On Friday, currency futures rose while the dollar declined after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed caution about further interest rate moves. Investors perceived Powell’s comments as dovish, anticipating that the Fed is done raising rates. Powell acknowledged that US monetary policy is slowing the economy, with the benchmark overnight interest rate in restrictive territory. Read More…
Year: 2023
Gold Futures (GC) Blast Through All-Time Highs
Introduction Last week, Gold was trending because of how close it was getting to breaking all-time highs. We finally saw that happen, and it was explosive. GC futures burst out of the all-time high, with the price surging 3.15% in 30 minutes. Let’s see what the technicals are telling us now and how we can Read More…
T-Bond Futures (ZB) Technical Update
Introduction The T-Bond Futures (ZB) market exhibits a notable consolidation forming on the daily chart, with current price action gravitating towards the 50 and 100 moving averages, signaling potential shifts in market sentiment for the time being. Daily Chart Analysis It is clear that ZB has been a short sellers dream for the past few Read More…
Gold Slides but Holds Ground for Second Monthly Gain
On Thursday, gold slipped but stayed on course for a second consecutive monthly gain due to expectations that the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates. This would make non-yielding bullion more attractive. Moreover, the rise of the dollar for the day contributed to the drop in gold prices. However, the dollar was on track Read More…
Oil Prices Surge Amidst Supply Cut Anticipation
On Wednesday, oil prices surged over $1 per barrel as investors focused on potential supply cuts from OPEC+ and overlooked the increase in US crude, gasoline, and distillate stockpiles. Possible discussions for additional cuts from the OPEC+ group during Thursday’s policy meeting have boosted oil markets. Reports suggest a cut of up to 1 million Read More…
Equities Make Modest Gains After Mixed Fed Signals
On Tuesday, US equities gained modestly as investors analyzed mixed remarks from Federal Reserve officials. Upbeat consumer data added to the positive sentiment. The three major US stock indexes initially lost momentum but closed in positive territory after a range-bound session. Market participants are closely examining comments from monetary policymakers ahead of the FOMC meeting Read More…
Equities Take a Breath After Thanksgiving
Equities drifted lower on Monday as investors paused after Thanksgiving, anticipating crucial economic data during the bustling holiday shopping season. According to Adobe Analytics, Cyber Monday is projected to drive record spending of $12 billion, enticing shoppers with online deals. This upbeat sign reflects the strength of the American consumer, who contributes about 70% to Read More…
Crude Oil Futures (CL) Technicals: Bulls Get Fired Up
Weekly Chart Analysis:The weekly chart gives us a broader perspective and a longer-term view that we use for our trend analysis which means the weekly doesn’t necessarily have to be a chart we look at taking positions. The noteworthy psychological $100 level stands out, but before we get there, let’s focus on the more immediate Read More…
Currency Futures Climb on Upbeat Data, Dollar Declines
On Friday, currency futures rose on upbeat data while the dollar fell after US business activity data. However, currencies traded within a narrow range as US markets closed early following Thanksgiving. In November, US business activity remained stable. However, the private sector witnessed its first decline in almost three-and-a-half years, aligning with predictions of a Read More…
Bullish Sentiment Remains High In Gold Futures (GC)
Last week, we analyzed the price action in Gold and maintained a bullish stance on the yellow metal. As we look at the updated price discovery, nothing has changed with GC now moving into a price level to test an important resistance level at $2019. The Gold chart shows a significant recovery from a support Read More…