Category: Equity Leaders Weekly

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what the resurgence in the price of copper is telling us about the world economy and what small caps are saying about market sentiment.

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the relative performance of equity markets around the world and conduct our monthly review of Sector Scopes.

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at rising treasury yields and energy prices.

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what the Sector Scopes are telling us about investor sentiment and capital flows within equity markets and at recent gains in the S&P/TSX Composite Index.

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the relative magnitude of recent market moves across asset classes and at the recent rally in (Copper/Hong Kong) China-Sensitive markets.

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what breakouts by Crude Oil and Gold are telling us about inflation, investor sentiment and capital flows.

This week marks the culmination of the first chapter of 2024 for equity markets, highlighted by mixed responses to earnings reports, with Canadian banks showing varied results, and companies like NVIDIA experiencing a significant rally. Equity markets showed a general leveling off after initial gains, reflecting a cautious investor sentiment amidst high valuations. The spotlight on GE Healthcare’s unexpected rise and the volatility in cryptocurrency underscores a market trend towards speculation. This week’s Equity Leaders Weekly examines treasury yields, upcoming central bank meetings, and what the NASDAQ is telling us about risk appetite.

Global equity markets show a mixed picture, with Chinese markets rebounding due to stimulus measures, while U.S. markets, particularly the NASDAQ, indicate a slowing momentum. Sector performance varies, with Energy leading gains and Technology facing declines. As we approach key economic updates, including Canadian banking sector earnings, investors face a critical period. In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take our monthly look at Sector Scopes and at recent trends in the Canadian banking sector ahead of next week’s earnings reports.

This week’s Equity Leaders Weekly highlights the S&P 500’s historic breach of 5,000 amidst market volatility and speculative trades, particularly in tech sectors and cryptocurrencies. Despite these highs, concerns loom with unexpected earnings reactions and investor responses to inflation, profiling caution. Upcoming earnings from Nvidia and Booking Holdings, alongside this month’s options expiry, may further influence market dynamics. Notably, the recent rebound in 10-year Treasury yields offers a key point of focus, signaling potential shifts in investor sentiment and market direction.