Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures: Slow-paced Interest Rates Hikes Possible?

Job vacancies in the US decreased in August. The RBA is the first central bank to slow its rate hikes. Markets are hoping the Fed will follow in the RBA’s path. the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures prices are climbing after softer US economic data and Australia’s smaller-than-expected interest rate hike sparked optimism for less aggressive Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: US Manufacturing Slows as Inflation Eases

Risk sentiment is improving as US treasury yields fall. Manufacturing activity in the US grew slowly, pointing to reduced demand. Higher interest rates are discouraging consumers from spending in the manufacturing sector. E-mini S&P 500 futures prices increased by about 2% on Monday as US Treasury yields fell due to weaker-than-expected manufacturing data, boosting the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Euro (6E) Futures: Double-digit Eurozone Inflation Puts Pressure on ECB

Eurozone inflation came in higher than expected at 10.0% in September. ECB policymakers have been drumming up support for a 75bps rate hike. The euro’s decline against the dollar is increasing imported inflation. Euro (6E) futures prices rose after Friday’s inflation reading. Inflation in the eurozone soared beyond forecasts in September to reach 10.0%, a Read More…