Archive for the ‘Equity Index’ Category

Learn to Trade – 6th September Equity Index

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Overview

Last week the S&P 500 future showed some strength, recouping a lot of recent losses, closing above 1100.00 for the first time since 10th August. Performance was boosted by some strong macro releases including the (more…)

Learn to Trade Equity Index 31st August

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Overview

Last week US equities continued to find themselves under pressure as poor data releases increased fears of a double dip. (more…)

Learn to Trade – Equity Index 9th August

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Overview

Last week world equity markets again posted gains as hope of further Fed action was boosted by a soft jobs number. This week focus will be on the (more…)

Learn to Trade – Equity Index 2nd August

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Overview

Last week equity markets remained fairly resilient only slipping slightly, whilst holding above key technical support. Overall the macro fundamental releases last week were solid with GDP coming in close to expectations. This week is (more…)

Learn to Trade – Equity Index 19th July

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Overview

Last week was a very mixed bag for equities, some positive news on the earnings front particularly from JP Morgan was overshadowed by (more…)

Learn to Trade – Equity Index 12th July

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Overview

Last week the S&P 500 achieved its strongest week of gains in 12 months as bulls returned to the party ahead of Q2 earnings season that begins in earnest this week. This week earning releases from (more…)

Learn to Trade – Equity Index 28th June

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Overview

Last week equity markets came under pressure as the S&P 500 future dropped nearly 60 full ticks from its weekly highs. The predominant driving factor was ongoing speculation of (more…)

Learn to Trade – Equity Index 21st June

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Overview

Last week world equity markets had their second strong week on the trot recovering more of the losses of the last 2 months. The catalyst for this has been (more…)

Learn to Trade Equity Index 14th June

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Overview

Last week equity futures showed their strongest performance for 7 weeks with the S&P 500 future gaining just over 25 full ticks. (more…)

Learn to Trade Equity Index 4th May

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Overview

Over the last five days trading conditions have been choppy as we have seen volatility increase. Despite the ongoing concerns in Greece (more…)