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On April 16, White House advisor and senior Trump aide Stephen Miller stated in an interview with Fox News that the United States could continue its blockade of Iranian ports "indefinitely." Miller stated that Trump is "a peace-loving man," but added that the United States has made its position clear: "The United States will not be bullied, and the United States will never be threatened by a nuclear-armed Iran. Not now, and never." Miller stated, "A military action could completely destroy Irans energy infrastructure for generations. But Trump has made it clear that he doesnt want to do that. He hopes Iran will choose the right path to reach an agreement. This blockade is severely damaging the Iranian regimes economic strength, and the United States has the ability to maintain this blockade indefinitely, provided that Iran chooses the wrong path."Malaysian Prime Minister: Petronas has assured that Australia will be given priority once domestic demand is met.The EU climate commissioner warned that energy prices in Europe have risen “astoundingly” and there are no economic “workarounds,” and that the recent crisis demonstrates the need for green investments to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.April 16th - The Nikkei 225 index is poised to close at a new high, erasing losses from the Iran war. Market optimism suggests new peace talks could accelerate the end of the conflict. The Nikkei 225 reached 59,549.59 points in early trading, above its all-time closing high of 58,850.27 points set on February 27th. Export-related stocks, including those in the automotive, electronics, and information technology sectors, performed well, while real estate and food stocks declined. Global markets are expected to recover to pre-Iran war levels. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both hit record highs. Meanwhile, the US and Iran are considering extending the ceasefire agreement for two weeks to allow more time for negotiations. "New information is coming in, which helps stabilize market sentiment regarding the Middle East situation," said Masaki Ito, senior strategist at Nomura Securities. He expects Japanese stocks to move in tandem with US stocks.The UK and the EU plan to begin negotiations soon to include the UK in the EU’s newly established multi-billion euro technology fund as part of efforts to reshape relations and boost the UK economy.

US open: Stocks Head Lower, Twitter, Big Tech in Focus

Cory Russell

Apr 27, 2022 10:53

The Headlines on Twitter

Following a strong finish in the previous session and ahead of the commencement of large tech results, US markets are expected to start lower. Inflation has been a major subject this earnings season, and investors will be watching for clues about the impact of inflation on consumer spending when the numbers come in.


The statistics from the United States showed that durable goods rose 0.8 percent in March, up from 1.7 percent in February, but still falling short of the 1 percent expectation.

 

Looking forward Consumer confidence in the United States is predicted to improve to 108.00 from a 10-month low later this afternoon. This would be the first time in four months that it has improved, despite rising prices. Interestingly, despite a drop in consumer confidence, Americans have continued to spend, with retail sales remaining largely stable.

In TheBusiness World:

Twitter is up 0.2 percent in premarket trading as investors digest the news that Elon Musk has purchased the social media company after the board approved a $44 billion deal to take it private.


Elon Musk has already stated that he may not seek to monetize Twitter; instead, his goal is to make it a more transparent and fair platform for free speech.

 

In the next months, profits will pick up a notch, with large tech earnings taking center stage. Earnings growth is likely to slow in general. However, Microsoft is expected to disclose record earnings after the market closes today. Despite this, the stock has underperformed.

 

After the closing, Alphabet is also expected to report. On revenue of $68.13 billion, EPS of $25.63 is expected.

Where Does the S&P500 Go From Here?

The S&P500 hit resistance at the 100 sma at 4510, then dropped below the 50 sma, finding support at 4200. While trading out of oversold territory, the RSI is below 50, suggesting potential decline. 


A break below 4210/4200 could open the door to 4140 if the index breaks below it. Meanwhile, the extended lower wick on the candle to 4200 could stimulate buyers, implying that the price did not find much acceptance at these lower levels, therefore propelling the price higher. Buyers are attempting to break through resistance at 4280, with a move above exposing the 50 sma at 4400.

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