The chip sector had another strong month driven again by its largest component: Nvidia.
Crude oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) take a dip further following the OPEC+ decision to extend production cuts into 2025 while easing voluntary cuts for its member countries. CIBC Private Wealth US Senior Energy Trader Rebecca Babin likens the oil market to an over-expectant party host: "They [the market] wanted those cuts extended into the end of 2024, and we didn't get the gift. And the market's disappointed. So that was the first kind of reaction lower that we saw on Sunday night into Monday." Babin goes on to describe oil futures' reactions to softening manufacturing data from the ISM. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
It's the setup to a perfect storm as the major averages (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are off to a slow start this week and JOLTS data (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) and the ISM's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) print both disappoint. Are these really signs of an economy the Federal Reserve is ready to cut interest rates for? And what kind of opportunities are there in the market within this sort of environment? John Hancock Investment Management Co-Chief Investment Strategist Emily Roland sits down with Yahoo Finance's Market Domination Overtime team to sort through the data. "There's a feeling out there that cyclicality is not going to get rewarded in an environment where growth is slowing down pretty, pretty notably here," Roland notes, later addressing the opportunities in the bond market (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX): "We do think this deceleration in economic growth is the real deal. It might not come... it'll probably come in pretty choppy fashion in terms of the rates backdrop. But ultimately we think that rates will fall into an economic contraction here." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
The utilities sector has outperformed this year, closing its best May since 2003. KeyBanc Capital Markets Equity Research Analyst Sophie Karp and eToro US Investment and Options Analyst Bret Kenwell join Market Domination to discuss how to navigate the sector. Karp says she is bullish on the utility space, claiming that it is "selling the shovels" the AI "gold rush" requires. She also notes that the sector has defensive characteristics because of its non-cyclical nature and underscores the fact that it is historically inexpensive. She adds that utilities are still attractively valued: "The trend is real," she says, pointing to the strength of power prices. Kenwell explains that while utility companies may need to make large capital investments to meet the AI-fueled demand coming onto the grid, earnings expectations are still strong for the sector's leaders. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This article was written by Gabriel Roy
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The U.S. manufacturing activity barometer contracted more than expected in May, leading to a sharp retreat in Treasury yields at the start of the week. After falling back into contraction in April, manufacturing activity continued to decline for the second consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond fell by nine basis points to 4.41%, marking the third straight day of declines. Longer-dated yields also saw simila
Europe needs to change the rules on cryptocurrency to ensure a harmonized approach across the continent, according to Helene Bussieres, deputy head of asset management at the European Commission. Speaking at ETF Stream’s ETF Ecosystem Unwrapped 2024 last week, Bussieres said “harmonization and convergence” were essential to stop national regulators from taking diverging approaches to the asset class. Earlier this month, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a review of the UCITS-eligible assets directive, potentially opening the door to allowing direct exposure crypto in UCITS.
Chip stocks have captured the attention of investors after becoming the heaviest-weighted sector within the S&P 500 (^GSPC) for the first time in history. BMO Wealth Management US Chief Investment Officer Yung-Yu Ma joins Morning Brief to share his insights on the market outlook. Ma suggests that "the enthusiasm for AI is going to come and go in waves," acknowledging the unpredictable nature of sentiment shifts in the sector. He notes that it's "difficult to predict" exactly when and what developments will influence investor sentiment. While Ma believes that the "productivity gains and benefits from AI" will be enough to sustain continued gains in companies that contribute to the technology, he anticipates "a choppy path forward." Regarding market rotation, Ma expresses concern about the current trend, stating: "It's certainly concerning in the short-term that we're seeing a relatively narrow market, and that narrowness has been increasing recently and really driven by fewer stocks... that's not what you want to see for market health." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Angel Smith
According to CryptoPotato, the final week of employment data before the Federal Reserve meeting on June 12 is underway. Investors are keenly observing several economic reports that will influence the Fed's future policy decisions. The job market reports due on Friday are of particular interest. Meanwhile, the crypto markets have seen minimal movement over the weekend for most digital assets. The week started with the release of May's ISM Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) report, which provides insights into the business conditions in the U.S. manufacturing sector. This data is a reliable leading indicator for assessing the state of the U.S. economy and can help anticipate changing economic trends. The services sector, contributing over 70% of the U.S. GDP, is considered more significant. On Wednesday, the May ISM Services PMI will be released, serving as another leading indicator of changes in economic conditions. The week's key events include the release of ISM Manufacturing PMI data on Monday, JOLTs Job Openings data on Tuesday, ADP Nonfarm Employment data and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI data on Wednesday, May S&P Global Services PMI data also on Wednesday, and the May Jobs Report on Friday. Friday's Payrolls and Unemployment reports from the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics are the most significant. These reports provide the number of new jobs created during the previous month and the percentage of active employment seekers. Policymakers closely follow these figures, which are strongly associated with the overall health of the economy. The Fed also pays close attention to labor market changes when determining its policy decisions. The Global Macro Investor commented, 'It will be key to see whether the US labor market continues cooling. Wall Street analysts expect 180,000 new jobs to be added and the unemployment rate to stay at 3.9%. Meanwhile, revised US labor market data already points to a recession.' In the crypto market, it is unlikely that this week's employment and economic reports will significantly impact the markets, which are more closely affected by CPI inflation reports. The total market capitalization has remained steady over the past few days at $2.68 trillion. Bitcoin prices began to rise during the Monday morning Asian trading session, adding 1.4% on the day to reach $68,619. Ethereum recovered minor losses to return to $3,800, and the altcoins were mostly flat, with Toncoin adding 10% over the past 24 hours.