Fundamental Analysis

Risk-off Sentiment Hits Equities as Global Economy Faces Probable Recession

Investors brace up for high US inflation. A lot of uncertainties linger after Putin’s latest attack on Ukraine. Investors scramble for safety amid recession worries. The prices of major equity indexes, including the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures, fell on Tuesday as investors scrambled for safety in the US dollar amid global tensions. Futures lost Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Canadian Dollar (6C) Futures Price Edging Lower on Tepid Employment, Oil Demand Worries

Employment change in Canada failed to make up for previous losses. Markets expect the BoC to raise rates by 50bps at the next meeting. Oil prices are falling on demand worries as China’s economy deteriorates. Canadian Dollar (6C) futures prices are falling after the Canadian economy created jobs in September but did nothing to make Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold (GC) Futures Forecast: Gold Gaining Ground on Poor US Labor Market Data

Initial jobless claims in the US exceed expectations pointing to a cooling labor market. Economists expect the US labor market to deteriorate amid higher interest rates. The Fed will only pause when the labor market cools significantly. Gold (GC) Futures prices continue to rise steadily following the disappointment in recent labor market data. The number Read More…