Technical analysis

It will be a busy week in the US with the return of economic data and NVIDIA’s earnings results.

Statistical analysis has been used in financial markets for many decades to help manage uncertainty – or, at least, to support the intuitive decisions of some of the top names in investment.

The ZigZag indicator is a technical analysis tool used to identify classic chart patterns and potential trend reversals. It helps traders filter out minor price movements that may be insignificant to their analysis.

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Liquidity in the market has been tightening in recent months as the Federal Reserve’s reserve balances have fallen sharply.

The S&P 500 rose by roughly 20 basis points on 11 November; however, the move was much more subdued than that on 10 November.

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Since reporting results, the AI names have been battered amid fears of out-of-control capital expenditure and the damage this is likely to inflict on free cash flow.

Stocks recovered on 5 November, with the S&P 500 rising by about 40 basis points.

It was a risk-off day for stocks, with the S&P 500 falling by around 1.2%. The damage was greater on the Nasdaq 100, where the index dropped by more than 2%.