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Currency Futures Rally as Improved Risk Sentiment Softens Dollar

Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar eased due to increased risk appetite. Risk sentiment improved after China announced stimulus measures to support the country’s stock market and risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian dollar firmed. However, the trend shifted on Monday as the dollar recovered on bets of a Trump win. On Friday, China Read More…

Technical Analysis

Gold Futures (GC) Technical Analysis 18/10/2024

Introduction Price Action Overview (Past Four Weeks) Over the past few weeks, we see a strong uptrend with price action making higher highs and higher lows. This follows the standard theme this year for gold futures. The price is currently approaching the R1 pivot resistance level (2744.5), which could act as a short-term ceiling. This Read More…

Technical Analysis

S&P 500 Futures Technical Analysis and Trades

Breakdown of the Setup: The price action shows a clear ascending triangle formation, with multiple tests of resistance at 5,725.75, creating a natural tension between buyers and sellers. The recent breakout above this level confirms the pattern’s completion, and we’re already seeing follow-through. The measured move from the breakout gives us an upside target near Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Recovers on Surprise Crude Inventory Draw

Oil rebounded on Thursday due to an unexpected draw in crude inventories. However, prices ended near a two-week low on Wednesday as downward pressure from demand concerns and easing Middle East tensions persisted. China’s weak economic performance has led to a downgrade in the global oil outlook. Meanwhile, the calm between Israel and Iran has Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Rallies to All-time Highs Amid Falling Yields

Gold prices rose on Tuesday and Wednesday as a decline in Treasury yields increased demand for the non-yielding metal. Meanwhile, market participants awaited more data from the US on sales and jobless claims for clues on the Fed’s future policy moves. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Treasury yields slipped after data revealed soft manufacturing activity in New Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Tech Surge Boosts Equities Despite Holiday Slowdown

Equities ended higher on Monday as technology stocks rallied despite thin holiday trading. Risk sentiment improved on Friday after major banks reported positive earnings. Meanwhile, market participants are preparing for the crucial US retail sales report later this week.  S&P 500 earnings estimates (Source: Bloomberg Intelligence) Despite poor estimates, the stock market rose as the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Pause as Fed Outlook Unchanged Amid Mixed Data

Currency futures ended nearly flat on Friday as the dollar paused after a set of mixed data barely changed the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Although consumer inflation jumped, producer prices missed forecasts.  The dollar ralied last week before pausing on Friday. The rally came after consumer inflation figures beat forecasts. The CPI increased by Read More…