Crude oil futures experienced increased volatility on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic expectations and shifting supply flows collided. The markets were left torn between short-term supply risk and structural long-term concerns. The WTI futures settled near mid-58.00, while Brent futures ended above $62.00. The modest gain came after the US seized a sanctioned crude oil Read More…
Gold futures (GC) hold steady on Wednesday as traders refrain from significant directional bets ahead of a highly anticipated Fed rate decision, keeping prices in a tight range. The markets stay dominated by the 2026 Fed rate cut trajectory, refraining from committing to fresh exposure. The broader sentiment remains favorable for the gold bulls while Read More…
US equities remained steady on Monday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of Wednesday’s Fed rate decision. Nvidia saw a rare spike during after-hours trading. From major indices, Dow stayed flat, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained around 0.1%. Nvidia climbed more than 2% after President Trump approved the company to resume selling H200 Read More…
Currency futures are recalibrating this week as traders react to the weaker US dollar and central bank rate decisions. The Dollar Index (DXY) slid below 99.00 as the Fed is widely expected to reduce rates by 25 bps. Euro FX futures (6E) remain steady, gaining momentum from stronger-than-expected German industrial production data and an overall Read More…
US interest futures remained firm this week, driven by shifting Fed policy, as incoming labor and economic data provided a mixed picture, showing a cooling jobs market but a still resilient economy. The combination keeps traders focused on the final Fed meeting of the year, where markets are now pricing in a 90% probability of Read More…
Crude oil futures gained modestly in Thursday’s Asian session, supported by renewed geopolitical worries and a weaker dollar. However, the broader outlook remains capped by the softening demand and rising US inventories. WTI futures hover above $59.00 after a 0.5% gain, while Feb Brent trades just below the $63.00 mark. The recent boost in price Read More…
Gold futures remained firm on Wednesday, consolidating gains as traders await key US releases ahead that could shape the FOMC meeting next week. Gold Feb futures were trading near $4,230, up 0.25%, at the time of writing. The broad futures markets continue to price in a dovish shift from the Fed, while safe-haven demand for Read More…
US equities remained broadly flat on Monday, stabilizing after a pullback ending the previous week’s 5-day winning streak. Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 remained near unchanged levels, revealing a cautious tone after weakening risk appetite and growing uncertainty. The broader sell-off on Monday was triggered by concerns about inflation, stretched valuations in the Read More…
Currency futures opened the week on a steady footing but stayed cautious, with traders positioning around divergences in global monetary policy. As expectations for the Fed rate cut intensify, while other central banks vary in their pace, the shift in yields is driving volatility in FX futures. Dollar softness remains the central theme for futures Read More…
US interest futures have entered the repricing phase, driven by a reversal in expectations of Fed policy. The shift accelerated this week as the 10-year Treasury yields fell slightly below 4% for the first time in a month, signaling renewed demand for the Fed to ease sooner than expected. According to JPMorgan, the net long Read More…
