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π’ Stock Market Rally on the Horizon? Fed's Rate Hike Pause Could Trigger Growth!
2023/10W5 (10/29~11/04)
Stock Market Rally on the Horizon? Fed's Rate Hike Pause Could Trigger Growth!
π SUMMARY π
The U.S. economy is showing signs of a potential slowdown, as evidenced by the less-than-expected increase in non-farm employment, which saw only 150,000 jobs added in October. This shortfall in job growth has impacted various market sectors. Gold prices have experienced a rise, driven by the latest employment data not meeting expectations and affecting market sentiment. This situation also suggests a reduced likelihood of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. In the oil market, prices fell by over 2% in just one day, influenced by easing tensions between Israel and Hamas and the job data hinting at a possible pause in the Fed's rate hike trajectory.
Despite these shifts in traditional markets, Bitcoin has maintained its appeal among long-term investors. Despite fluctuating below the $35,000 mark, on-chain analysis reveals a strong holding pattern among Bitcoin investors, indicating sustained confidence in the cryptocurrency. Looking at the broader stock market, the anticipation of a pause in the Fed's rate hikes, as suggested by a chief investment officer in a recent report, could pave the way for a rally in the U.S. stock market. This potential pause, coupled with the economic indicators, presents a complex but opportunistic landscape for investors navigating these varied market conditions.
π INSIDE SCOOP π
The U.S. economy faces a potential slowdown as non-farm employment increases by only 150,000 in October, falling short of expectations.
Gold prices rise as the latest employment data falls short of expectations, influencing market sentiment and the likelihood of further rate hikes.
Oil prices fall over 2% in a day as tensions between Israel and Hamas ease, and job data indicates a potential pause in Fed rate hikes.
Bitcoin's fluctuation below $35,000 has not dampened long-term investor sentiment, as on-chain analysis shows a strong holding pattern.
The Fed's likely pause in rate hikes could open doors for a stock market rally, suggests a chief investment officer in a recent client report.
π‘ LAST WORD π‘
In a week where the winds of change have swirled around the stock market, bringing the S&P 500 to a pivotal correction, we've witnessed a tapestry of economic events unfold. From the looming uncertainty over gold's future, teetering between a surge and a fall, to the dramatic rise in oil prices amid Middle East tensions, the global economic landscape is vibrating with change. Countries like Argentina, Nigeria, and Turkey are in a fierce battle with inflation, finding an unlikely hero in Bitcoin as it soars to new heights. And as we anticipate the Federal Reserve's next move amidst these turbulent times, the weight of rising costs and inflation continues to cloud the horizon for consumers.
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