empty
24.01.2023 02:46 PM
US premarket on January 24: US stock market fears corporate earnings reports

On Tuesday, European and US stock index futures are trading lower, struggling to hold on to the previous day's rally as investors prepare for important earnings and expense reports from many leading technology companies.

This image is no longer relevant

European bonds rose and the four-day euro growth streak came to a halt after business activity data increased but was worse than economists' forecasts. The market did not react either to today's strong data on the S&P Global PMI Composite in the EU, which rose to 50.2 points in January, much better than economists' forecasts of 49.8 points. For the first time since June 2022, the indicator moved above the 50-point threshold separating growth from contraction.

The Stoxx 600 index lost early gains and went into the red zone, while the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures are trading at -0.2%.

An upcoming wave of corporate earnings reports from tech giants such as Microsoft Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc. as well as industrial companies such as GE will test the recovered demand for risky assets. Some traders are preparing for the worst drop in tech earnings since 2016. For example, Microsoft is predicted to report its smallest sales growth in six years. However, there are also those who believe that lower inflation and cost-cutting measures helped to avoid a deeper downturn.

Traders expect that the US Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its rate hike cycle. They also believe that the US central bank will raise rates by only 25 basis points at its February meeting, the first meeting of the year.

Yields on German and UK 10-year government bonds fell. The latter was under pressure from poor business performance.

Oil prices stabilized as traders awaited new inventory data. Copper was trading near its highest level in seven months and gold continued to rise for the fourth straight week.

This image is no longer relevant

As for the S&P 500 index, bulls continue to control the market. The index may continue to grow. However, they need to protect the support of 3,986. At the same time, bulls should return the level of $4,010 under control. Only after that, the trading instrument may soar to $4,038. The level of $4,064 will be difficult to reach. If the index declines and we see low activity from bulls at $3,986, they will have to protect $3,960. Breaking through this level from above, the trading instrument may be pushed to $3,923.

Jakub Novak,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
© 2007-2025
Select timeframe
5
min
15
min
30
min
1
hour
4
hours
1
day
1
week
Earn on cryptocurrency rate changes with InstaForex
Download MetaTrader 4 and open your first trade
  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST

Recommended Stories

S&P 500 Forecast for May 9, 2025

The U.S. stock market has overcome uncertainty and is set for growth towards new all-time highs. The price has settled above the indicator lines of the Balance Line

Laurie Bailey 05:15 2025-05-09 UTC+2

Update on US stock market on May 8. SP500 and NASDAQ grow after Fed's policy meeting

US benchmark stock indices closed the previous regular session with gains. The S&P 500 rose by 0.43%, the Nasdaq 100 added 0.27%, and the industrial Dow Jones climbed 0.70%. Futures

Jakub Novak 16:22 2025-05-08 UTC+2

Update on US stock market on May 7. Fed's policy decision on investors' radars

S&P500 Update on US market: pullback ahead of the Fed's policy meeting Snapshot of major US stock indexes on Tuesday: Dow -1%, NASDAQ -0.9%, S&P 500 -0.8%, S&P

Jozef Kovach 11:14 2025-05-07 UTC+2

Update on US stock market on May 6, 2025

S&P500 Overview on May 6 Snapshot of key US majo stock indices on Monday: * Dow: -0.2%, * NASDAQ: -0.7%, * S&P 500: -0.6% * S&P 500 closed at 5,650

Jozef Kovach 16:47 2025-05-06 UTC+2

US stock market still growing

S&P500 Update on US stock market: uptrend still going on Snapshot of major US indices on Friday: Dow +1.4% NASDAQ +1.5% S&P 500 +1.5% S&P 500 closed at 5,686, trading

Jozef Kovach 11:28 2025-05-05 UTC+2

US market: modest but positive move

S&P 500 Summary for May 2 The US market showed a modest but steady rise. On Friday, the main US indices closed in positive territory: the Dow Jones rose

Jozef Kovach 13:38 2025-05-02 UTC+2

US stock market on May 2: S&P 500 and Nasdaq still battling volatility

US stock indices ended the previous regular session higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.63%, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.52%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 0.21%

Jakub Novak 13:33 2025-05-02 UTC+2

US market: GDP shrinks, but Wall Street climbs

S&P 500 Overview for May 1 GDP contracts, but US market climbs Key US indices on Friday: Dow +0.4%, NASDAQ -0.1%, S&P 500 +0.2%, S&P 500: 5,560, trading range: 5,150–5,800

Jozef Kovach 12:19 2025-05-01 UTC+2

Stock Market for April 30th: S&P 500 and NASDAQ Continue Clinging to Any Positive News

At the close of the previous regular session, U.S. stock indices finished in positive territory. The S&P 500 rose by 0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.55%. The Dow Jones

Jakub Novak 11:10 2025-04-30 UTC+2

The Stock Market Rally Should Not Be Misleading

The wave pattern on the 24-hour chart of the #SPX looks generally clear. The global five-wave structure doesn't even fit into the terminal window at its smallest scale. In simple

Chin Zhao 11:17 2025-04-29 UTC+2
Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback
 

Dear visitor,

Your IP address shows that you are currently located in the USA. If you are a resident of the United States, you are prohibited from using the services of InstaFintech Group including online trading, online transfers, deposit/withdrawal of funds, etc.

If you think you are seeing this message by mistake and your location is not the US, kindly proceed to the website. Otherwise, you must leave the website in order to comply with government restrictions.

Why does your IP address show your location as the USA?

  • - you are using a VPN provided by a hosting company based in the United States;
  • - your IP does not have proper WHOIS records;
  • - an error occurred in the WHOIS geolocation database.

Please confirm whether you are a US resident or not by clicking the relevant button below. If you choose the wrong option, being a US resident, you will not be able to open an account with InstaForex anyway.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this message.