Gold rose on Thursday, breaking an eight-session losing streak as US bond yields and the dollar dropped from recent highs. This rise came ahead of the eagerly awaited non-farm payrolls report this week. IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong commented, “Although there is an attempt at recovery in gold prices today, there is still uncertainty Read More…
Month: October 2023
Oil Prices Slump $5 Amid Economic Concerns and Reduced Demand
On Wednesday, oil prices dropped over $5 due to a decline in fuel demand and a gloomier economic outlook. Both benchmark prices hit session lows, plummeting more than $5, while heating oil and gasoline futures also saw a more than 5% decrease. Since last week’s settlement, crude oil prices have fallen by approximately $10. The Read More…
Gold Tanks: Bearish Profit Target Hit
Quick Recap Last week, we looked at Gold, and the bearish stance we took has proven to be correct, as the $1,831 target has been hit. Unfortunately, however, it was a difficult short trade to take because GC only painted red candles after the analysis, thus giving us no entry on a retracement. Moving forward, Read More…
Equities Plummet Amid Fed Rate Concerns
US equities fell on Tuesday, reflecting concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain high interest rates due to economic data. The S&P 500 index dipped to the lowest level since June 1. Meanwhile, the Dow went into negative territory for the year, ending at its lowest point since May 31. The Nasdaq also Read More…
Crude Oil Futures Cool Off, Giving Opportunities To Buy
Technical Analysis CL made a top last week of $95.03 and has retraced 7.4% since then. This is a welcome sight for traders who missed the move from $67.05 up to $95.03 as it gives possible entry opportunities, which we will look at now. Entry Opportunities An upward-sloping trend line connects the low made in Read More…
Equities End Mixed as Investors Assess the Fed’s Policy Outlook
US equities ended mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 nearly flat and Nasdaq higher. Investors assessed the possibility of the Fed keeping interest rates high for an extended period. The Nasdaq increased as Nvidia’s shares rose by 2.9% after Goldman Sachs included the chipmaker in its list of preferred stock picks. Meanwhile, Fed Governor Read More…
Bond Buying Accelerates In 30-Year Treasury Bond Futures (ZB)
Introduction Prices of ZB (30-year US Treasury bond futures) go down when buying of bonds accelerates due to the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields. When demand for bonds increases, buyers compete to purchase available bonds, driving bond prices higher. However, as bond prices rise, the fixed coupon payments become less attractive relative to Read More…
Currency Futures Gain Momentum as the Dollar Weakens
On Friday, currency futures edged higher against a weakening dollar. Still, the dollar was poised to achieve its largest quarterly gain in a year, marking the 11th consecutive week of gains. Investors factored in the probability of a strong economy and sustained higher interest rates. Despite earlier setbacks, the greenback rebounded following data revealing an Read More…
NASDAQ Futures (NQ) Price Action Mixed
Introduction Last Friday NQ closed the week’s session in the form of a spinning top. The price action is mixed, but there is a case that looks stronger for bulls than for bears from here. The reason is due to the large uptrend we have seen in equities this year, as well as the small Read More…