Title: Market Rallies for 5 Consecutive Weeks: Will the Rally Continue with a Stronger Dollar?
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This video script was published on Monday, October 14 at 08:07 (EST) at the link in the video description.
If you want to see the market forecast first, go to slide 6.
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The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) gave a warning about inflation, but interestingly, the market closed higher despite these concerns due to strong corporate earnings.
The robust rise that exceeded expectations surprised us all, which was a good sign for the market.
As we expected, the market fell to SPX 5675 and then rebounded to close higher, but the gains were larger than we expected.
What's interesting is that the rebound pushed the market even higher after Monday and Thursday's losses.
This means that buyers keep buying no matter what, especially when the market is falling.
Will this uptrend continue for a sixth week in a row?
Let's take a look at Fullhapce’s Weekly swing market forecast and explore the possibilities.
Let's review Weekly Market Index Movements.
all four major indices went up.
By the way, VIX went up by 6.5% with the market going up, which is rare.
SPX: 5815.03, 1.11% up.
Dow Jones: 42863.86, 1.21% up.
NASDAQ: 18342.94, 1.13% up.
Russel 2000: 2247.3, 0.75% up.
Vix index: 20.46, 6.51% up.
Let's look into Weekly sector performance.
Most sectors have shown an increase
The Utility sector declined, while the Technology and Industrial sectors outshined others
The banking sector had solid earnings, with expense discipline playing a big role.
Tech sector witnessed mixed results.
Let's take a look at some of the reasons why.
Overall, market showed strong uptrend.
Still the valuation is too high and US economic data brought some concerns.
Issues like the looming fiscal storm clouds are set to dominate the conversation in 2025.
Bank earnings were decent and tech was mixed, with some doing better than others.
Things to consider:
Central banks are continuously cutting rates, with New Zealand and South Korea being most recent examples.
Despite some upheavals, underlying travel demand remains healthy and industries continue to trim capacity.
Fasteners', Delta's and Domino's reports showed improved performance and strong Q3 results.
Tech companies TSM and Foxconn performed well but others like AMD and TSLA didn't meet expectations.
Here we present our Weekly Market Forecast for swings.
The monthly market looks less risky, but there is a cautious mood due to increased volatility.
The weekly market is still bullish.
Despite five consecutive weeks of gains, the market is still showing promise, but a correction may be on the horizon.
Our indicators are showing that the weekly market is more likely to go up than down, although there are some conflicting indicators.
One such event was the Israeli attack on Lebanon, which caused the market to drop but quickly recovered.
Another was when the CPI results stressed the markets a bit, but they bounced back quickly.
While there is still some skepticism about inflation and global tensions, there are predictions that the market may rise in the coming weeks.
According to our calculations, next week, starting on October 14, the market could reach around SPX 5900 and close around 5880, as bonds and China weaken and the dollar strengthens.
If the economic data released next week is favorable for the market, we could see an even stronger rally.
The tug-of-war between strong macro factors and rising price-to-earnings ratios continues, with the former being the stronger force driving the market higher.
Let's look at the counterarguments.
The opposite scenario is that economic uncertainty could push the market down to around SPX 5730.
The additional rationale for this scenario is as follows.
There were worries on the US economic front with the weak labor market and hot inflation.
The Eurozone experienced decrease in GDP outlook, signalling a slowdown.
Reinforced trade tensions after Beijing imposed tariffs on European brandy imports.
Companies are starting to roll back aggressive price hikes enacted in the years following COVID.
Traders sympathetic to the opposite scenario may want to remain bullish, increasing their hedging whenever prices reach new highs, and decreasing their hedging when prices hit new lows, viewing it as a bargain hunting opportunity.
However, given the market's willingness to move higher this week, this scenario seems unlikely.
Nevertheless, traders should keep it in mind when placing their bets.
The Conclusion is as follows.
We believe that while the monthly market is experiencing increased volatility, the weekly market is likely to continue its bullish trend and we can expect higher returns.
However, concerns about inflation and global tensions should keep traders vigilant.
When the market dips, it can be a great opportunity to buy more.
It is always wise for traders to consider both the main and opposing outlooks to effectively manage risk.
Thank you for watching.
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