On Wednesday, oil prices dropped after reaching a 10-month high earlier, as a surprise increase in US crude inventories countered expectations of limited crude supply for the rest of the year. The international benchmark, Brent futures, settled at $91.88 a barrel, sliding 18 cents. During the session, it hit its highest point since November at Read More…
Recap Last week, CL broke out of a key resistance level and surged above $82. The market is closing in on $90 as we speak, which brings the psychological $100 level into play. Market fundamentals are driving bullish sentiment all around, but what are the technicals telling us? Technical Analysis The $100 psychological level is Read More…
US equities closed with losses on Tuesday as Oracle’s shares plunged over 13%, driven by a pessimistic forecast. Moreover, surging oil prices heightened concerns about persistent inflation pressures before critical inflation reports. Oracle’s shares plummeted to their lowest point since June. The cloud services provider projected the current-quarter revenue below expectations and narrowly missed first-quarter Read More…
Recap The last time we looked at ZB was back on August 31. Price had dropped down into a support zone and bounced with a surge in volume. Read the full article here before we move on to this week’s analysis. Technical Analysis ZB is currently trading within the support zone mentioned above. This has Read More…
On Monday, US equities rose, and the dollar retreated as investors awaited Wednesday’s inflation data. The technology-heavy Nasdaq led the US equities rally, gaining 1.1%. Gains in Tesla Inc. and Amazon.com boosted the market the most. The S&P 500 and the Dow also increased, with gains of 0.7% and 0.3%, respectively. The session seemed calm Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500, like most indices has been surging this year with ES only 6% away from all-time-highs. The trend remains in an upward momentum and there are almost no bearish signals at the moment. Let us look at the technicals to get a better picture of where the opportunities lie and what we Read More…
Currency futures ended lower last week as the dollar index continued its winning streak for an eighth consecutive week. Bloomberg dollar index (Source: Bloomberg) This streak, the longest since 2014, came after recent data indicated the resilience of the US economy. The DXY remained almost unchanged at 105.08 for the day. Strong US economic data Read More…
Gold prices fell as US data strengthened, overshadowing the Fed’s expected pause. Brian Lan from Singapore dealer GoldSilver Central mentioned, “Market participants seek higher returns, and currently, the dollar appears attractive.” The dollar was heading for its longest weekly winning streak in nine years thanks to robust US economic data. This week’s data revealed a Read More…
Recap The last time we looked at YM was almost a month ago when we watched price break out of an ascending triangle. It has been a rocky road for YM traders as the breakout did not last, and a retracement to the triangle has occurred. There may be opportunities arising as we speak, though, Read More…
When it comes to managing risk in trading, it is essential to understand how to do it effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting your journey into the financial markets, understanding the importance of managing risk is essential to safeguarding your capital and achieving long-term success. This guide will explore why risk management Read More…
