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11 Days of Techmas: Mega Caps Lead Market Advance
9 Dec
Summary
- Technology stocks, particularly XLK, have seen an 11-day surge.
- Mega-cap tech stocks are driving the market's upward momentum.
- Long-term bond yields are steadily increasing ahead of Fed meeting.
US stocks are experiencing a notable uptrend, largely propelled by the technology sector. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) has achieved an impressive 11-day streak of gains, a phenomenon playfully termed 'Techmas.' This rally is predominantly led by mega-cap technology stocks, including XLK itself, alongside Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services, all of which are outshining the S&P 500.
The current market sentiment appears to echo earlier bull rallies, with a potential resurgence of the AI trade. This hypothesis is supported by the strong performance of various tech-related Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), such as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) and ETFs tracking quantum computing and software.
Concurrently, long-term bond yields are showing a steady increase, with the 10-year Treasury note yield approaching 4.17%. This rise occurs as Wall Street awaits the Federal Reserve's concluding policy meeting of the year. Experts also note the significance of the 'Santa Claus rally' indicator, which historically predicts market performance for the upcoming year.
