Fundamental Analysis

Equities Bounce Back Ahead of Key Inflation Report

US equities rebounded on Monday, recovering some ground lost the previous week. Investors increased their holdings in anticipation of Thursday’s eagerly anticipated US inflation report. Last week, the main stock indexes experienced declines. Investors took profits following months of gains due to concerns about economic data, mixed earnings, and rising Treasury yields. In 2023, US Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Soar as Dollar Stumbles on Slower US Job Growth

On Friday, currency futures rose as the dollar dropped, erasing most of its gains throughout the week. This was in response to the slower growth of US jobs in July, which sparked hopes of a gentle economic slowdown. However, the rise in wages hinted that the Federal Reserve might need to maintain higher interest rates Read More…

Technical Analysis

A Fresh Look at Dow Jones Futures (YM) Technical Analysis

Introduction As with most equities this year, YM has seen a resilient surge of 23% since last year’s lows made in October. The ascending triangle pattern on the daily chart has been the primary focal point for our technical analysis as we try to find favorable risk-reward ratios and high-probability trades. Let’s take a fresh Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Heads for Worst Week in Six on Rising Treasury Yields

On Thursday, gold prices appeared poised to record their worst week in six as investors prepared for a closely watched US jobs report.  US yields (Source: Bloomberg) This came after strong economic data during the week drove Treasury yields to their highest level in nine months. The increase in US long-term Treasury yields, which reached Read More…