The crude oil futures slipped on Thursday from the $75.00 level as traders weighed the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict along with a slightly hawkish Fed stance. Despite a significant pullback, the price stays around the 5-month high due to fear of supply disruption in the Middle East, especially around the Hormuz Strait. Around 20 million barrels Read More…
Gold futures remain subdued on Wednesday, pricing around the $3,400 level as investors brace for the Fed’s rate decision today. The central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged. Market participants are focused on economic projections, the dot plot, and future monetary policy guidance for the second half of 2025. Hence, the next leg for Read More…
The US equities surged on Monday as investors appreciated the easing Middle East crisis, resulting in lower oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained around 0.8%, which is more than 300 points. The S&P 500 also gained 0.9%, marking fresh all-time highs. The tech-heavy NASDAQ soared by 1.5%, outperforming others as the growth stocks Read More…
Currency futures showed a mixed sentiment on Monday as traders responded to the geopolitical tension, a weaker US dollar, and shifting speculative positions. The speculative flow via the IMM futures market revealed a clear bias that hedge funds and asset managers added to their short positions. Net speculative positioning showed a 31% rise in USD Read More…
US interest futures stay on the edge as the Fed maintains a wait-and-watch policy despite a series of dismal US economic data. The recent US CPI figures showed a cooling inflation for May, missing expectations. Yet, Fed officials need more convincing evidence of a slowdown to initiate a rate cut. Though the inflation data has Read More…
Price Action & Momentum Technically, DXY is in a confirmed bear trend. A sustained close below 97.93 would expose the 96.75 level next (S2). Reclaiming 100 would be necessary for bulls to regain control. Macroeconomic Pressures on the U.S. Dollar Rate Cut Expectations Soften Yield Appeal Twin Deficits – Fiscal and Current Account Political Uncertainty Read More…
