📊 Market Sentiment: Neutral

Economic Data Releases:

  • S&P Global Market Intelligence: Anticipated inflation and GDP data across Western economies, with U.S. CPI figures, UK GDP, inflation, labor market statistics, and Japan's GDP data in focus.
  • Australia's Employment Data: Expected to show job growth, albeit at a softer pace.


Market Sentiment and Indices:

  • S&P Global Investment Manager Index: To provide insights into risk sentiment influenced by central bank policies, notably the Fed.
  • S&P/TSX Composite Index: Watched closely alongside Canadian dollar and benchmark yield movements.


Corporate News:

  • Galp Energia SGPS SA: Warned of lower earnings for the year.
  • Gilead Sciences' Acquisition: Announced a $4.3 billion deal for CymaBay Therapeutics.
  • Market Movements:
  • S&P 500: Indicating a strong bull market since October 2022 with 10 new highs in 16 days.
  • Diamondback Energy's Acquisition: A significant $26 billion deal with Endeavor Energy Resources.


Commodity Prices:

  • Silver and Gold Prices: Declined amidst diminished expectations of Fed rate cuts.
  • Global Market Updates:
  • US Equities: Reached a more than two-year peak despite regional bank concerns and China’s market pressures.
  • China's Consumer Prices: Highlighting deflation pressures with the fastest pace decline since the global financial crisis.


Financial Services News:

  • Oil Market: Observations on investors dumping oil following a U.S. refinery shutdown.
    *U.S. Treasury Market:
    *Treasury yields dipped as key economic data and Federal Reserve officials' comments are awaited.


📈 Trading Plan for Monday:

Support Levels to Watch:

  • Critical supports at 5039-40, 5028, and 5018-20, indicating pivotal points for maintaining bullish momentum.


Resistance Levels to Watch:

  • Key resistances at 5047, 5054, and 5065-70, serving as potential targets for upward movement.


Trading Strategy:

  • The strategy emphasizes capital preservation, acknowledging the chop range and potential for volatile movements.
  • Bull Case: Focus on maintaining above 5028 for bullish market continuation.
  • Bear Case: Watch for breach below 5028, indicating potential shift towards bearish sentiment.


Tactics:

  • Emphasize disciplined trading within identified support and resistance levels, with cautious engagement in new positions given the expected market chop.


🛑 Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always consult with a professional financial advisor before making trading decisions.
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