This week, we analyzed the top-performing sectors to identify U.S.-listed stocks with upward price and earnings momentum, supported by above-average TC growth factor ratings. Our focus was on stocks demonstrating robust quant-based metrics across these leading sectors.

There is no doubt that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision on Wednesday (December 18) will be the market’s focus next week. According to Trading Central's "Economic Insight", a 25-basis-point cut in the key interest rate to 4.50% is likely.

Last week, Donald Trump was elected to be the next U.S. president, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points (as expected), and U.S. stocks rose to record-high levels. Next comes key U.S. inflation data on Wednesday (November 13).

As Microsoft and Meta Platforms prepare to report quarterly earnings, this article provides a concise analysis of expected financials, technical indicators, and quantamental ratings. Discover key insights on each stock’s performance, investor sentiment, and what to watch as these tech giants move into their next fiscal period.

This week, it is the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) turn to decide on interest rates. Considering slowing inflation in Japan and the prevailing trend of lowering interest rates among major central banks, we do not expect the BoJ will do anything on interest rates this time.

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Last Tuesday, Canada's data showed that the inflation rate eased to 1.6% year on year in September (vs 2.0% in August), below the mid-point of the central bank’s 1%-3% target range. The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday (October 23).

Q3 Report Will Test Netflix's Ability to Navigate Subscriber Challenges and Growing Market Skepticism

China’s stock market staged a stunning rally – and then a rapid cooling – recently after authorities announced plans to implement stimulus measures. As the focus of global investors/ traders has turned to China, the country’s economic growth data (due Friday, October 18) are closely watched.