The SPY Flies Higher After U.S. Inflation Report Renews Hopes Of Rate Cuts
Portfolio Pulse from Melanie Schaffer
The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) reached a new all-time high after a favorable U.S. inflation report. The central bank is expected to hold rates steady until September, with a potential rate cut. Traders can use Direxion ETFs (SPXL for bullish and SPXS for bearish positions) to play the SPY's movements.
May 15, 2024 | 3:30 pm
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NEUTRAL IMPACT
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares (SPXS) is an inverse ETF for traders looking to take bearish positions on SPY. It offers a return of -300% on the benchmark index over a single day.
SPXS is relevant for traders expecting a downturn in SPY. However, with SPY currently in an uptrend, the short-term impact on SPXS is neutral unless a reversal occurs.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL) rose 2.23% on Wednesday, continuing its uptrend since April 19. Traders can use SPXL for short-term bullish positions on SPY.
SPXL, being a leveraged ETF tracking SPY, benefits from SPY's upward movement. The continued uptrend and recent gains indicate positive short-term performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) reached a new all-time high of $526.80 after the U.S. inflation report showed easing pressures, reinforcing expectations of a rate cut in September.
The easing inflation pressures and the anticipation of a rate cut in September are positive indicators for SPY, driving it to a new all-time high.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100