Capital.com Research Team

Options expiration is now behind us, which should lead to a broader trading range across the stock market and potentially greater volatility.

Nvidia has become one of the most important stock for global equity sentiment, with unprecedented influence due to its sheer market weight and its critical role in both major indices and the growth narratives driving thematic and sector ETF flows.

The S&P 500 fell by around 60 basis points on Thursday, 17 October.

The SPX continues to face resistance above the 6700 level, with buyers repeatedly attempting to support the market but failing to generate sustained momentum beyond that mark.

Volatility in the stock market remained very high on Wednesday, 15 October, with sharp moves in both directions as equities searched for a clear path forward ahead of October’s option expiry.

Volatility appears to be in the driver’s seat for markets, with trade-related headlines unsettling investors late in the session on 14 October.

US markets rebounded on Monday, 13 October, following Friday’s sharp sell-off.

The S&P 500 fell by more than 2.7% on Friday following rising trade tensions between the US and China. This resulted in the index breaking several technical indicators during the decline, including a drop below the 20-day moving average.

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