Currency futures remained volatile on Monday morning as tensions in the Middle East rose, pushing safe-haven flows into the US dollar. At the same time, rising oil prices and shifting rate expectations changed the positions of significant contracts. In Asian trading, the US Dollar Index futures (DXY) remained close to 98.00, supported by renewed interest Read More…
Year: 2026
S&P 500 Futures (ES) Technical Analysis – Follow Up
Introduction In the February 17 analysis, ES was trading within a range, with resistance near the 6,950–7,000 zone and support around 6,750–6,800. Momentum was weakening, which was understandable after such a long and tireless rally that we have seen in the US equity markets. Since then, price has struggled to find the buying power necessary Read More…
Gold Futures (GC) Technical Analysis – Follow Up
Introduction In the February 3 analysis, gold had a very big single-day sell-off of 13% after the price was hitting new highs consistently. The analysis we did was to see if there was a higher probability of the market continuing to fall or finding a base and slowly forming a recovery. Since then, the bulls have Read More…
US Interest Futures: Record High Open Interest Amid Policy Uncertainty
Open interest in US interest futures hit an all-time high in February as investors shifted their positions amid concerns about monetary policy, tariffs, and the economy. The CME Group, which runs the world’s largest derivatives market, said that open interest (OI) in its US Treasury futures and options reached an all-time high of 36,328,151 contracts Read More…
Nasdaq (NQ) Technical Analysis Follow Up
Introduction In the February 13 analysis, NQ had rejected off the all-time highs, forming a double top. Since then, price action has confirmed rejection from that zone. Momentum is stuck now and there is a fight between the bulls and the bears. The market is ranging now, but as long as the price does not fall Read More…
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Introduction At the OneUp Trader-funded trader program, one thing has always been important to us: making the lives of traders easier. With platforms, reducing costs and eliminating them completely can be a great way to reduce the financial stress traders are subjected to, and that is why we pay, so you don’t have to. R|Trader Read More…
Crude Oil Markets Caught Between Geopolitical Brinkmanship and Inventory Surge
Crude oil prices remain steady on Thursday, stuck in a volatile deadlock between rising tensions in the Middle East and a massive surplus in US stockpiles. Brent futures, used as a global benchmark, are around $71.00 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $65.50. Traders are currently adding a hefty “war premium” to Read More…
Gold Futures Surge as Iran Tensions, Trade Uncertainty Spur Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures held onto their earlier gains, just below the $5,200 mark. The precious metal is trading near a monthly high as rising geopolitical risks and uncertainty over US trade policy have increased demand for the safe-haven asset. Gold futures went up 0.80% to above $5,200, showing strength despite the Fed’s hawkish view. The main Read More…
Russell 2000 (RTY) Technical Analysis, 24 February 2026
Introduction The E-mini Russell 2000 futures (RTY) continue to consolidate near recent highs after a strong rally that has lasted since April 2025. Unlike the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which are pressing into more resistance, RTY is moving at a more gradual pace. Without the bigger indices like ES and NQ rallying, it is more Read More…
US Equities Plummet as Investors Outflow Amid Tariff Uncertainty
US equities plummeted as domestic investors pulled money out of Wall Street at the fastest rate since at least 2010. They moved their money to cheaper, higher-performing overseas markets, while new tariff risks and AI disruption hurt sentiment. According to LSEG/Lipper data, US-based investors have pulled out about $75 billion from US equity products in Read More…











