On Thursday, gold prices increased by almost 1% as demand for the precious metal increased due to a weaker dollar and lower bond yields. At the same time, investors awaited US inflation data to determine the Federal Reserve’s next move. The dollar index dipped 0.5%, making gold more attractive for foreign buyers, while benchmark 10-year Read More…
Month: March 2023
Incredible example of 1-2-3 reversal on Crude Oil Futures (CL)
Update from last week Last week we analyzed CL and mentioned that there was a chance we could see price drop a few points from $71 before rallying once more above the recent peak, as seen in the chart below. This is exactly what occurred and is a perfect example of a 1-2-3 reversal entry. Outlook Read More…
Oil Pulls Back on Profit Taking, Supply Constraints
Oil edged lower on Wednesday in choppy trading as investors looked to cash in on gains from two straight days of gains. On the supply side, there were concerns about a shortage following an unexpected reduction in US oil inventories and the suspension of some oil exports from Iraqi Kurdistan. A smaller-than-expected output reduction in Read More…
Japanese Yen Futures (6J) preparing for pullback
Quick Update Last time we looked at Yen futures was back on March 2nd. The sentiment has drastically changed since then as US data has cooled and the collapse of SVB. Bulls have enjoyed the recent rally, but the steam is running out, and those who have missed the initial move may see another opportunity soon Read More…
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Equities Reverse Gains After Remarks by Top Regulators on Failing Banks
US equities finished slightly lower on Tuesday as traders considered remarks made by a top American regulator regarding failing banks. Michael Barr, head of the Federal Reserve’s banking division, stated that Silicon Valley Bank’s risk management was “terrible” before it collapsed. One of the greatest drags on the S&P 500 was the decline in share Read More…
Nasdaq (NQ) Futures Poised for bullish continuation
Bulls target $13,500 Nasdaq Futures have been on an uptrend since September 2022, with bulls targeting $13,500 as the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. The current price stands at $12,800, indicating a potential upside of nearly 5% from current levels. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has been printing higher highs since September 2022, indicating the strength Read More…
Equities Rebound After First Citizen’s Bid to Buy Silicon Valley Bank
Wall Street equities rose on Monday as worries about the banking system were reduced. First Citizens BancShares stated it would take over the deposits and loans of insolvent Silicon Valley Bank. The S&P 500 bank index, which had closed down more than 22% for the month on Friday, ended the day up 3%. The deal Read More…
Support level on Russell 2000 futures give hope for bulls
Technical analysis Price action: There is a strong band of support that has formed at the $1,738 level, which was our previous bearish target. It is all the 0.78 Fibonacci level. The candlesticks show strong bullish sentiment as every time price dips below $1,738, it gets bid back up. This can be seen by the multiple wicks Read More…
Currency Futures Decline as Safe-Haven Dollar Shines
Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose amid banking crisis worries. The euro and the pound both experienced significant declines on Friday. European banking stocks dropped on concerns that the worst issues to affect the industry since the 2008 financial crisis had not yet been resolved. Deutsche Bank and UBS Group took the Read More…