Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Fall as Dollar Recovers After Retail Sales Data

On Friday, currency futures fell as the dollar recovered from a one-year low after some March retail sales figures were not as weak as some economists had anticipated. A top Federal Reserve official cautioned that the US central bank must raise rates to reduce inflation. The dollar recovered from an initial decline when statistics revealed Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Rises on More Evidence of Easing Inflation

On Thursday, gold rose when additional negative US data supported predictions of a pause in Fed rate hikes. There were also fears of a mild recession which sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets. The dollar and Treasury yields fell after data revealed a slowing in the increase in producer prices last month and an increase Read More…

Technical Analysis

Russell 2000 futures (RTY): Bears struggle to find footing

Recap The last time we looked at RTY, price was finding support around the $1,738 level. I mentioned that the bears would find it difficult to break below that level due to the strong bullish wicks that formed. From here, we have even more conviction that the correct direction is up from here because of Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Hits One Month-High on Hopes of Ending Tightening Cycle

Oil prices rose by 2% on Wednesday, reaching their highest level in over a month. Cooling US inflation data raised optimism that the Federal Reserve would soon end its cycle of interest-rate hikes. This optimism Overshadowed a slight increase in US crude oil inventories. After increasing by 0.4% in February, the US Consumer Price Index Read More…

Technical Analysis

Euro FX futures (6E) surge through resistance level

Technical analysis The Euro has surged through a resistance level formed on February 2nd. The level is 1.106 and should now act as a support moving forward. The Dollar continues to fall and is causing other currencies as well as equities to rally. Take a look at the chart below for recent price action. Trade Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close Flat as Investors Remain Sidelined Ahead of US Inflation

Wall Street equities closed flat on Tuesday as investors awaited inflation data and the unofficial start of the first-quarter reporting season.  In the afternoon, stocks temporarily rose as Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned the Federal Reserve against raising rates too quickly to rein in inflation. Without market-moving variables, investors looked forward to the consumer Read More…

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Technical Analysis

A fresh look at the powerful bullish momentum in Nasdaq Futures

Technical analysis Nasdaq futures have been showing a strong bullish momentum, as the price action continues to make higher highs and higher lows. Currently trading at $13,000, the next significant resistance level is at $13,700, which was a major resistance level in 2022. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also supporting the bullish momentum, as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Flat Ahead of US Inflation and Bank Earnings

US equities recovered from large losses to end Monday flat as investors absorbed Friday’s jobs data and prepared for a busy week of inflation data and bank reports. The Labor Department released its March employment report on Friday, a market holiday, and it showed strong payroll growth and a welcome but minor slowdown in wage Read More…