Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Drop as Dollar Recovers Ahead of FOMC Meeting

Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose amid expectations of a Fed rate hike. The dollar recovered from its July lows in the last week. Dollar spot index (Source: Bloomberg) This week, central bank meetings will occur in the United States and Europe, with the Fed and the European Central Bank expected to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Retreats Dollar and Yields Rise on a Resilient US Labor Market

On Thursday, gold prices retreated from a two-month high due to a rise in the dollar and bond yields. However, the decline was limited as hopes persisted for a potential pause in US Federal Reserve rate hikes after the July meeting.  According to David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Futures, the rebound Read More…

Technical Analysis

Nasdaq Futures (NQ) Technical Analysis: Strong Bullish Momentum Continues

Introduction: NQ has shown remarkable resilience, surging 53% since its lows in October last year and currently hovering only 7% below its all-time high. With the 50-day moving average sloping upward and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sitting at 60, bullish momentum is evident. Moreover, the Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL) is at 1400, indicating increased buying Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Pulls Back on Profit-Taking After Significant US Inventories Draw

On Wednesday, oil prices declined slightly as investors took profits, following earlier gains driven by tighter US crude supplies and China’s commitment to boosting economic growth. Oil had risen by more than $1 a barrel but lost later in the session.  Phil Flynn, an analyst at Price Futures Group, stated that market participants capitalized on Read More…