Indexes Hit Record Highs On Trade Optimism

Posted on by The INO.com Team

Hello traders everywhere. The DOW hit a record high Friday after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said China and the U.S. were getting close to reaching a trade deal trading 120 points higher. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ also hit all-time highs, climbing +0.6% and +0.7%, respectively.

Trade-sensitive names such as Caterpillar, Boeing, Apple, and Micron Technology all rose at least +0.5%. Gold, meanwhile, gained +.60% for the week trading at $1,472.10 per ounce. Crude oil, however, hasn't had the same fate losing -.35% on the week entering a sidelines position, much like gold.

The U.S. Dollar continues to trade right around the $98 level, and we're waiting on a breakout above $98.39 to give us a green weekly Trade Triangle, which would indicate a move to a long-term uptrend. On the flip side, Bitcoin continues to be stuck in a tight trading range, but we could get a move lower if it breaks below $8,363, triggering a red weekly Trade Triangle.

Kudlow, the National Economic Council director, said Thursday that a deal between the two nations was approaching, highlighting constructive discussions with Beijing. His comments came after multiple reports suggested both sides were locked in a disagreement over the terms of a phase one trade agreement.

Through Thursday's close, the S&P 500 and DOW are up +3.4% and +2.8%, respectively, over the past month, while the NASDAQ has gained +4.1% for November.

Investors also digested mixed data on the U.S. consumer. Retail sales grew by +0.3% in October, topping an estimate of +0.2%. However, the data also showed big-ticket purchases dropped last month.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that he does not see signs of bubbles brewing amid concerns over higher corporate and government debt.

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Every Success,
Jeremy Lutz
INO.com and MarketClub.com