Introduction Since our last analysis on January 6, 2025, the S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) have broken below a key technical support, bringing with it a small panic sell-off. The price is currently trading near 5,812, marking a break below the bullish ascending channel that has defined the market’s structure since mid-2024. This breakdown warrants Read More…
Interest futures eased as Treasury yields stayed elevated ahead of the crucial US nonfarm payrolls report. Yields soared in the last week due to expectations of a gradual Fed easing cycle. At the same time, uncertainty about Trump’s tariffs has kept investors on edge, with most preferring to buy the safe dollar. Market participants have Read More…
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s performance against a basket of major currencies, has rallied hard since the Trump victory. Lets take a closer look at the technicals. Technical Analysis Overview Weekly Chart Highlights: Technical Indicators: Fundamental Analysis The dollar’s rally is largely attributed to market optimism surrounding President Trump’s economic Read More…
Oil prices plunged over 1% on Wednesday due to a strong US dollar and a bigger-than-expected increase in US gasoline inventories. The dollar strengthened after reports that Trump would take aggressive measures to ensure his tariff policies are implemented. Data on Wednesday from the Energy Information Administration revealed that gasoline stocks rose by 6.3 million Read More…
On January 9, 2025, the United States will observe a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. In recognition of this solemn occasion, there will be adjustments to trading schedules that traders must pay attention to. U.S. Equity Markets: Interest Rates Read More…
Introduction Since our previous analysis on January 2, 2025, crude oil futures (CL) have rallied as anticipated, breaking above the consolidation range and climbing toward key resistance levels. With today’s price action hovering near critical technical zones, let’s analyze the probabilities for the next directional move in crude oil futures. Technical Analysis Overview Key Developments Read More…
Introduction The E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (RTY) continues to trade within a well-established bullish channel. The channel is not very strong, but nevertheless, the price is rallying over the long term. Lets take a closer look at the technicals. Technical Analysis Bullish Channel Formation Support and Resistance Levels Indicators Analysis Relative Strength Index (RSI) Bullish Read More…
Gold prices ended higher on Tuesday despite a strong dollar and Treasury yields. The rally came as investors sought safety amid uncertainty regarding Trump’s looming policy changes. Meanwhile, upbeat US data lowered expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2025. Gold is considered a haven in times of uncertainty. As market participants await Trump’s swearing-in on Read More…
Equities climbed to a one-week high on Monday as technology stocks rose despite high Treasury yields. However, market participants remained cautious ahead of key US economic data this week that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Like many times in the past, tech stocks defied the general trend and rose on Monda. Microsoft Read More…
Introduction Gold futures (GC) continue to consolidate within a symmetrical triangle formation. This comes after a strong 27% rally in the yellow metal in 2024, so it is normal for the market to experience a period of cooling. Let’s see what the technicals tell us here. Technical Analysis Symmetrical Triangle Formation Moving Average Support Gold’s Read More…
