Pre-Market Pulse 20th May – Wall Street Shrugs as US Debt Warnings Mount
Stocks eked out a small gain overnight as retail investors shrugged off warnings from Ratings agency, Moodys, about the spiralling US Government debt.
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Pre-Market Pulse 19th May – Stocks notch 2nd best week of 2025, Moodys downgrade US after the bell
Stocks climbed Friday, notching a big weekly gain, after shrugging off an unexpected dip in consumer sentiment as ongoing optimism about the recent U.S.-China trade continues to support sentiment. However, rating agency, Moodys removed the US AAA rating after the bell sending futures lower
Pre-Market Pulse 16th May – Footlocker jumps on takeover bid. US markets positive for fourth day
The S&P 500 rose for a fourth consecutive session, gaining 0.41% to close at 5,916.93, as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and falling Treasury yields lifted market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 271.69 points (+0.65%) to 42,322.75, while the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.18% to 19,112.32 despite strong tech performance earlier in the week.
Pre-Market Pulse 15th May – Stocks scrape small gain as Tech carries the index
Stock squeezed out a small gain, led by tech, a day after turning positive for the year amid ongoing optimism surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal.
Pre-Market Pulse 14th May – Market grinds higher on Trade and Inflation optimism
Stock closed slightly higher overnight as data showing inflation slowed in April supported bullish sentiment on risk just days after the U.S.-China trade deal agreement.
Pre-Market Pulse 13th May – Stocks rejoice as the US & China do a deal… to make a deal…Maybe
Stock market investors rejoiced overnight with the major indices soaring 3%+ after the White House announced an easing of escalated tariffs and agreeing to a 90 day “truce”, easing fears of prolonged trade war.
Pre-Market Pulse 12th May – Global markets on edge leading into US-China Talks in Switzerland
Stocks drifted lower Friday night as global markets remained on edge as high-level U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Geneva for the first substantive talks.
Pre-Market Pulse 9th May – Stocks higher on US – UK Trade deal
Stocks rallied over night as President Trump announced a trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K., which he described as the “first of many,” stoking hopes for a flurry of trade deals ahead.
Pre-Market Pulse 8th May – Fed keeps rates steady, flags higher inflation and slower growth
Stocks swung between gains and losses before closing higher overnight, as rise in chip stocks helped offset a slump in Alphabet and the Federal Reserve hawkish pause.
Pre-Market Pulse 7th May – Stocks drift lower as investor optimism dwindles
Stocks drifted lower overnight as investors mulled the lack of updates on U.S.-China trade progress and awaited the Federal Reserve rate decision due tomorrow morning.
Pre-Market Pulse 6th May – Stocks run out of steam as US ports continue to empty
Stocks snapped a nine-day winning streak, driven by a fall in energy and caution as traders awaited an update on trade deals as US ports empty and investors await the Fed decision due later this week.
Pre-Market Pulse 5th May – Stocks see best 9-day streak in 20 years, led by tech and trade optimism
Stocks closed higher for a ninth-straight day Friday, notching its longest winning streak in more than 20 years as a strong jobs growth as well as on hopes of a lessening of tensions between China and the U.S. over trade.