Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ) dropped 5% as the Fed’s impact weighed. Upbeat US NFP could not help stocks gain positive momentum. Under Armour dropped 16% in pre-market conditions. The Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ) fell more than 5% to near 12,850 ahead of the US session. The index remains heavily weighed by the hawkish stance of Read More…
The crude oil futures trades higher as the supply side faces several hindrances. EU’s embargo on Russian oil may result in higher crude oil prices. OPEC+ favors the limited price hike after the EU’s ban. The price of crude oil futures (CL) traded higher due to supply-side factors, such as the Organization of the Petroleum Read More…
As markets digest the Fed’s policy statement on Wednesday, gold futures prices have recently risen above $1,900. Analysts said that Powell ruled out a 75 basis point rate hike in the coming months, eliminating some downside risk for gold. Now, the focus will be on the NFP report on Friday. As bulls continued to control Read More…
The ES fell around 0.6% in premarket as Fed’s rate hike impact weighed on the index. Fed’s Powell announced that he would not consider a 75-bps rate hike in the next meeting. Covid-19 restrictions in China keep global stocks under pressure. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures fell 0.6% in premarket trading. On Wednesday, the Read More…
The AUD/USD is hovering around the lowest levels since February, having recently pulled back from a daily low. The risk profile remains weak as traders prepare for a pivotal week. Australian Purchasing Managers’ Indices were better, but worries about China and news out of Russia weighed on prices. The RBA’s hawks have less ammunition than Read More…
The British pound (6B) rose more than 0.50% after hitting a 22-month low. The US dollar pauses the uptrend and corrects lower before the weekend. The Bank of England’s rate hike plan may not help the pound prevent further losses. Over the weekend, the British pound (6B) rose half a percentage point as the pound Read More…
Nasdaq gains amid upbeat reports of Meta Platforms. Overall, the index is expected to close the month with about 12% losses. Disappointing earnings reports of Netflix and Alphabet may weigh on the NQ. After a two-day decline, futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NQ) gained up to 2.2%, around 13,340. However, the index pared off gains Read More…
Gold futures (GC) saw a dip below $1,900 on Wednesday. Fed’s rate hike plan keeps the dollar-dominated gold under pressure. Negative risk sentiment may keep the losses limited. Gold futures (GC) prices remained in a tight range on Tuesday. However, the price dipped below the $1,900 level and broke the previous monthly lows of $1,890. Read More…
The E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) ended a four-day losing streak Monday night after a tech-driven rebound. So, are we on the cusp of a market turn? Elon Musk’s deal with Twitter Yesterday’s stock performance was mixed, despite the positive trend. The benchmark was down 1.7% by midday, but buyers hadn’t emerged yet. Ultimately, the Read More…
Crude oil slips lower as the COVID spread in China deteriorates amidst lower risk sentiment. Higher interest rates are weighing on CL futures. Tight oil supplies provide some support to the falling prices. The crude oil futures (CL) price fell nearly 5% on Monday, extending a decline that began last week amid worries about the Read More…
