S&P 500 consolidates near recent highs ahead of Amazon earnings
The markets remain in a risk-on mode, with major global indices rallying.
Earlier in Europe, the German DAX, the UK’s FTSE, and several other indices hit record highs. The FTSE outperformed due to weak UK economic data, which increased the likelihood of more rate cuts from the Bank of England. While the BoE cut rates as expected, two MPC members voted for a surprising 50-basis-point cut, causing the pound to drop sharply and boosting the FTSE.
From the U.S., unemployment claims came in slightly higher than expected. With the non-farm payrolls report due tomorrow, the U.S. dollar has pulled back from earlier highs. Given the positive risk sentiment, currency pairs like the Aussie dollar could be on the verge of a comeback.
The focus will turn to Amazon’s earnings, which are set to be released after the close.
Ahead of Amazon's results, the S&P remains in consolidation, attempting to form a bottom following recent volatility caused by Trump’s tariff threats. As long as major support levels shown on the chart hold, any minor pullbacks shouldn’t change the broader technical outlook.
short-term support comes in at 6042, followed by 6,000. Longer-term support is seen around 5830 area, which is critical to hold.
On the upside, resistance comes in around 6085 to 6100. Above here, there is nothing significant until we potentially reach new highs.
By Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst with FOREX.com
Earlier in Europe, the German DAX, the UK’s FTSE, and several other indices hit record highs. The FTSE outperformed due to weak UK economic data, which increased the likelihood of more rate cuts from the Bank of England. While the BoE cut rates as expected, two MPC members voted for a surprising 50-basis-point cut, causing the pound to drop sharply and boosting the FTSE.
From the U.S., unemployment claims came in slightly higher than expected. With the non-farm payrolls report due tomorrow, the U.S. dollar has pulled back from earlier highs. Given the positive risk sentiment, currency pairs like the Aussie dollar could be on the verge of a comeback.
The focus will turn to Amazon’s earnings, which are set to be released after the close.
Ahead of Amazon's results, the S&P remains in consolidation, attempting to form a bottom following recent volatility caused by Trump’s tariff threats. As long as major support levels shown on the chart hold, any minor pullbacks shouldn’t change the broader technical outlook.
short-term support comes in at 6042, followed by 6,000. Longer-term support is seen around 5830 area, which is critical to hold.
On the upside, resistance comes in around 6085 to 6100. Above here, there is nothing significant until we potentially reach new highs.
By Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst with FOREX.com
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