Earnings Season, US Elections, and the S&P500

A number of fundamental market moving events are due to occur over the next few weeks in the US. Typical earnings season sell off where the equity markets go into a range pending financial news releases for many public companies. Approaching the November 3rd date brings into view the Presidential elections in the US as well … which adds another level of fundamental unpredictability. Check out the key levels here and how the market might respond over the coming weeks. CMC Markets is a global leader in online trading, offering CFD and FX trading. Learn how to trade CFDs with our variety of educational videos on trading strategies. Trade the global financial markets, including currencies, commodities, indices, companies and treasuries. Spreads may widen dependent on liquidity and market volatility. Investing in CFDs carries significant risks and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose substantially more than your initial deposit. You do not own, or have any interest in, the underlying assets. We recommend that you seek independent advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading.