US interest futures show the market has absorbed the Federal Reserve’s hawkish messages but remains highly sensitive to new data. The January FOMC minutes supported the idea that rates would stay high for a long time. Policymakers voted to keep rates at 3.5%-3.75% and openly warned against easing too soon. Some members want to ease Read More…
Crude oil prices have settled down after a sharp rise due to geopolitical events. Brent is trading above $70, with WTI above $65. The recent uptick stems from the reports that the US could take military action against Iran in the near future and that Iranian and Russian naval forces were holding extended drills in Read More…
After a sharp drop of 2-3% to the $4,850 area, gold futures have recovered losses in Wednesday’s Asian session. Buyers keep testing the $5,000 psychological level. The recent rise is likely a technical correction and a repositioning ahead of important US macroeconomic events, not the start of a new trend. Near-month futures have dropped sharply, Read More…
US equities fell slightly on Monday in a light trading day amid the US Presidents’ Day holiday. Investors were still wary of technology stocks and preparing for a week full of data that could test the strength of the long-running US equity bull run against the soaring overseas markets. The Nasdaq 100 futures fell about Read More…
Currency futures are under subdued pressure as US inflation data shows cooling, with CPI at 2.4% YoY and 0.2% MoM, bolstering bets on later Fed cuts. CME FedWatch expects two 25-bp cuts this year, mostly after June. Key takeaway: Cooling inflation and delayed Fed action keep USD strong in the short term but may weaken Read More…
US interest futures remained mixed this week, reflecting cautious sentiment as the Fed remains uncertain about the pace and timing of easing in 2026 and beyond. In particular, the recent upbeat US NFP data reveals a resilient US economy, giving the central bank a further cushion to hold rates. At the short end of the Read More…
Crude oil futures edge higher on geopolitical jitters, with WTI near $65 and Brent around $70 per barrel. This follows a choppy period as markets weigh near-term risks against the backdrop of oversupply. Tensions between the US and Iran still drive prices in the short term. Talks of possible US military actions in the Middle Read More…
Gold futures continue to receive strong fundamental support from central bank demand, ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, and limited supply. This gives the metal a positive medium-term outlook. After a quick round of profit-taking earlier this year, most investors have seen the price fall, not as signs that the bull market is over, but as opportunities to Read More…
US equities extended their rebound on Monday. Gains were led once again by beneficiaries of big tech and AI as investors looked past last week’s turbulence. They turned their focus to a heavy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 rose about 0.5% to 6,964.82, marking a second straight increase. The Dow Read More…
Currency futures markets started the week in a cautious tone as traders positioned around shifting central bank expectations and delayed US data. The price action shows investors moving away from safe-haven dollar exposure toward selective risk trades. Meanwhile, the rate cut timing remains a key macro driver. The Dollar Index (DXY) extends losses in Read More…
