Currency futures saw significant volatility at the beginning of the week as the US dollar strengthened amid investor flows toward a haven. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East were the main reason behind the move. Investors turned to the greenback amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to Read More…
Introduction Bitcoin futures (BTC) have been under heavy pressure since the late 2025 highs, with price falling sharply from the $120,000 region down toward the $60,000–$70,000 demand zone. BTC is down 44% since October of 2025. The sell off accelerated through February, pushing BTC well below its key moving averages and confirming a clear loss Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) continue to consolidate below the all time high of $7,000. The sideways price action has been going on since October of 2025 with no real signs of it coming to an end any time soon. Even the escalation in the Middle East hasn’t touched the US equity markets Read More…
US interest futures didn’t change much on Friday as traders were cautious ahead of the February non-farm payrolls report and also factored in the inflation risks posed by the growing conflict between the US and Iran. Short-term rate contracts linked to the Federal Reserve System’s policy outlook indicate that traders are losing faith in near-term Read More…
Introduction The reason we are looking into the Japanese Yen futures (JPY) today is that there could be a high probability of a bullish trade. We are currently testing a major long-term support zone near 0.00630–0.00635, an area that has held since July 2024. With the current situation in the Middle East, this could be Read More…
Crude oil prices rose further in Thursday’s Asian session as the U.S.-Iran conflict worsened, tightening supply expectations and halting flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose more than 2% and was trading close to $83 per barrel. Meanwhile, WTI rose toward $76.60, adding to an 11% rise earlier in the week. The geopolitical Read More…
Introduction Gold futures (GC) continue to push higher during the crisis in the Middle East as market participants scramble for safe havens. The yellow metal has been an outperformer this year as well as last, and there seems to be no signs of it stopping. Traders who have been looking to buy the dips have Read More…
Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) have started to lose upside momentum after repeatedly failing to break the 7,000 resistance zone, which was its all-time high. The market is now drifting lower toward the 6,800 region, with the developments in the Middle East having no major effect on US equities. The strength of the Dollar Read More…
Gold futures rose sharply in Wednesday’s Asian session, with April contracts surging by almost 1% to about $5,170, and spot gold stayed above $5,150 per ounce. The recovery comes after a sharp 4% drop earlier in the week, when a stronger US dollar and fading hopes of near-term rate cuts pushed gold to its lowest Read More…
Recap From Yesterday In yesterday’s DXY technical analysis, we highlighted: Today’s price action confirms the bounce is gaining traction. What’s Changed Since Yesterday? Strong Impulsive Move Higher The momentum is accelerating as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. From here, the next most obvious level that comes into focus is the 100 Read More…
