remain alive. This aspect of the report has kept the Federal ...
Economic Events Calendar for the Week of December 16–20, 2024
... policy. Investors are advised to track these indicators closely and be prepared for potential market volatility.
Wednesday, December 18
00:30
United States:
API Crude Oil Stock Change for the week. Previous: +0.50 million barrels.
10:00
United Kingdom:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November: YoY: Previous — 2.30%, Forecast — 2.50%. MoM: Previous — +0.60%.
13:00
Eurozone:
Final CPI for November: YoY: Previous — 2.30%, Forecast — 2.30%. MoM: Previous — +0.30%, Forecast — -0.30%.
16:30
United States:
Building ...
Economic News, Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Global Markets at Record Levels Amid Fed Policy Easing Expectations
... Specifically, stock markets, including the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, and Moscow Exchange Index, are adapting to the new conditions. Leading companies have also released their... ... confidence in further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Key Economic Indicators and Commodity Prices
Central Bank of Russia Exchange Rate (as of August 16):
$80.02 (↑0.26 roubles)... ... demand.
Retail Sales (China, July):
+3.7% YoY:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. Consumer demand in China remains restrained despite supporting measures, which also...
The Death Cross of Moving Averages: A Reversal Model
... distribution
Criteria:
volume 100-150% of average, close in the lower 20% of the range
Strategy:
avoid any purchases, consider shorts
Integration of Alternative Data Sources
Modern Death Cross systems utilize dozens of data sources beyond traditional price/volume information:
Economic Data Integration:
High-Frequency Economic Indicators:
weekly economic index, real-time GDP estimates
Employment Data:
initial jobless claims, continuing claims, challenger job cuts
Consumer Spending:
credit card spending data, retail sales reports
Manufacturing Data:
ISM PMI, regional Fed surveys, industrial production
Satellite and Alternative Data:
Economic Activity:
parking lot occupancy, ship traffic, electricity consumption
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What is PPI: The Prominflation Report and its Importance for Investors
... inflationary trends in the economy.
Key aspects of PPI:
Focus on producers: Unlike consumer inflation (CPI), which measures price changes for the end consumer, PPI analyzes the costs of producers.
Sectors: PPI covers many sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and services.
Measurement: The index is calculated based on changes in a price basket that includes raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods.
Why ...