Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar eased amid renewed trade war fears. Trump threatened more tariffs last week, which weighed on investor confidence in the US economy. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to crucial US employment figures for clues on future Fed moves. The dollar was on the back foot at the Read More…
US interest futures exhibit increased volatility as investors experience a complex confluence of factors influencing the Fed’s monetary policy trajectory. The recent return of Trump tariffs, ongoing inflation, and political factors have increased speculation about when and how much interest rates will change. The temporary reinstatement of Trump’s tariffs by a federal court has reignited Read More…
Crude oil futures have risen this week due to tighter supply, geopolitical uncertainty, and improved global energy market sentiment. The WTI crude surged to near $63.00, marking a second consecutive session of gains. The bullish momentum came from OPEC+ maintaining production cuts, despite calls to boost supply for global economic recovery. A major catalyst for Read More…
Gold futures (GC) remain caught between macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, reflecting an indecision in the market. The bounce seen on Wednesday looks more like a technical pullback than a shift in sentiment. Traders are cautious after Tuesday’s steep losses. The buying lacks noticeable conviction due to a confluence of mixed signals around the global landscape. Read More…
The US equity futures surged on Tuesday. The move was attributed to improved risk sentiment due to President Trump’s delay to implement tequihe tariffs on Eurozone imports until July 09. The decision immediately alleviated trade tension and energized investors ahead of Wall Street’s opening after Memorial Day holiday. The S&P 500 futures gained 1.2%, Dow Read More…
Currency futures opened the week with strong footing amid the mounting fiscal pressure from the US and growing consensus on the Fed’s rate cuts this year. The US dollar fell broadly against major counterparts in the futures markets, led by declines in the DXY and gains in Euro, Pound, Aussie, CHF and JPY futures. Read More…
Interest futures rebounded on Friday after reaching fresh lows in the previous session on US fiscal health concerns. The rebound came as bargain hunters bought the recent dip. However, the outlook for the bond market remains dim. 30-year Treasury yield (Source: Bloomberg) Treasury yields soared before pulling back on Thursday after reports that Trump’s tax Read More…
Oil prices dropped over 1% on Thursday after reports revealed a likelihood of another OPEC+ supply boost in July. At the same time, prices were weak after a surprise increase in crude inventories in the previous session. Brent futures (Source: ICE Futures Europe) The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies has been on Read More…
Gold prices extended this week’s gains on Wednesday after Trump failed to convince some Republicans to vote for his tax bill. At the same time, concerns about the recent downgrade of the US government’s credit rating kept safe-haven demand for the yellow metal high. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold has had a bullish week so far, Read More…
Equities ended Monday nearly flat as risk sentiment soured after Moody’s downgraded the US’s credit rating. At the same time, most investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of a vote on Trump’s tax cut bill. On Monday, Moody’s cut the US government’s credit rating, citing a growing debt. This dampened risk appetite and Read More…
