Introduction For the past few weeks, DXY has been trading within a clear range between roughly 96.20 and 102.00. That structure is still intact. Nothing on this chart suggests a confirmed trend change. The rally we saw from the lows at the beginning of the year to 102 was driven by escalation in the Middle Read More…
Year: 2026
Oil Surges Over 6% as Trump Vows to Maintain Hormuz Blockade
Oil prices jumped by over 6% on Wednesday after Trump said the US would maintain its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between the US and Iran have remained high since last week. Uncertainty about the future, stalled negotiations, and the ongoing disruptions to oil supply have all pushed prices higher. Brent Crude rally Read More…
S&P 500 Bulls Refuse to Break – Is a Bigger Rally Coming?
Introduction In the previous analysis, ES had broken above the prior all-time high, and we were questioning whether it could hold that level moving forward. So far, that has been the case as more and more buying interest enters the market. Price pushed above the 7,100 level, which was its previous all-time high. As mentioned Read More…
Gold Slumps 2% as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal
Gold prices declined by 2% on Tuesday as Trump dashed hopes for an end to the Middle East war by rejecting Iran’s proposal. Tensions have remained high since last week, boosting the dollar and hurting gold amid rising safe-haven demand. Meanwhile, traders are gearing up for the FOMC meeting and for clues on future policy Read More…
Gold (GC) Technical Analysis – 28 April 2026
Introduction Gold has clearly shifted out of its prior strong uptrend and is now in a corrective phase. To put it in perspective, GC has rallied over 140% since Feb 2024. Undoubtedly, there have been a lot of people who have made a profit in the yellow metal, and now the profit-taking is getting strong. Read More…
Equities Hit Records Ahead of Big Tech Earnings, Iran Risks Cap Gains
Equities hit record highs on Monday amid optimism ahead of earnings reports from the Magnificent Seven US companies. However, uncertainty about US-Iran talks and the war kept a lid on gains. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to the FOMC policy meeting later this week. S&P 500 Weekly performance (Source: Seeking Alpha) Positive stocks recorded Read More…
Dow Jones (YM) Technical Analysis – 27 April 2026
Introduction The Dow has made a solid recovery from the April lows and is now trading back near the upper end of its range. The move higher has been clean and steady, and has followed the other US equity markets. YM is lagging slightly, though, and has not breached the ATH like the S&P 500. Read More…
Why OneUp Trader Consistency Is Easier Than Other Funded Trader Programs
Introduction When traders look at a funded trader program, most of the attention usually goes to the profit target, trailing drawdown, or payout structure. But an often overlooked element is the consistency requirement. This is another aspect that makes OneUp Trader the better-funded trader program choice because it is far easier to pass, and in Read More…
Currency Futures Falter as US-Iran Tensions Dent Risk Appetite
Currency futures struggled last week amid a decline in risk appetite due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, the dollar gained as demand for safe-haven assets increased. Additionally, market participants paid attention to US sales data, which pointed to strong consumer spending. Risk appetite plunged when Iran seized two ships in the Read More…
Crude Oil (CL) Technical Analysis – 24 April 2026
Introduction After holding the $87–90 support zone and spending time stabilizing, the price has now pushed higher again, coming close to $100 per barrel. It has been a wild ride since the start of the war for CL prices, moving from $55 to over $120, then finding a footing again at $87. Let’s take a Read More…











