NQ is only 200 points away from its yearly lows. The momentum indicator is firmly in the negative. Why it could be time to sit on our hands. Recap of last week’s analysis We pointed out the potential bearish target of $11,592.75, which was our 78% Fibonacci level. It was a clear target for bears, Read More…
Month: September 2022
Japanese Yen (6J) Futures: BoJ’s Intervention could Stop the Yen’s Decline
Japan’s authorities intervened to buy the Yen, pushing prices up. The monetary policy divergence between Japan and the US continues to grow. Analysts doubt there will be more interventions to stop the Yen’s decline. The Japanese Yen (6J) futures prices went up sharply last Thursday when Japan’s authorities finally made good on their promise to Read More…
Technical Outlook: Crude Oil Futures (CL)
The hanging man candlestick pattern is confirmed on the daily chart The target for Bears is below the $81 price level Accumulation Zone around $82 broken to the downside Hanging Man CandleStick Earlier in the week, we analyzed the potential formation of either a hammer or a hanging man candlestick confirmation. Looking at the daily Read More…
Gold Might Reclaim Safe-haven Status Amid Recession Worries
The Fed might tip the US into a recession, boosting bullion as a haven. Rising inflation and higher rates in the US continue to weigh on gold. The US economy is holding up well despite rising interest rates. Gold (GC) futures bulls expected the worst after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis Read More…
E-mini S&P 500 Futures (ES): Prices plunge due to Rate Increases
A look at the downward trend channel on the daily chart ES drops 2.7% in 1 hour after the Feds interest rate decision Vix reading is at 28 and sits within a range Recap In last week’s analysis of the ES Futures, we noted a possible bearish target of $3,750, which has been met. ES Read More…
Crude Oil Futures (CL) Prices Edging Higher on Supply Concerns
Supply concerns grow ahead of the winter season. Geopolitical tensions rise after Putin escalates the Russia-Ukraine war. Crude oil demand rebound in China, boosting oil prices. After falling 1% yesterday, crude oil (CL) futures prices rose on Thursday as worries about shortages occurring during the winter outweighed concerns about a possible worldwide recession. The oil Read More…
Gold Futures (GC): Double Bottom and Pennant Patterns Formation
1-2-3 Reversal call turns into a potential double bottom Major support zone holding since May 2020 Pennant chart pattern forming on 4 Hour chart Support Zone Reminder We need to go back to May 2020 to observe the major support zone, which has been tested six times in two years. The yellow metal is currently Read More…
E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures (NQ): Fed Need to Do More to Lower Inflation?
Higher interest rates are affecting corporate America. Recession worries are rising as the Fed further tightens its monetary policy. Fed rate increases have had little impact on inflation. The E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures prices edged slightly lower during the Asia session on Wednesday. The US Federal Reserve is anticipated to deliver another significant interest rate Read More…
Crude Oil Futures (CL): Technical Chart Patterns to Watch
A 5% swing was recorded in yesterday’s trading session Hammer or a Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern formation Crude oil’s downtrend still intact since the middle of June Targets for the bears and the bulls Daily Chart Candlestick Yesterday’s session saw a swing in CL from being down 4.3% to reversing and closing 0.6% in the Read More…
Investors Worry over Fed’s Aggressive Rate Hikes
Investors are awaiting a wave of rate hikes from central banks. There is a 20% chance that the Fed will raise rates by 100bps. Investors worry the Fed will tip the US into a recession. Investors anticipate additional significant interest rate increases from central banks to tame inflation. Sweden set the tone early in the Read More…