The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened lower to start the second quarter of 2023 as OPEC+ cut oil production by 1.16 million barrels per day, causing prices to spike.
Rising oil prices added pressure to an economy already struggling with rate hikes and trouble in the Financials sector, fueling investor fears of a recession.
Several key pieces of employment data also stand to impact the market this week. We have the JOLTS report on Tuesday, the ADP Employment Report on Wednesday, jobless claims on Thursday and data on the employment situation on Friday. The market is closed for Good Friday ahead of the Easter holiday on Sunday.
We’ll also hear from Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester and St. Louis Fed President James Bullard on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.
In this morning’s stock market recap video, I’ll discuss why I’m becoming slightly bearish on the market… which sector is the most vulnerable… the biggest Fed data to pay attention to today… which sectors are prime for upside gains… why an energy rally is key right now… what small-cap stocks are telling us about the Fed… and where the biggest opportunities exist this week!
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To kick off the week, each Monday video will outline my weekly outlook and any actionable announcements, news or catalysts I’m watching. I’ll also outline exactly which opportunities I expect to unfold in the coming five trading days, so check out this short video for more information!
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- What Is the Dow and How Does It Work?
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- What Is the VIX? Understanding Stock Market Volatility
- A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Sector Analysis and Relative Strength
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