Market trading news and analysis

The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.

S&P 500 earnings beat expectations, valuations improved, and the Magnificent Seven led the way.

Many ETFs aim to mirror the performance of the S&P 500, giving traders and investors exposure to the same broad market benchmark. Yet not all S&P 500 ETFs operate in the same way. Subtle differences in structure, costs and liquidity can influence how each fund performs in practice.

Ownership can provide insights into a company’s direction and stability. For easyJet (EZJ), the mix of institutional investors, insiders and public shareholders provides insight into its position within Europe’s aviation market.

Oil and the US dollar share a long-standing, and often inverse, relationship that reflects the complex interplay between global trade, monetary policy, and commodity pricing.

Renewed hopes of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve drives the dollar and yields lower, allowing precious metals to regain some upside

Gold has long been regarded as a store of value and a potential hedge against periods of uncertainty. In the current market landscape, it continues to draw interest from both traders and long-term investors.

Market volatility remains high as investors look to get further clues on what the Federal Reserve could do at the December meeting

Uncertainty about the path forward for US monetary policy is the critical driver of recent weakness in global equities.

Market volatility remains high as investors look to get further clues on what the Federal Reserve could do at the December meeting

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Learn how to access the NSE Nifty 50 Index (India 50) as an overseas investor – via ETFs, mutual funds, CFDs and derivatives.

The UK budget has lifted the pound as traders welcome the government's fiscal discipline, but rate differentials will continue to drive the momentum

The markets price-in a 25 basis point cut to the overnight cash rate to 2.25%, with a small chance of a 50 basis point move.

Market volatility remains high as investors look to get further clues on what the Federal Reserve could do at the December meeting

Explore how to get the most out of the Capital.com mobile app with these practical trading tips. From managing risk and setting protective orders to using AI-driven insights and educational tools, discover how to trade more efficiently and stay informed.

The previous day’s high (PDH) and previous day’s low (PDL) are simple yet valuable reference points that show where notable buying or selling activity occurred. By observing these levels, traders can gain a clearer understanding of market structure and short-term sentiment as the new trading day begins.

Markets enter December with anticipation as the Federal Reserve meeting will be a key risk event, with changing expectations driving market volatility

Gold plays many roles in the global economy – as a traded commodity, a store of value, and a measure of confidence. Yet its price can vary depending on how it’s bought or sold.

At first glance, the idea of buying more of something that’s falling in value might seem counterintuitive. Yet for some traders, averaging down is a way to adjust their position and manage their overall entry price when markets move unexpectedly. It’s a strategy that raises important questions about risk, timing and discipline – and whether adding to a losing trade can ever make sense in the long run.