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Fundamental Analysis

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…

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Technical Analysis

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…

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Fundamental Analysis

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…

Fundamental Analysis

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…

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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…

Fundamental Analysis

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…