Equities covid
Fundamental Analysis

Equities Choppy as Investors Anxiously Await US Inflation Data

There are worries about a rise in COVID-19 infections in China following the reopening. Core US CPI inflation is expected to decrease from 6.3% to 6.1%. At the Fed’s final meeting of 2022 on Wednesday, rates are projected to rise by 50 basis points. Following early gains on Tuesday, equities fell as investors awaited US Read More…

E-mini S&P 500
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S&P 500 Futures (ES) Runs Into Resistance Pre-CPI Report

The downward trend line on the daily chart acts as resistance, and ES struggles to push through Anchored VWAP at the high of the year, acting as an accumulation point for shorts Factoring the Inflation report and Fed rate decision into this week’s sentiment Resistance You will remember from the analysis on December 2nd that Read More…

currency futures
Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Edge Lower After US PPI Beats Forecasts

US producer prices increased more than anticipated last month. Markets are awaiting several important central bank meetings and releasing the latest US inflation figures. The BoE and the European Central Bank are expected to announce 50 bp rate increases. Currency futures fell as the dollar increased on Monday after data on Friday revealed that US Read More…

Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
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NASDAQ Futures (NQ) Stuck In Consolidation

NQ remains within a tight consolidation zone Different ways we can capitalize on the breakout Targets for each direction and what it means for markets in 2023 NQ Remains Within Tight Range Amid Inflation Report NQ has been stuck in a 574-point range for almost a month now. We saw a huge rally in markets Read More…

gold futures
Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Remain Flat Ahead of Key US Inflation Data

There is a 93% probability of a 50bps Fed rate hike next week. Initial jobless claims in the US went up slightly last week. The US economy could experience a brief and modest recession next year. Gold prices were mostly unchanged on Friday as wary investors kept an eye on important US inflation data and Read More…

Market Overview Technical Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Futures: Price Action Analysis

Bears take over as CL’s price drops 12% in a week. The hourly chart shows the potential of a double-bottom formation. Bears Take Over In Monday’s article, we discussed two possible scenarios, the Bear case and the Bull case. Since then, CL has dropped 12% and has taken out the spinning top’s low. CL is Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rebound After Giving Up 2022 Gains

On Wednesday, Oil fell to its lowest level of the year. US crude output increased last week, reaching 12.2 million barrels per day, its highest level since August. US gasoline stocks increased by 5.3 million barrels over the week to reach 219.1 million. After falling to their lowest point this year in the previous session, Read More…

Market Overview Technical Analysis

Euro FX (6E) Futures: Overbought & Showing Bearish Divergence

6E is still trading within the Multi-Year level we have been watching closely. MACD showing signs of bearish divergence. Morning star spotted on the monthly chart. Technicals Showing Bearish Sentiment Multi-Year Level The multi-year level we have been watching closely still has a tight grip on the Euro. You will remember from last week’s analysis Read More…

risk sentiment
Fundamental Analysis

Investors Abandon Risky Assets Amid Increased Recession Concerns

Big US banks expect a poorer economy in 2023, warning of a looming recession. The S&P 500 collapsed for a fourth straight session on Tuesday after a two-month rally. China posted dismal trade figures for November, with imports and exports experiencing their largest monthly declines since 2020. Equities fell on Wednesday as investors became risk-averse. Read More…