Currency futures rallied on Monday as the dollar weakened, with investors losing confidence in the US economy. The move followed reports that Trump plans to shake up the Fed and likely fire Powell, which would further cloud the outlook for the US economy. Dollar spot index (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar resumed its decline on Friday Read More…
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Euro Continues to Surge on Weakening USD
Weekly Chart Daily Chart Technical Key Points Indicator/Zone Status Reflection Weekly Fib 61.8% Cleared Major bullish technical trigger Weekly MACD Bullish cross Strong momentum confirmation Daily SMAs Bullish trend Golden Cross formation Daily RSI Overbought but stable Caution for minor pullbacks, not trend reversal Pivot Structure Breaking R2 toward R3 Signs of powerful trend continuation Read More…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…