Gold prices soared following a sharp drop in US inflation. China’s senior authorities advocated for more focused restrictions amid a rise in COVID-19. The odds of a fifth straight 75bps Fed rate hike have fallen below 15%. A massive rally in Gold (GC) futures prices occurred following a sharp drop in US inflation data on Read More…
Analysis
Technical Forecast: E-mini Dow (YM) Futures Overbought & Decorrelated
The E-mini Dow has been decorrelated from the overall market this month. The Daily chart shows overbought condition. A small bear flag pattern appears on the Hourly chart. The Dow’s Decorrelation The Dow Jones (YM) Futures has been completely decorrelated from markets for the past month. NQ has fallen by 1% this month, while YM Read More…
China’s COVID Spread Hampering Demand for Crude Oil (CL) Futures
There are increased fuel demand worries as China battles a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections. US crude inventories rose significantly last week as domestic production increased. Markets are anxiously awaiting US inflation data. On Thursday, Crude oil (CL) futures prices declined for a fourth day due to worries that new COVID restrictions in China, the Read More…
Equity Index Futures Prices to Rally Ahead of US Mid-term election results?
There is renewed optimism about China easing COVID-19 restrictions. Markets are hoping the recent signs of a slowing US economy will allow the Fed to ease monetary policy. Investors are closely watching the US midterm elections with republican senators in the lead. US Equity Index futures prices, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, rose as Read More…
Technical Analysis: E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Retraces Into Gaussian Channel
ES price retraces into a liquidity zone at the same price as the Gaussian midline. Core inflation (CPI) and year-over-year inflation reports will be released tomorrow. A potential short-term 1-2-3 bearish pattern formation on the hourly chart. Daily Chart Analysis Looking at the daily chart, there are a few developments we can note. Toward the Read More…
Market Actors Remain Calm Ahead of US Elections and CPI Data
Republicans have a roughly 70% chance of ousting Democrats from their majorities in the US House and Senate. Headline US inflation is estimated to have fallen in October to 8.0%. There is a likelihood of a US legislative impasse following Tuesday’s elections. With one cautious eye on a crucial inflation update later in the week, Read More…