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Dollar Ends Another Week Up, Pressuring Currency Futures

Currency futures extended declines as the dollar ended another week with gains due to upbeat data and increased bets for a Trump win. At the same time, downbeat economic data from countries like Japan and Canada weakened their currencies.  The greenback had another strong week as economic data showed a resilient economy. Last week, data Read More…

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Economics Student Turned Funded Trader withdraws $24,700!

Introduction Today, we’re excited to share the story of Furkan, a funded trader from Germany, who recently made an impressive $24,700 in withdrawals after just eight days of trading! Furkan trades a scalping strategy, which we will explore in more detail later, but for now, let’s learn more about this talented trader and his journey Read More…

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Falling Yields Lift Interest Futures Despite Positive US Data

Interest futures rose on Thursday and Friday as Treasury yields dropped despite upbeat US economic data. Nevertheless, prices remained near recent lows and will likely end the week down due to a shifting Fed rate cut outlook and the looming US presidential election.  10-year US Treasury yield (Source: Bloomberg) Data on Thursday showed that the Read More…

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Oil Rallies as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates

Oil prices rose 1% on Thursday, recovering from the 1% loss in the previous session. The rally came as Middle East tensions escalated. Meanwhile, the decline on Wednesday came after a bigger-than-expected increase in crude oil inventories.  The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah heated up on Thursday, raising fears of a broader war that would Read More…

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Gold Hits Record High as Safe-Haven Demand Drives 1% Surge

Gold prices rose by 1% to a record high on Tuesday and extended the move Wednesday due to safe-haven demand. Market participants are flocking to gold amid political uncertainty ahead of the US election. At the same time, developments in the Middle East have raised demand for the yellow metal. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) The Read More…

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U.S. Dollar Index Eyes Resistance as Rally Stretches into Overbought Territory

Introduction As the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rallies toward key resistance levels, traders and analysts are closely monitoring whether this move will mark a sustained bullish breakout or a temporary reprieve in the broader downtrend that has characterized much of 2024. The index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, has experienced Read More…

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Equities Slide as Rising Yields Reflect Diminishing Rate Cut Bets

Equities ended in the red on Monday as Treasury yields rose, reflecting a decline in Fed rate cut expectations. Experts observed that market participants were likely taking profits before a week full of earnings reports from major companies such as Tesla and Coca-Cola.  US Treasury yields hit a 12-week high on Monday, signaling growing expectations Read More…