USA100 Weekly Special Report based on 1.00 Lot Calculation:
USA100 INDEX:
- WHAT IS A STOCK INDEX: According to Investopedia.com, a stock index measures the price performance of a basket (group) of stocks using a standardized methodology. The NASDAQ 100 Index is one of the world's best-known indexes and one of the most commonly used benchmarks for the stock market.
- COMPONENTS: USA100 includes 100 companies such as Apple, Google, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and shopping companies, such as Amazon
US FEDERAL RESERVE HAS BEGUN YET ANOTHER INTEREST RATE CUT CYCLE:
- BREAKING (DECEMBER 18): FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCED ITS THIRD INTEREST RATE CUT IN 2024. The US Federal Reserve decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.50% points in September, 0.25% points in November and 0.25% in December. The bank expects to cut rates two more times in 2025 to slash its benchmark rate to 4% by the end of 2025. The bank expects rates to fall to 3.40% in 2026 and further down to 3.10% in 2027.
- US FEDERAL RESERVE STARTED ITS INTEREST RATE CUT CYCLE ON SEPTEMBER 18 AND USA100 INDEX HAS RISEN SIGNIFICANTLY SINCE THEN:
Data Source: MetaTrader 4 Platform
Please note that past performance does not guarantee future results
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TO TAKE OFFICE SOON:
- EVENT (JANUARY 20, 2025): PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TAKES OFFICE. Donald Trump will take office on January 20, 2025 after which he will start implementing all of his promises regarding the economic policy under his rule, including lowering corporate taxes to 15% from the current 21%.
- STATISTICS: USA100 ROSE AROUND 32% WITHIN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS FOLLOWING DONALD TRUMP'S VICTORY IN THE 2016 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.
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Please note that past performance does not guarantee future results
US HOLIDAY SEASON 2024:
- EVENT (FINAL WEEKS OF DECEMBER): SANTA CLAUS RALLY. According to Investomedia.com, A Santa Claus rally is the sustained increase in the stock market that occurs around the Christmas holiday on December 25. Most estimate these rallies happen in the week leading up to the Christmas holiday, while others see trends that begin on Christmas Day and continue through January 2.
- POSITIVE MARKET SENTIMENT IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER: THE USA100 INDEX ROSE 8.32% ON AVERAGE (2019-2023).
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Please note that past performance does not guarantee future results
USA100, December 19, 2024
Current Price: 21,550
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USA100 |
Weekly |
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Trend direction |
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23,170 |
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22,670 |
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22,160 |
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20,950 |
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20,750 |
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20,650 |
Example of calculation based on weekly trend direction for 1.00 Lot1
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USA100 |
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Profit or loss in $ |
16,200.00 |
11,200.00 |
6,100.00 |
-6,000.00 |
-8,000.00 |
-9,000.00 |
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Profit or loss in €² |
15,569.01 |
10,763.76 |
5,862.40 |
-5,766.30 |
-7,688.40 |
-8,649.45 |
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Profit or loss in £² |
12,805.51 |
8,853.20 |
4,821.83 |
-4,742.78 |
-6,323.71 |
-7,114.17 |
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Profit or loss in C² |
23,322.10 |
16,123.92 |
8,781.78 |
-8,637.82 |
-11,517.09 |
-12,956.72 |
1. 1.00 lot is equivalent of 10 units
2. Calculations for exchange rate used as of 10:00 (GMT) 19/12/2024
There is a possibility to use Stop-Loss and Take-Profit.
- You may wish to consider closing your position in profit, even if it is lower than suggested one.
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