Interest futures rose to end the week bullish as poor risk appetite sent investors to the bond market. Economic uncertainty in recent weeks and looming Trump tariffs have hurt equities and Treasury yields. Equities and yields (Source: Bloomberg) Trump’s tariff campaign in recent weeks has clouded the outlook for the global economy. More than that, Read More…
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Russell 2000 Technical Analysis – March 20, 2025
Technical Overview Outlook & Trade Considerations Outlook: The Russell 2000 futures show short-term relief but remain in a bearish structure. A move above 2,210 is necessary for further upside, while 2,084 and 2,003 are critical support levels to watch.
Crude Oil Steady Amid Asia’s Rebounding Demand and Market Uncertainty
Crude oil prices remained steady on Thursday as US inventory and geopolitical worries were offset by rising Asian demand. Brent crude futures lost 11 cents, while WTI May contracts lost 12 cents. Asia’s crude oil demand, which was previously sour, is now set to recover as refiners resume operations after the maintenance. Moreover, Exxon Mobil Read More…
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Technical & Fundamental Analysis – March 19, 2025
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) continues to trade lower as confidence continues to diminish in the US. The chart looks like the price might be turning around for a bit after reaching oversold on the RSI, but as we know, the Dollar is influenced almost entirely by the fundamental picture. Let’s see if we Read More…
Gold Futures Shatter Records, Amid Global Turmoil, But Correction Looms
Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs around $3,052 on Wednesday before retreating slightly. The rally was fueled by mounting economic concerns and a cocktail of geopolitical tensions. However, market participants now fear a meaningful correction as prices are extremely overbought. The dramatic rally, marking a 14% rise in gold since 2025 and a staggering jump Read More…
Equities Extend Gains as Investors Indifferent to Tariff Developments
Equities gained for a second session as market participants paused to assess recent developments, especially tariffs. The lack of an immediate catalyst paused the recent collapse. However, tariff uncertainty and fears of the US recession remain relevant. Last week, equities collapsed, with the S&P 500 losing over 10% from its peaks in February. The decline Read More…
S&P 500 Futures (ES) Technical Analysis – March 18, 2025
Introduction S&P 500 futures have rebounded after a sharp selloff, reclaiming some lost ground. Despite the recent bounce, ES remains below key resistance levels, so it looks like this small bump could be just a relief rally instead of the start of a new trend. Traders need to see that the lows at $5,500 are Read More…
Gold Technical Analysis – March 17, 2025
Introduction Gold futures continue their strong bullish trend, trading just below the psychological $3,000 level after a very long, resilient rally. The metal remains supported by fundamentals, including geopolitical risks, inflation expectations, and central bank demand, as the geopolitical environment shakes. Technical Analysis – Daily Chart Key Levels to Watch Fundamental Factors Influencing Gold Trade Read More…
Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Weakens on Recession Fears
Currency futures extended Friday’s gains as the dollar weakened amid US recession worries and downbeat economic data. Moreover, the dollar eased as the euro soared on optimism of increased government borrowing and spending in Germany. The dollar had a difficult week as the US released several poor economic reports. The major ones revealed softer-than-expected inflation. Read More…
Japanese Yen Futures (6J) Technical Analysis 14 March
Introduction Japanese Yen futures (6J) have been in a strong uptrend since rebounding from the 0.0062500 support zone. The rally has now pushed the price into a resistance level near 0.0068750, a prior supply zone. Technical analysis can be found below. Technical Analysis Key Resistance at 0.0068750 – Major Test for Bulls The 0.0068750 level Read More…