Currency futures are experiencing a higher volatility as political shocks in France and the US government shutdown collide with central bank expectations. The Euro FX futures (6E) remain under pressure, shedding around 50 ticks from Monday’s opening price. The unexpected resignation of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has shattered confidence in the euro bloc, enticing Read More…
US interest futures extended gains on Friday, with the 10-year Treasury note contract for December (ZN1) holding near 113.00 territory. This reflects a yield equivalent of around 4.10%, a pullback from early September levels, highlighting a quick reaction of market participants on repricing the Fed’s policy path. The futures markets are pricing in risk when Read More…
Crude oil futures remain volatile as traders balance near-term geopolitical risks with concerns about oversupply. Brent crude edged up to $65.50 on Thursday while WTI climbed to $62.00 area, recovering modestly from earlier losses. The rebound occurred amid concerns about a potential disruption to Russian crude oil exports. However, the upside remains capped by rising Read More…
Gold futures extended their rally on Wednesday, with December contracts trading above $3,920, supported by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising odds that the Federal Reserve will pivot to rate cuts sooner than anticipated. The metal has surged 47% so far in 2025, with 11% gains in September alone, marking its best monthly performance Read More…
US equities started the week with fresh optimism as equity fund inflows surged, reflecting a higher investor appetite for growth themes and anticipation of policy support. According to Reuters, $12 billion flowed into US equities in the week ending September 24. This was the strongest weekly inflow in several months, benefiting the large-cap tech stocks. Read More…
Currency futures found respite on Monday after experiencing a significant retracement last week. The fear of a potential US government shutdown has weighed on the US dollar, lifting the major currencies. Following the Fed’s cautious commentary and a series of upbeat US data, the markets appear to shift towards a more balanced outlook. Over the Read More…
US interest futures came under selling pressure this week as upbeat US data prompted traders to scale back aggressive bets for rate cuts. The Fed’s meeting in September delivered a 25-bps rate cut, but Fed Chair Powell stressed that the policy will remain data-dependent with no pre-commitment to a cutting cycle. The Fed’s nuance, combined Read More…
Crude oil markets remain caught between two opposing forces: bullish supply shocks and bearish concerns about oversupply. The WTI prices soared 2.5% on Wednesday to settle near $65.00, the highest level since 2nd September. The US EIA data surprised the market participants with a draw of 607k barrels in crude inventories. The figure contrasted sharply Read More…
Gold futures modestly retreated on Wednesday after posting fresh all-time highs near $3,825 in the previous trading session. The gold’s pullback aligns with a stronger greenback supported by Fed Chair Powell’s cautious commentary on future monetary policy. Powell stressed that the Fed is facing a dual challenge of addressing the risk of sticky inflation Read More…
US equities extended their bull run on Monday, with the S&P 500 hitting a third consecutive all-time high, while futures remained steady on Tuesday. The rally was fueled by AI interest, driven by a 4% surge in Nvidia following news of a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, which further boosted the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Investors Read More…
