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US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?
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01 May 04.37

US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?

Apparently, not yet. At least not today, with the S&P 500 set to rise for an 8th consecutive day. Still, we assess whether the numbers justify this age-old market maxim, and outline key market considerations as we enter this new month.

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report
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28 Apr 04.03

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report

This week, we'll get earnings out of 19% of the S&P 500's total market cap. Then, there's the ever-important monthly US jobs report. Don't miss out on what's set to be an action-packed, and potentially bountiful, week for stock traders and investors.

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Brent finds scant relief from China’s softer tariff tone
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Brent finds scant relief from China’s softer tariff tone

Brent is set for a weekly decline, with its rebound from the 4-year low registered earlier this month seemingly on shaky ground. Here's what could drag Brent below $60/bbl once more.
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Gold bulls taking justified breather below record high
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25 APR clock 12:38

Gold bulls taking justified breather below record high

At the time of writing, spot gold is testing psychological support at the $3300 big, round number, after teasing the $3500 line earlier this week. Why this pullback? And where does XAUUSD go from here? Read on.
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Trade Talk Turns Tame – Is the US500 Buying It?
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23 APR clock 16:11

Trade Talk Turns Tame. Is the US500 Buying It?

Recent comments by US President Donald Trump and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appear to be soothing market fears, cheering on risk assets such as the US500, which tracks the benchmark S&P 500. Here's how high we think this US stock index could go.
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This Week: Can NAS100 stay above 18k?
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This Week: Can NAS100 stay above 18k?

Tesla and Alphabet (Google's parent company) - both heavyweight members of the Nasdaq 100 index - are set to unveil their respective earnings this week. Their respective earnings outlooks will also have to contend with President Trump's erratic policy rollout.
Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears
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Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears

Brent surged past $67 as US sanctions on Iran and OPEC+ cuts tightened supply. Despite a 5% weekly gain, demand concerns from slowing economies cap further upside.
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Gold retracts from its all-time high
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Gold retracts from its all-time high

Gold retreated from record highs as investors cashed in gains amid shifting trade tensions. Fed caution and US-China talks keep markets on edge.
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