Chart OverviewCrude Oil prices are still sitting in the yearly support zone around $67-$69. The market is watching closely for a breakout above $75.30, which aligns with the descending trendline resistance. Adding bullish momentum is the recent news of U.S. crude oil stockpiles falling more than expected, sparking hopes for tighter supply and higher prices. Read More…
Year: 2024
Gold Price Gains on Safe-Haven Demand Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold prices rose on Tuesday and Wednesday amid safe-haven demand due to political uncertainty in South Korea and France. However, it eased slightly when the US released upbeat employment data in the previous session. Market participants now look forward to the crucial US nonfarm payrolls for clues on future Fed policy moves. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Read More…
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis – December 4, 2024
Chart OverviewThe U.S. Dollar continues its bullish trajectory due to optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency and expectations for a pro-growth economic agenda. The DXY has successfully broken above its long-term descending trendline, with the price now consolidating just above 106.6, a key resistance-turned-support zone. This move puts the all-time high (ATH) at 114.789 firmly in Read More…
Equities Hit Record Highs on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Equities ended at record closes on Monday due to increased bets for a December Fed rate cut. Meanwhile, there was anticipation ahead of crucial US data and Fed policymaker remarks. Notably, stocks ended November in the green due to the Trump trade. Some of this optimism might spill into December. S&P 500 index (Source: Bloomberg) Read More…
S&P 500 Futures ($ES) Technical Analysis – December 2, 2024
Chart OverviewBuilding on the November 13 analysis, the S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) continues its bullish trajectory, maintaining strength post-Trump’s presidential victory. The updated chart shows the rally firmly intact, with the target at 6,250 drawing closer. Let’s analyze what’s next for price action based on current conditions and future prospects. Key Developments Since November Read More…
Currency Futures Extend Gains in Post-Thanksgiving Dollar Slump
Currency futures extended Friday’s move when the dollar ended the week down amid the US Thanksgiving holiday. At the same time, the greenback was weak as market participants geared up for key US economic reports. The dollar had a bearish week as market focus shifted from Trump’s win to the looming Fed policy meeting. However, Read More…
A Freelancer Withdraws $33K Trading Retracements
Introduction At OneUp Trader, we love celebrating the achievements of our traders. Today, we’re excited to share the story of a seasoned futures trader from Florida who has mastered the art of retracement trading with OneUp Trader’s funded program. In just 42 days, he withdrew $9,100 from his funded account, bringing his total withdrawals to Read More…
Interest Futures Rally as Trump Trade Fades, Rate Cut Bets Rise
Interest futures had a strong rally this week as the Trump trade faded and data solidified bets for a December Fed rate cut. Meanwhile, Treasury yields and the US dollar eased from their peaks amid thin holiday trading on Thursday and Friday. The dollar and Treasury yields have rallied in November after Trump won the Read More…
Oil Prices Hold Flat Amid US Holiday and Mixed Data
Oil prices held flat on Thursday as the US observed the Thanksgiving holiday. Moreover, US crude and gasoline inventories data in the previous session revealed a mixed picture of demand. Data on Wednesday revealed that US gasoline inventories increased by 3.3 million barrels. Meanwhile, economists had expected a 46,000 barrel draw. At the same time, Read More…
Gold Bounces Back as Dollar Softens Before US Inflation Report
Gold rebounded on Wednesday as the dollar fell ahead of crucial US inflation data. In the previous two sessions, gold eased amid reports of a looming ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Moreover, Trump’s pick for the next US Treasury Secretary boosted the dollar and weighed on the yellow metal. The greenback paused Read More…