Introduction Gold futures (GC) continue to consolidate after the strong rally that pushed prices above $5,300 earlier this year. In the previous analysis from March 4, we highlighted the formation of a symmetrical triangle pattern developing after the sharp February correction. Since then, price has remained inside that structure, with not much change in volatility Read More…
On Thursday, crude oil futures rose sharply amid more frequent attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The situation has raised concerns about long-term supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important oil transit routes in the world. During Asian trading hours, Brent crude, the global Read More…
Introduction In today’s crude oil analysis, we will do a quick recap of the price action that we saw from the spike in Monday’s session after the escalation over the weekend. In Monday’s analysis, we saw a 30% spike after the weekend’s trading activity. CL has been very volatile as it continues in price discovery mode. Read More…
Gold prices moved slowly in Wednesday’s Asian session as investors waited for important US inflation data and watched as tensions rose in the Middle East. Gold futures struggled to rally further after hitting a one-week high earlier. The precious metal stayed just around the $5,200 level during the earlier European session. The metal found mild Read More…
Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) saw a sharp drop followed by a strong bounce after price tested the 200-day moving average near 6,620. The move occurred after unfortunate escalations in the Middle East where crude oil inventories were attacked. The reaction in equities shows how quickly markets can shift into risk-off mode when geopolitical Read More…
US equities are entering a period of greater uncertainty amid rising tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices, with market valuations stretched. This makes investors cautious about a probable correction in the S&P 500. On March 9, Wall Street analysts said the conflict in Iran could push the market lower, especially if energy Read More…
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Introduction Crude Oil futures (CL) exploded higher after the weekend, with price ripping from the mid-$60s to above $100. On the daily chart, we can see a violent repricing, and moves like this almost always come from a major catalyst rather than from technicals alone. The chart shows a market that had been sitting for Read More…
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…
