Introduction As we approach the final quarter of 2024, the E-mini Russell 2000 Index Futures presents a short trade opportunity that has caught our attention. After a 23% rally for the past year and multiple tests of the resistance level shown on the chart below, it could be time for a pullback. Let’s see what Read More…
Currency futures were mixed on Friday and Monday amid several economic and political changes in different countries. Meanwhile, the dollar fell after inflation data revealed softer-than-expected numbers. US core inflation (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) The US core PCE price index report on Friday revealed a 0.1% increase in August, smaller than the forecast of Read More…
Interest futures rose on Thursday and Friday as Treasury yields eased amid rising Fed rate cut expectations. However, the move was subdued as market participants waited for the core PCE inflation figures. Treasury yields eased on Thursday despite upbeat US data. The outlook for Fed rate cuts remains quite dovish, with investors pricing a 50% Read More…
Introduction The recent rally in U.S. equity markets, particularly the NASDAQ, has been fueled by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in September 2024. This dovish monetary policy has pushed equities higher. It is as simple as that, traders and investors simply follow the Fed now regardless Read More…
Introduction Crude oil prices have been falling recently due to a combination of factors. One major reason is the slowing demand from China, which has been experiencing economic challenges, particularly in its real estate sector and a growing shift towards electric vehicles. As one of the largest consumers of oil, any slowdown in China significantly Read More…
Oil prices fell on Wednesday and Thursday as concerns about supply disruptions in Libya eased after a deal to end the conflict. At the same time, market participants were worried about a planned increase in Saudi Arabia’s oil production. Oil chart (Source: Bloomberg, ICE) Libya, a significant oil producer, had slashed production due to conflict Read More…
Gold prices eased slightly on Wednesday after reaching new highs in the previous session. The rally came after the People’s Bank of China announced stimulus measures to support the economy. At the same time, the dollar dropped after economic data revealed that US consumer confidence missed forecasts. China’s stimulus package, announced on Tuesday, boosted commodities Read More…
Introduction The Dollar is trying to hold off from a tremendous re-balancing as the Euro begins to gain steam against the greenback. There had to be a time when, eventually, the hyper-money printing during COVID-19 would have its effect. Are we seeing that now? The Fed recently cut rates, and they signal that further rate Read More…
Equities edged higher on Tuesday after closing strong in the previous session amid optimism for a soft Fed landing. Furthermore, dovish comments from policymakers increased expectations for more rate cuts in 2024. The Fed kicked off its easing cycle on Wednesday last week, triggering a rally in equities. Most policymakers voted to cut rates by Read More…
Introduction As we all know, Gold futures have been in a solid uptrend this year as the Dollar has weakened. The main feature on the charts is the bull flag, which we have covered a few times in our technical analysis. The pattern has more than confirmed and is just over halfway away from the Read More…
