Introduction In our previous analysis on January 8, 2025, the expectation was for RTY futures to hold within the established bullish channel, with the support levels acting as a springboard for further upside. Since then, price action has respected the lower boundary of the channel, and the recent bounce confirms the bullish structure remains intact. Read More…
Year: 2025
Equities Climb as Trump’s Presidency Starts on a Subdued Note
Equities rallied on Tuesday as investors cheered the soft start to Trump’s term. Trump’s administration failed to give clear guidance on the implementation of tariffs. Consequently, experts believe the new government will take a more cautious approach, delaying any trade wars. S&P 500 Index (Source: Bloomberg) Since last week, equities have surged due to increased Read More…
Gold Glimmers Near Highs After Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Gold prices held near a two-month high on Tuesday as the dollar eased after Trump’s inauguration speech. At the same time, the yellow metal benefited from safe-haven inflows amid uncertainty regarding Since last week, gold prices have been on an uptrend due to a weak dollar and Treasury yields. Notably, data last week supported at Read More…
NASDAQ 100 technical analysis – January 21, 2025
Introduction The NASDAQ 100 E-mini Futures (NQ) are trading at 21,703.75, continuing their upward trajectory following the recent inauguration of President Trump. Traders and investors are pricing in optimism on pro-growth economic policies, contributing to the strength in equities. Technical Analysis Overview Trend and Structure: Support and Resistance Levels Resistance Levels: Support Levels: Indicators Analysis Read More…
Currency Futures Reflect Mixed Sentiment Ahead of Trump’s Inaugural Address
Currency futures were mixed on Friday amid economic data from different countries and anticipation of Trump’s inauguration speech. Meanwhile, the greenback eased after downbeat economic data and slightly dovish Fed remarks. By Monday, they fell as the dollar rebounded ahead of Trump’s speech. The dollar ended the week lower, snapping its six-week winning streak as Read More…
Interest Futures Extend Rally Amid Softer Economic Signals
Interest futures rose for the third session this week as the dollar and Treasury yields eased after downbeat economic figures. However, as market participants await Donald Trump’s inauguration, things might change. Last week, interest futures ended down after US jobs data lowered Fed rate cut expectations, leading to a rally in Treasury yields. Notably, the Read More…
Gold futures technical analysis – January 17, 2025
Introduction Gold futures (GC) are trading at $2,730.7, consolidating near the upper boundary of a symmetrical triangle pattern. Despite briefly testing the breakout zone, the move lacks strong follow-through, leaving the potential for a retracement back toward the triangle’s support line. Both bullish and bearish scenarios remain in play, and traders should monitor critical levels Read More…
Oil Price Dips After Hitting Highs on Surprise US Inventory Draw
Oil prices eased on Thursday after reaching new highs in the previous session due to an unexpected draw in US crude inventories. At the same time, the Biden administration announced more sanctions on Russia that could tighten supply. Meanwhile, a ceasefire deal in Gaza weighed on prices. WTI vs crude stocks (Source: Nymex, EIA) Data Read More…
S&P 500 (ES) daily technical analysis – January 16, 2025
Introduction Since our last analysis, the S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) have rebounded sharply, reclaiming support levels and re-entering the ascending channel that has held price action since mid-2024. This bullish reversal shifts the outlook as buyers regain control, but the path to the All-Time High (ATH) at 6,154.75 remains a difficult one to predict. Read More…
Japanese Yen futures technical analysis – January 15, 2025
Introduction The Japanese Yen futures (6J) remain in a prolonged downtrend, as weakness continues amid a strengthening U.S. dollar. The yen is currently trading near the lower boundary of a support zone, as the dollar continues to rally on optimism surrounding President Trump’s economic policies. Let’s analyze the technical and fundamentals of the yen futures Read More…