Chart OverviewSeven days since the last analysis, the S&P 500 E-mini Futures remain firmly bullish. The price is steadily advancing toward the 6,250 target due to the influence of positive sentiment surrounding Trump’s presidency and his pro-growth policies. Let’s evaluate the updated price action and provide insights into what might unfold next. Key Developments Over Read More…
Analysis
Interest Futures Edge Higher as Caution Prevails Ahead of NFP
Interest futures edged higher as the dollar and Treasury yields eased after downbeat US employment figures. However, the price traded in a thin range as market participants cautiously awaited the US nonfarm employment report. US jobless claims (Source: Labor Department) The dollar eased slightly after Thursday’s data revealed an unexpected increase in US unemployment claims. Read More…
Oil Prices Slide 2% as Markets Brace for OPEC+ Decision
Oil prices dropped about 2% on Wednesday, extending the move into Thursday as market participants eagerly awaited the OPEC+ meeting. At the same time, investors were awaiting crucial US data on employment that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) The OPEC+ meeting is significant because the group will Read More…
Crude Oil Futures Technical Analysis – December 5, 2024
Chart OverviewCrude Oil prices are still sitting in the yearly support zone around $67-$69. The market is watching closely for a breakout above $75.30, which aligns with the descending trendline resistance. Adding bullish momentum is the recent news of U.S. crude oil stockpiles falling more than expected, sparking hopes for tighter supply and higher prices. Read More…
Gold Price Gains on Safe-Haven Demand Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Gold prices rose on Tuesday and Wednesday amid safe-haven demand due to political uncertainty in South Korea and France. However, it eased slightly when the US released upbeat employment data in the previous session. Market participants now look forward to the crucial US nonfarm payrolls for clues on future Fed policy moves. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Read More…
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis – December 4, 2024
Chart OverviewThe U.S. Dollar continues its bullish trajectory due to optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency and expectations for a pro-growth economic agenda. The DXY has successfully broken above its long-term descending trendline, with the price now consolidating just above 106.6, a key resistance-turned-support zone. This move puts the all-time high (ATH) at 114.789 firmly in Read More…