Interest futures recovered on Thursday as Treasury yields retreated from recent highs amid poor US data. Initially, interest futures had been plummeting after a poor US debt auction. However, this changed when data led to a slight increase in Fed rate cut expectations. The bond market has had a rough week, with yields soaring to Read More…
Key Updates For Gold Futures Current Prices and Trends: Gold futures are currently trading around $2,364.75 per ounce. The market has experienced some volatility, with prices ranging between $2,358.30 and $2,369.00 in recent trading sessions (Investing.com). Market Sentiment: Analysts note a bearish sentiment in the near term, with key support levels under threat. This outlook Read More…
The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) updates on monetary policy highlight that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to maintain the federal funds rate at the current range of 5.25% to 5.5% on May 2nd. The decision marks the sixth consecutive meeting where rates have been held steady, keeping them at the highest level in Read More…
Introduction In our previous analysis on ES, we noted that the bulls were struggling to push price above the recent high and resistance zone at $5333. Now that a week has passed, the bears have stepped in and there is a red engulfing candle forming on the weekly chart that could close as a evening Read More…
Oil prices fell by 1% on Wednesday as investors worried about fuel demand due to the Fed’s higher-for-longer policy outlook. At the same time, a rally in the dollar made oil expensive for overseas buyers, leading to a drop in demand. Oil vs dollar (Source: Nymex, Bloomberg) Risk appetite fell on Wednesday as investors panicked Read More…
Equities ended Tuesday mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rising due to a rally in Nvidia shares and the Dow falling due to higher Treasury yields. The rally in Treasury yields came amid a weak auction and upbeat US data. Nvidia shares rose 7%, leading to a rally in other chip stocks. This had Read More…
Gold prices rose by 1% on Monday after reaching a two-week low in the previous session. The rally came amid a pullback in the dollar and Treasury yields as investors geared up for more clues about Federal Reserve rate cuts. However, the general trend remained down, with prices well below recent highs due to a Read More…
One of the most valuable tools in a trader’s arsenal is the concept of divergence trading, especially in today’s markets. Divergence occurs when the price of an asset and a technical indicator, such as the Relative Strength Index or MACD, move in opposite directions. This can provide insights into the underlying strength or weakness of Read More…
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1. Gold Price Over Time This chart shows the historical trend of gold prices from 2000 to 2023. Over this period, the price of gold has seen a significant rally, with a notable rise around 2010, peaking at over $1,800 per ounce in 2011. This increase was driven by economic uncertainty and financial crises. After Read More…
