Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Prices Rally in anticipation of Lower Rate Hikes

Alphabet and Microsoft reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings. Data released Tuesday indicated a decline in consumer confidence amid rising inflation. Markets are betting on a lower 50bps hike from the Fed in December. Most U.S. Equity Futures index prices, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, closed substantially higher on Tuesday, boosted by dropping benchmark Treasury yields. Read More…

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Technical Analysis: Gold Futures (GC) Prices Bounce Off Minor Support

Gold Futures prices bounce off the minor support zone. The smaller time frames show many trade opportunities. The bearish sentiment remains. Quick Recap Last week, we mentioned the possibility of a bounce out of the minor support zone at $1,622.20-$1638.50 within the larger term downtrend. Take a look at the article here to get a Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Japan’s Uphill Battle to Support Yen Against Sharp Declines

Japan intervened for the second time last week to support the falling Yen. Speculators are betting on more yen weakness despite recent interventions. Japan faces a huge challenge as speculative short Yen positions continue increasing. Japanese yen (6J) futures prices have fallen as the flood of speculative bets against the Yen continued despite Japan’s historic Read More…