Market Notebook
Discussion –
PRICE ACTION:
Equity prices, as measured by ticker SPY, and bond prices, as measured by ticker BND, closed higher on the week.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS:
SPY price broke above the July highs, suggesting a possible transition to an upward trend.
BND price climbed sharply during the week, suggesting a possible transition to consolidation.
SENTIMENT:
Market participant sentiment suggests short-term optimism as most believe the Federal Reserve is finished hiking rates. The most optimistic among investors are eyeing a soft landing for the U.S. economy.
ECONOMY AND FUNDAMENTALS:
Economic indicators within the Market Notebook remain mixed.
Jobless claims are to be watched as an important indicator of a potential recession. Thus far, jobless claims are not indicative of a near-term recession.
All the best during the week ahead!
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