Fundamental Analysis

Gold Edges Higher as Banking Sector Worries Persist After ECB’s Hike

On Thursday, gold prices increased marginally, rising back toward recent highs as worries about the banking crisis persisted in the wake of the European Central Bank raising interest rates. The European Central Bank increased interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday despite the chaos in the financial markets. The bank ignored investor requests to Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Continues Decline Amid Renewed Recession Worries

On Wednesday, oil prices fell by about 5%, reaching their lowest points in almost a year. The banking sector’s confidence crisis might lead to a recession and reduced demand for energy. Crude recovered some of their earlier losses when Swiss regulators promised Credit Suisse, whose shares had previously fallen as much as 30%, a liquidity Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rebound on Improved Risk Sentiment, Lowered Rate Hike Expectations

US equities recovered on Tuesday as expectations for the size of the Fed’s next hike were lowered by inflation data that was largely on target. Risk sentiment also improved due to reducing concerns about contagion in the banking sector. After several days of risk-off instability brought on by the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Read More…

Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) break out below sideways range

Recap We have been tracking the sideways range in CL for some time. There has finally been a bearish break below $71.72, which is the lower end of the range. CL is currently trading at $70 per barrel. The next few days will prove important because it will show us whether crude is going to continue lower Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Plunge Amid a Deepening Banking Crisis

US equities were down on Monday due to falling bank shares as investors feared a ripple effect from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. However, trading was choppy, and the Nasdaq composite closed higher as some sectors benefited from expectations that the Federal Reserve would scale back its interest rate increases. Investors were concerned about dangers Read More…

Technical Analysis

Euro FX Futures (6E) soar on back of easing US jobs data

The Euro has rallied 2.7% in three days, a large amount for a currency. Reason being, the collapse of svb bank and the easing of US job numbers. This indicates it’s likely the FED will not raise interest rates in the next meeting. The Dollar collapsed alongside the equity markets as fear spread. Technicals The Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Dollar Declines Amid Signs of a Softening Labor Market

Currency futures climbed on Friday as the dollar was hurt by signs of a softening US labor market. The United States February labor figures showed weaker wage growth, enhancing the chance that the Federal Reserve may restrict rate hikes to a minimum. The US economy created more jobs than expected in February. However, slower pay Read More…