The Business Times

Teo Huan Zi

Cranes looming over the construction site of the US Federal Reserve headquarters. The central bank's policy direction and commentary in early 2026 could influence risk appetite and volatility.
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Can the S&P 500 bull run continue in 2026?

[SINGAPORE] As the S&P 500 (SPX) enters the first full month of 2026, price action reflects a consolidation period following a strong...

Past performance, though not indicative of future performance, shows major benchmarks like the NDX and S&P 500 tend to post positive returns in this period.
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Bullish Nasdaq-100 going into 2026

AS THE Nasdaq-100 (NDX) approaches the final trading days of 2025, price action continues to reflect a resilient, albeit slowing, advance.

The Nasdaq 100 is navigating a transition phase after a volatile November.

Nasdaq 100 ends November in recovery mode

The Nasdaq 100 entered the final stretch of November 2025 in recovery after a sharp mid-month pullback. The index had reached fresh...

A clear breakout by the Nasdaq 100 above 25,200 could ignite renewed bullish momentum.

Upcoming earnings season expected to be pivotal for tech-heavy Nasdaq

The Nasdaq 100 has been climbing within a well-defined ascending channel since May 2025, repeatedly rebounding off the lower trendline with each...

At its Sep 17 meeting, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.00 to 4.25%. Policymakers noted that growth is moderating and inflation remains “somewhat elevated”, with Chairman Jerome Powell (above) emphasising a cautious “meeting-by-meeting” approach.
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Broader uptrend intact for Nasdaq-100, with bias tilted towards the upside

With the Fed cautious but easing and inflation still sticky, any sustained move higher will remain sensitive to incoming economic data

From a macro perspective, monetary policy is tilting dovish, which underpins the bullish technical setup.

S&P 500 rides uptrend channel with Fed easing support

The S&P 500 has staged a strong rebound from early-2025 tariff-related swings and is firmly trading in a bullish channel. After plunging...

The Nasdaq 100 is in a structurally bullish phase, supported by strong technical underpinnings and a confirmed reversal signal.

Nasdaq 100 riding bullish breakout amid mixed macro winds

The Nasdaq 100 Index stands at a crossroads. Its technical foundation remains solid, a strong bullish run for weeks, supported by the 20-day SMA. Yet the quadruple-top resistance at 22,000-22,222, fortified by bearish momentum divergence, deserves concern.

Nasdaq 100 facing technical and geopolitical crosscurrents

THE Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) enters the final week of June at a decisive technical inflection point, trading near 21,720 after rallying...

The Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. US stocks powered higher on the back of optimism over the technology giants, signaling that Wall Street is set to rebound from the four-day slump that marked the end of 2024. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

Nasdaq 100 sees mixed signals amid trade optimism and technical divergence

The HSI’s strong year-to-date performance has been driven by China’s economic policies, global market sentiments, and corporate performances.

Signs of weakness in Hang Seng have emerged

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