Elliott Wave analysis: Trade major markets with expert insights
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Market overview and trading strategies
Recent analysis shows the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 are in Wave IV, with a potential downward move to complete the Wave IV Expanded Flat Correction. This correction’s low could align with the March equinox around March 20-21, coinciding with the US options expiry on March 21, 2025.
Elliott Wave analysis summary
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S&P 500 (SPX): Wave IV.
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NASDAQ 100 (NDX): Wave IV.
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DAX 40 (DAX): Wave IV.
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FTSE 100 (UKX): Wave c) of IV.
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S&P/ASX 200 (XJO): Wave IV.
Key financial events on Thursday, March 13, 2025
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US:
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Initial Jobless Claims report at 8:30 AM ET.
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Ongoing corporate earnings updates.
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UK:
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Early release of UK Services PMI.
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Afternoon updates from major banks.
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Germany:
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Midday economic sentiment survey.
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Continuous corporate updates.
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Australia:
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Release of Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes.
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Sector-specific earnings announcements.
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Watch our in-depth video analysis
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00:00: S&P 500 (SPX), SPY, ES Futures.
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12:23: NASDAQ 100 (NDX), QQQ, NQ Futures.
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15:51: DAX 40 (DAX).
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15:23: FTSE 100 (UKX).
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28:35: S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) – AP1! (SPI Futures).
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