Introduction Following strength in other US equity markets, the Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures continue to show strong momentum after the aggressive recovery from the April lows. Following the sharp selloff during March and early April when the crisis in the Middle East was at its highest, buyers stepped back into the market and pushed NQ Read More…
Oil collapsed on Wednesday after reports that US-Iran talks were at the final stages. The US called off attacks on Iran earlier this week to give room for negotiations. Elsewhere, the United Arab Emirates is working hard to construct a new pipeline that will pass near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have maintained an Read More…
Introduction Russell 2000 futures are pulling back slightly after a strong rally that pushed RTY back toward the recent highs near 2,815. Small caps have shown impressive strength since the April lows, with buyers stepping back into the market aggressively following the recovery across U.S. equities. The daily chart still shows a bullish structure overall, Read More…
Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures continue showing strong bullish momentum after reclaiming and breaking above the previous all-time high near 7,097.25. Following the sharp selloff in March and early April, buyers aggressively stepped back into the market, completely reversing the bearish structure. The current daily chart shows ES futures trading firmly above the 21-day, 50-day, Read More…
Gold extended its decline from Tuesday as market participants worried about hot US inflation and its impact on monetary policy. At the same time, a rally in the US dollar made the precious metal expensive for foreigners. Traders are now awaiting the FOMC meeting minutes due on Wednesday. Gold Price Chart (Source: Bloomberg) Since last Read More…
Introduction WTI crude oil futures continue showing strong bullish momentum as prices push back toward major resistance near the $104 region. After a sharp breakout during March due to the escalation in the middle east, bulls have remained in full control. The current daily chart structure shows bullish momentum as crude oil futures continue trading Read More…
Equities regained some ground after pulling back at the end of last week due to a decline in the tech sector. Volatility was low on Monday, with no major reports and stalled talks between the US and Iran. Market participants are looking forward to the FOMC meeting minutes due on Wednesday. Stocks rally (Source: Bloomberg) Read More…
Introduction T-Bond futures remain under pressure heading into the second half of May as sellers continue defending major resistance levels on the daily chart. After multiple failed recovery attempts throughout the past several months, price action is once again weakening beneath the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. T-Bond Futures Trend Analysis The trend in Treasury Read More…
Introduction Futures trading attracts people for one reason above all others: the opportunity to make money. The futures markets offer liquidity, volatility, leverage, and 23 hours a day trading. But opportunity alone is not enough. Most traders fail because they approach the futures market without a trading plan. Profitable futures trading is not about finding Read More…
Introduction Euro FX Futures have been consolidating since the strong rally earlier this year, but momentum has clearly slowed over the past several weeks, mainly because of the strong Dollar. The euro initially benefited from this strength during the first quarter of 2026, helping 6E push higher into the 1.19 region. Since then, however, the Read More…
