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…
Year: 2026
US Interest Futures Cautious as Iran Conflict Clouds Fed Outlook
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…
Japanese Yen Technical Analysis 5 March 2026
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 Tests Multi-Month Top as Iran War Escalates
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…
Gold Futures (GC) Technical Analysis 4 March 2026
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…
S&P 500 (ES) Technical Analysis 4 March 2026
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 Surge 1% as Middle East Tensions Intensify Energy Shock, Inflation Risk
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…
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis – Follow-Up
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…
Crude Oil (CL) Technical Analysis – Follow-Up After Breakout
Quick Recap From Yesterday In yesterday’s crude oil technical analysis, we saw a big jump in the price after the weekend’s developments in Iran. Here is a snapshot: The candle from yesterday also closed firmly green after the gap up. After the close, price opened lower but still in the range of the previous candle Read More…
US Equities Weather Iran Shock as Oil Spikes and Data Supports Soft Landing
US equities had a rough start to March, swinging back and forth due to rising geopolitical tensions, even though domestic economic data showed economic resilience. Futures fell sharply at first after the US and Israel bombed Iran over the weekend. This caused oil prices to rise sharply, raising fears of a larger regional war. The Read More…









