Dow Jones, Hang Seng, ASX 200 Outlook: Big NFP Miss Defies Tapering Fears
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Disappointing US nonfarm payrolls print alleviated market fears about taperingFed stimulus, sending stocks to a fresh record high
Asia-Pacific equities may follow a positive lead, although escalating tensions between China and Australia may weigh on sentiment
Nonfarm Payrolls, US Earnings, US Dollar, Gold, Asia-Pacific Week-Ahead:
US markets shrugged off a big miss in April’s nonfarm payrolls report and closed broadly higher. Slower-than-expected jobs growth cooled tapering fears, although strong wage gains hinted at inflationary pressure. Discussions surrounding rising inflation and potential Fed tapering have intensified lately, resulting in higher market volatility. Friday’s report showed that nonfarm jobs increased 266k in April, a far cry from market expectations of a 978k rise. March’s figures was revised down to 770k from 916k, underscoring a short
Nasdaq 100 Tumbles as Yellen Comments About Rate Hikes, Hang Seng and ASX 200 May Fall
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Janet Yellen’s interest rate comments sparked fresh tapering fears, boosting the US Dollar
Futures in Australia and Hong Kong are positioned for losses following a sour Wall Street lead
Tech Pullback, Janet Yellen, USD, Asia-Pacific at Open:
Nasdaq 100 index fell 1.85% on Tuesday as profit-taking ramped up on fresh tapering fears. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may have to rise moderately to keep the economy from overheating. Her words echoed comments from Dallas Fed president Robert Kaplan at the end of last week, who said it’s time to start debating a reduction in bond purchases amid signs of excessive risk-taking.
Dow Jones, Hang Seng, ASX 200 Outlook: Fed Tapering Fear Weighs on Markets
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Stocks pulled back as investors assessed tapering risk after a Fed official gave hawkish comments
The Hang Seng and ASX 200 indexes may fall following a sour lead from Wall Street
US Earnings, Fed, RBA, BoE, Nonfarm Payrolls, Asia-Pacific Week-Ahead:
Investors eye a busy week ahead, with US earnings, RBA and BoE interest rate decisions, US and Chinese trade data, as well as US nonfarm payrolls figures in focus. Mainland Chinese markets are shut for the Labour Day holiday and will resume trading on Thursday. Japanese markets are also closed on Monday. Therefore, there will be lower liquidity and fewer participants on the first day of May in Asia-Pacific trade.
Nasdaq 100 Futures Drop on Mixed Tech Earnings, Hang Seng and ASX 200 May Fall
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US Q1 GDP came in at 6.4% QoQ, beating expectations.
Facebook, Apple and Amazon beat earnings forecasts, while eBay and Twitter disappointed
Futures in Australia and Hong Kong are positioned for losses amid viral concerns
US Tech Earnings, US GDP, Pandemic, Asia-Pacific at Open:
Nasdaq 100 index futures fell slightly during early APAC trading hours after gaining 0.49% on Thursday. Investors are assessing stronger-than-expected US data and a mixed set of tech earnings. Meanwhile, a viral resurgence in India remains a key concern for Asia-Pacific investors.
Dow Jones, Hang Seng, ASX 200 Outlook: FAANG Results in Focus as Earning Season Peaks
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Big earnings in focus this week: Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla
The Hang Seng and ASX 200 indexes may climb following a positive US lead
FAANG Earnings, Fed, BoJ, China PMI, Asia-Pacific Week-Ahead:
Wall Street equities rebounded on Friday as investors shrugged off President Joe Biden’s proposal to raise capital gains taxes on wealthier Americans. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes closed a hair below their record highs, boosted by robust US manufacturing PMI and new home sales figures. New home sales grew by 20.7% MoM in March to 1.02 million, marking the highest level seen since September 2006. A slew of upbeat macroeconomic data underscored strong growth momentum in the world’s largest economy.