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Technical Analysis

NASDAQ-100 (NQ) Technical Analysis – April 18, 2025

Weekly Chart Daily Chart Technical Key Points Indicator/Zone Status Situation Rising Channel Bearish Break Bulls still have a chance to reclaim it Weekly RSI Oversold and rebounding Classic setup for a relief rally Daily SMAs Bearish cross (death cross) Headwind on rallies Volume Profile Heavy support under 17,500 High-probability defense zone Bullish Scenario Upside Targets: Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Rises on Supply Jitters Following US Sanctions on Iran

Oil extended gains after the US imposed sanctions on Iranian oil imports. Moreover, prices are poised for a weekly gain amid concerns about supply. However, concerns about demand stemming from Trump’s tariff decisions are curbing gains. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) Trump imposed sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, targeting, in part, Chinese oil imports from Read More…

S&P 500
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 Futures (ES) Bulls & Bears Fight It Out

Current Technical Picture What Has Changed Since the Last Analysis? In our previous breakdown (April 4th analysis), we highlighted: Since then: Key Levels to Watch Bullish Case Bearish Case Sentiment: Dead Cat Bounce or New Uptrend? The market has staged a technical recovery, but from a broader macro and technical perspective, this still looks like Read More…

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Portfolio Manager Withdraws $16K From Funded Trader Program

Introduction At age 34, Marco, a professional portfolio manager from Vienna, Austria, tried to prove his skills in the world of futures. Backed by a master’s degree in economics and five years of trading experience, Marco has made a total of $16,472 in withdrawals from two of his OneUp Trader accounts! Marco didn’t start from Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Trade Tensions Spark Gold Rush, Pushing Prices Beyond $3,300

Gold prices hit a record high of over $3,300 on Wednesday amid growing trade tensions between China and the US. Investors continued buying the safe-haven metal to protect against the risk of a US recession. Meanwhile, recent US inflation data piled pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs, further supporting gold prices.  Spot gold Read More…

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Technical Analysis

Is It Over for the Dollar? Death Cross SMAs Raise Red Flags

Asset: U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)Timeframe: Daily📆 Date: April 16, 2025💰 Current Price: 99.53 Macro + Technical Overview The U.S. Dollar is under significant pressure, now trading below the critical 100 psychological level and hovering around a key support zone (~99.00–99.50) that dates back to mid-2023. Adding weight to the bearish tone is a textbook “death Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Climb as Tech Tariff Relief Lifts Market Sentiment

Equities rose on Monday, extending gains from the previous week after Trump exempted some tech goods from import tariffs. At the same time, a solid start to the first quarter earnings season boosted stocks. However, risk appetite remains low as the trade war between China and the US continues. S&P 500 volatility (Source: Bloomberg) The Read More…

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Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Bottomed or Just Catching Its Breath?

Asset: Light Crude Oil FuturesTimeframe: DailyDate: April 14, 2025Current Price: $62.27Focus: Bounce attempt off support — trend change or just relief? Technical Overview Crude Oil has been in a deep selloff from the $80 region, breaking below a year-long support zone between $67–$70, triggering a plunge lower toward multi-month lows of $57.5. However, price is Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Climb as Dollar Sheds Safe-Haven Status

Currency futures gained on Friday as the dollar ended the week lower amid recession worries and a loss in its safe-haven appeal. Trump’s tariff moves during the week escalated the trade wars between China and the US. At the same time, the on-and-off tariff moves hurt investor confidence in the US administration.  Dollar index (Source: Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Extend Decline as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Interest futures extended losses on Friday as the trade war between the US and China raged. Uncertainty about the US economy has caused most investors to dump US assets and flee for safety in gold and other haven assets like the yen. The decline continued despite recent data showing softer-than-expected US consumer and wholesale inflation.  Read More…