Given the RSI readings showing oversold conditions on the 4-hour chart but not yet confirmed on the daily chart, traders should be cautious and confirm with additional indicators or price action before entering trades. The NASDAQ 100 is volatile, and news or economic events can have immediate impacts, so keeping abreast of such factors is Read More…
Month: April 2024
Equities Recover Amid US Earnings Optimism, Easing Middle East Tensions
Equities recovered ahead of major US earnings reports on Monday and as Middle East tensions eased. The rebound comes after six sessions of declines caused by a drop in Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions. Nasdaq’s losing streak (Source: Bloomberg) Equities had a rough time last week, with the Nasdaq posting big declines as Read More…
Gold Futures (GC), Key Levels and Trade Opportunities as Middle East Tensions Ease
The price of gold has experienced a significant drop after failing to break through the resistance level of $2,400. This decrease in price is primarily attributed to a reduction in demand for safe-haven assets, as tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, have not escalated further. US Treasury Yields on the Rise Read More…
Currency Futures Under Pressure Amid Middle Eastern Chaos
Currency futures were mixed on Friday as markets digested the news that Israel had attacked Iran. Safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc and the yen rose sharply before pulling back as the session ended. Although Iran confirmed the attack, the country eased market fears by saying it had no intention to strike back. Meanwhile, risk-sensitive Read More…
Equity Futures Retreat, Essential ES Technical Trades
U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday morning amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a disappointing revenue forecast from Netflix. An Israeli attack on Iranian soil escalated concerns over regional stability. The CBOE Volatility Index climbed to its highest level in over five months as well as markets digested the news. Dow e-minis, Read More…
Interest Futures Plunge as Middle East Tensions Propel Treasury Yields
Interest futures fell on Thursday as Treasury yields soared due to the rising tensions in the Middle East. Furthermore, economic data from the US and policymaker remarks pointed to a delay in Fed rate cuts. Investors were on the edge while waiting for Middle East war developments. The uncertainty in the market rose after Iran Read More…
Bitcoin Rocked by Geopolitical Tensions, Technicals Still Bullish
Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 Following reports of an Israeli missile strike in Iran, global financial markets reacted strongly. Bitcoin fell by 5.5% in a matter of hours, dropping below $60,000. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also declined, falling below $3,000 to $2,895. As geopolitical risks increased, investors moved their funds into traditional safe-haven assets, such as Read More…
Oil Prices Drop 3% as Tensions Ease and US Supplies Surge
Oil prices fell by nearly 3% on Wednesday amid some calm in the Middle East and a significant increase in US crude inventories. Additionally, fading Fed rates cut expectations and signs of weak demand in China weighed heavily on prices. Traders have been on edge since Iran attacked Israel, with some fearing retaliation and an Read More…
Crude Oil Futures (CL) Plunge: Technical Analysis Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Crude Oil has been retreating despite the heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. The fundamentals remain supportive, with a pickup in economic activity, although expectations for rate cuts continue to dwindle. The technical analysis will help us determine the next move for CL futures. Daily Timeframe On the daily chart, Read More…
Gold Prices Hold Firm as Middle East Concerns Offset Surge in Treasury Yields
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as Middle East tensions overshadowed a surge in US Treasury yields. The growing tensions between Israel and Iran have increased safe-haven demand for the yellow metal. As a result, gold has rallied despite the recent drop in Fed rate cut expectations. Gold prices (Source: Bloomberg) Notably, gold prices hit Read More…