Currency futures started the week on a firm footing as global risk appetite improved and traders reassessed the expectation of the Fed’s December rate cut decision. With a rising probability of a rate cut, the US dollar lost traction across the futures markets, allowing high-beta currencies like the GBP and AUD to stabilize. In contrast, Read More…
US interest futures swung swiftly on Thursday after fresh US data showed stronger job growth in September, prompting traders to reduce bets on December rate cuts. A few weeks ago, markets were certain about the rate cut. According to FactSet, the probability of a rate cut is down to 22% from 97% in mid-October. The Read More…
Crude oil futures remain under pressure as WTI stays below $60.00 mark, slightly up from Wednesday’s close. However, the broader sentiment remains bearish as traders react to the reports that the US is endeavoring to broker a new peace deal with Russia. This could reshape the global oil supply. Even though the proposal appears beneficial Read More…
Gold futures edged higher on Wednesday as traders weighed shifting expectations for the Fed’s rate, softening labor market data, and an unsettled geopolitical backdrop. The December COMEX gold futures held modest gains above $4,100 area during the European session. Fed’s December rate cut expectations have trimmed to 49%, as reflected by the CME FedWatch Tool. Read More…
US equity futures remained steady on Monday night after a dip in tech stocks led to a decline in the markets. Investors are keenly watching Nvidia’s earnings report and the delayed economic data due this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.1%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 added nearly 0.2%, offering stability after Read More…
Currency futures slipped on Monday as the US dollar extended gains for the second consecutive session, as the December Fed rate cut expectations faded. The CME FedWatch tool now shows a 43% probability for the next rate cut, down sharply from 67% a week ago. Euro futures (6E) extended a correction from 2-week highs as Read More…
US interest futures experienced a decisive reset on Friday as market participants reassessed the Fed’s policy trajectory after the US government shutdown ended. The reduced uncertainty and potential visibility of key data have triggered a divergence between short-dated and long-dated contracts. Short-dated interest futures, such as 2-year Treasury futures and Fed funds, jumped after the Read More…
Crude oil futures continue bearish momentum on Thursday, global demand weakens, revealed by rising US inventories, and mounting oversupply concerns next year. WTI crude oil slipped near 0.20% to trade below mid-58.00, extending previous session losses as markets reacted to bearish supply data. The latest API data revealed a 1.3 million barrel rise in the Read More…
Gold futures slipped in Tuesday’s New York session, snapping a 3-day winning streak, as US government reopening optimism eased the safe-haven demand. The precious metal saw profit-taking after surging to a 3-week top above $4,150. During today’s Asian session, the gold futures fell to $4,100 area, weighed by a rebound in Dollar Index (DXY), rising Read More…
US equities extended gains on Monday as the optimism mounted that the US lawmakers are close to end the longest government shutdown in history. Investors fled to risk assets, with major indices and AI bellwethers soared sharply. Meanwhile, bonds slipped as safe-haven demand eased. The S&P 500 gained more than 1.5%, marking best daily performance Read More…
