Santa rally

Week Ahead: US500 “Santa Rally” still in play?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:51:27 +0000

Week Ahead: US500 “Santa Rally” still in play? Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 12/20/2024 - 12:51

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FXTM’s US500, which tracks the benchmark S&P 500 index is on track for its worst trading week since September. But bulls could make a return if the “Santa Claus rally” kicks off in the week ahead...

Bitcoin “Santa Rally” coming to town?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:41:33 +0000

Bitcoin “Santa Rally” coming to town? Lukman.Otunuga… Tue, 12/17/2024 - 13:41

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Christmas may have come early for investors after Bitcoin surpassed $107,000 for the first time. Prices are up over 10% month-to-date, pushing 2024-year gains beyond 150%.

Santa Rally: Why the S&P 500 tends to climb this time of year?

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:20:54 +0000

Santa Rally: Why the S&P 500 tends to climb this time of year? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Tue, 12/26/2023 - 13:20

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The SPX500_m is edging higher on day 1 of the traditional "Santa Rally" period. Here's all you need to know about this year-end phenomenon: its frequency, possible causes, as well as potential implications for this benchmark stock index in the days (and year) ahead.

Week Ahead: SPX500_m poised for a ‘Santa Rally’?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:57:05 +0000

Week Ahead: SPX500_m poised for a ‘Santa Rally’? Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:57

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Christmas may have come early for investors after the S&P 500 ended November 8.9% higher!

Tech stocks hit as questions abound heading into 2023

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:58:47 +0000

Tech stocks hit as questions abound heading into 2023 han.tan@FXTM CY CA Wed, 12/28/2022 - 11:58

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Markets are very much in holiday mode with very thin volumes and light liquidity.

This means we see choppy price action with swings between gains and losses in very quick time. Big trading desks at banks and funds are manned with skeletal staff so position sizing is minimal and new bets are not being taken until the new year.

Santa Rally coming to town?

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:50:42 +0000

Stock markets found some buyers amid low volumes and holiday liquidity yesterday, with the benchmark S&P 500 enjoying its best session in over a week.

The clue-chip index added close to 1.5%, likewise the other Wall Street indices in a session that got bulls talking about a Santa Rally.

What is a 'Santa Rally'?

Market commentators tend to use the 'Santa Rally' term quite broadly to Read More