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Crude Oil Futures (CL) Breaks Below Consolidation Zone

The consolidation zone is broken to the downside Four consecutive red candles forms on the monthly chart Bears targetting $78.49 Monthly Candles September candle has opened red, forming the fourth monthly red candle in a row so far. We can connect a trend line from the November 2nd low to the December 1st low, which Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Futures: Slight price recovery amid Russian Threat to Europe

The EU proposes price caps on Russia’s oil and gas exports. Britain’s PM Liz Truss is expected to repeal the nation’s fracking ban. China’s monthly crude oil imports dropped, fueling demand concerns. Crude Oil (CL) futures prices increased by as much as $1 per barrel on Thursday after falling in the previous session. An energy Read More…

Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures: Upbeat US Services Sector Data Bolsters Fed’s Policy

August saw an expansion in the US services sector. The Fed will continue raising rates as the US economy steadies. Benchmark US Treasury yields rose to the highest level since June. The E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures price closed down as traders analyzed recent economic data amid choppy trading. Tuesday marked the first session following the Read More…

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Technical Outlook on Gold Futures (GC)

Major Support Zone Proving to be strong on the Daily chart Downtrend Channel on the 2-hourly chart Potential 1-2-3 Reversal pattern on Daily Chart What Has Happened? Since August 31, we expected some strong support around the $1,715.3 level; we have seen that play out now with bids coming in the past week as the Read More…

Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
Technical Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ): Head and Shoulders Pattern Completed

Head and shoulders (H&S) target hit RSI indicates selling pressure is weakening Cautiously bearish on NQ Refer to our analysis on August 30 for a detailed explanation of the Head and Shoulders  (H&S) pattern formed on NQ which has been met. Normally, these patterns may get very close to the full target before consolidating or Read More…

E-mini S&P 500
Fundamental Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Investors Shifting Focus to Stable Sectors

Rising interest rates could lead to economic hardship. Investors are favoring stable sectors like healthcare in a downtrend market. Investors expect a wave of rate hikes this week. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures remain under intense selling pressure as the US dollar soars following an upbeat jobs report. Some investors are choosing to place their Read More…

Euro (6E) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Euro (6E) Futures: ECB Faces Tougher Decisions Amid Rising Gas Prices

Investors expect a 75bps rate hike from the ECB after inflation hit 9.1%. The ECB may take an aggressive stance as gas prices spike. Inflation in the eurozone might continue rising. The Euro (6E) futures continues to be under selling pressure as the US dollar remained the top gainer following upbeat US NFP data released Read More…

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Technical Outlook on Euro FX Futures (6E)

Euro trading below $1 for the first time since 2002 Bearish sentiment remains Potential bounce possible in the shorter term Consolidation zone on the hourly chart Rewind 2 weeks Looking back at the analysis we did on the Euro on August 19th, our call for the break below $1 has been realized. With such a Read More…

Technical Analysis

Head And Shoulders Pattern on the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Chart

H&S target met on the 4-Hour Chart Prices retesting the downward channel on the daily Chart Support Level and high volume zone on volume profile In reference to our technical analysis back on August 18th, ES was trading at $4,260 and we saw a high probability of a break through the upper trend channel. This Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Rising Dollar Limiting the Gains for Gold (GC) Futures

The US labor market remains tight with high demand for workers. US Manufacturing PMI came in above 50 in August, showing steady growth. Analysts expect the US dollar to keep rising, meaning lower prices for gold futures. Gold (GC) futures prices continued to decline as the US dollar strengthened ahead of important payroll data anticipated Read More…