S&P 500 futures
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) – Bulls Stay Strong Near Highs

Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) continue to make all-time highs, currently around $6,783, as buyers stay in control even as momentum starts to look stretched. The market is holding up well, moving sideways near the top of its recent range while traders keep an eye on strong earnings and smaller-ranged daily candles. Technical Analysis Read More…

US government shutdown
Announcements

U.S. Government Shutdown: Impact on Economic News Releases and Trading Rules

As part of our commitment to transparency and risk management, we want to clarify how the News Rule applies during the current U.S. government shutdown.Many U.S. high-impact economic releases (e.g., CPI, NFP, GDP, etc.) are currently being marked as Delayed or Tentative on economic calendars such as ForexFactory and Econoday Our News Rule still applies: Please note that this policy applies to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

US Interest Futures Surge Amid Obvious Fed Easing Path

US interest futures extended gains on Friday, with the 10-year Treasury note contract for December (ZN1) holding near 113.00 territory. This reflects a yield equivalent of around 4.10%, a pullback from early September levels, highlighting a quick reaction of market participants on repricing the Fed’s policy path. The futures markets are pricing in risk when Read More…

NQ Daily chart
Technical Analysis

Nasdaq 100 Futures (NQ) – Testing All-Time Highs

Introduction Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures (NQ) have made another all-time high, now trading at 25,104 as of 2 October 2025. The index is up 25% for the year, and the trend remains firmly bullish, with the largest pullback being 4%. On the daily chart, NQ remains above its 50-day moving average at 23,910 and the Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Futures Lacking Direction Amid Shutdown, OPEC+ Talks

Crude oil futures remain volatile as traders balance near-term geopolitical risks with concerns about oversupply. Brent crude edged up to $65.50 on Thursday while WTI climbed to $62.00 area, recovering modestly from earlier losses. The rebound occurred amid concerns about a potential disruption to Russian crude oil exports. However, the upside remains capped by rising Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Technical Analysis, 1 October 2025

Introduction Crude oil futures (CL) have now moved into the $60–62 support zone that has acted as a floor since early August. It is an important zone because the next level below this is at $54. Bulls will be looking to hold this level so that price doesn’t slip to those levels not seen since Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Extend Rally as US Shutdown Boosts Safe-Haven Demand

Gold futures extended their rally on Wednesday, with December contracts trading above $3,920, supported by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising odds that the Federal Reserve will pivot to rate cuts sooner than anticipated. The metal has surged 47% so far in 2025, with 11% gains in September alone, marking its best monthly performance Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

US Equities Optimism Holds but Cracks Begin to Show

US equities started the week with fresh optimism as equity fund inflows surged, reflecting a higher investor appetite for growth themes and anticipation of policy support. According to Reuters, $12 billion flowed into US equities in the week ending September 24. This was the strongest weekly inflow in several months, benefiting the large-cap tech stocks. Read More…

RTY 2000
Technical Analysis

Russell 2000 (RTY) – Technical Analysis, 30 September 2025

Introduction The Russell 2000 futures (RTY) are consolidating just below their previous all-time high (ATH) at 2,477.1 after breaching it two weeks ago. After a strong run through mid-September, momentum has slowed slightly. The bulls are still in control, however, and it should remain that way as long as the rising trendline and 50 ma Read More…