#MarketRebound The current market rebound is showing some signs of weakness. Let's break it down ¹ ² ³:
- *S&P 500*: The index is down 3.45% with a current price of 5,117.60. The open price was 5,272.00, and the high was 5,276.60.
- *Nasdaq*: The Nasdaq index is down 3.71% with a current price of 17,640.80. The open price was 18,241.20, and the high was 18,264.20.
*Reasons for the Rebound:*
- *Potential Trade Deals*: Stocks are rebounding due to potential progress on trade deals with countries like Japan, India, and China.
- *Low Trading Volumes*: However, equity trading volumes are quite low, suggesting that market conviction might not be high.
*Concerns:*
- *Stagflation*: The April PMI data could reignite market stagflation concerns, potentially keeping the Fed on the sidelines for longer.
- *Economic Slowdown*: The Flash PMI figures suggest a slower pace of economic growth, which could impact market expectations.
*Key Economic Data:*
- *April Flash Manufacturing PMI*: Expected to fall to 49.4 from 50.2 in March.
- *Flash Service PMI*: Expected to retreat to 52.8 in April from 54.4.
- *Composite Flash PMI*: Expected to be around 52, indicating a slower pace of economic growth.