Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has declined sharply from its late-2025 highs, dropping 4%, falling back into the 96–97 support zone that has been a strong floor for the bulls. The drop was sudden and was primarily driven by market concern over the Trump administration’s policies. This is a critical moment for DXY. How Read More…
Year: 2026
Sali Withdraws Another $12,000 Bringing Total to $28,900
Introduction In October of last year, we highlighted a funded trader named Sali who impressed us with five separate withdrawals totaling $16,900. Since then, Sali hasn’t slowed down. So far in 2026, he has already added another $12,000 withdrawal, bringing his total close to $30,000! In this short review, we will re-examine Salis’s approach, what Read More…
Currency Futures Tumble as Fed Nominee Lifts US Dollar
Currency futures markets are recalibrating amid political and macroeconomic events in the US that are affecting investors’ sentiment toward the US dollar. The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair has changed expectations toward a less flexible policy path. This has supported the US dollar across futures markets. The bias in euro FX Read More…
Nasdaq (NQ) Pull Back From Highs as Price Tests Support
Introduction Nasdaq 100 E-mini Futures (NQ) have pulled back from recent highs after failing to sustain a breakout attempt above all-time highs. Following a strong multi-month rally, price is now rotating lower toward support, marking a shift from momentum expansion into consolidation. From here, the first support will be the 50 moving average, which also Read More…
Markets vs. the Fed: What US Interest Futures Really Signaling for 2026?
US interest futures are currently at the center of the macro debate as markets and the Fed diverge on the timing and speed of policy easing. Pricing in 3-month SOFR futures on CME indicates that traders still expect a lower policy rate path over 2026 than today. However, the depth and pace of cuts implied Read More…
Gold Futures Surge Higher, Technical Analysis 29 Jan
Introduction Gold Futures (GC) have moved sharply higher, extending their rally well beyond the $5,000 level and accelerating deeper into price discovery. After spending much of the past year grinding higher in a steady uptrend, gold has shifted into a more aggressive phase, with buyers pushing prices higher with even more strength. This move represents Read More…
Crude Oil Futures Gains as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns
Crude oil futures are locked in a geopolitically driven rally, with Brent pushing toward the high $60s and WTI into the mid-$60s, marking three consecutive days of gains and roughly a 5% advance since January 26. The primary driver is escalating Middle East tension centered on Iran, a key OPEC producer pumping around 3.2 million barrels Read More…
Crude Oil (CL) Technical Analysis, 28 January 2026
Introduction Light Crude Oil Futures (CL) have moved sharply higher from long-term support, climbing back above the $62 level. This move breaks price out of the lower trading range that had held crude oil prices in place for several months. After repeatedly finding buyers in the mid-$50s, WTI crude oil futures are now showing early Read More…
Weaker Dollar and Geopolitics Drive Gold Futures to All-Time Highs Ahead of FOMC
Gold futures are trading in an environment with record spot prices, strong flows into safe havens, and a structurally weaker US dollar. Spot gold has gone above $5,200 per ounce for the first time, up more than 20% since the beginning of the year. US gold futures for near-term delivery also reflect this rise. Traditional Read More…
S&P 500 (ES) Technical Analysis, 27 January 2026
Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) are once again near the top of their recent range, trading just below the 7,000 level after holding earlier support. Price bounced cleanly from the latest pullback and is now testing resistance again, which shows that buyers are still in control even after multiple attempts to push lower. Read More…










