Introduction Crude oil has shifted quickly from a clean uptrend into a sharp corrective move, with price dropping roughly 15% following news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz has been open for two weeks, allowing the Oil ships to exit and enter the region. This has given some hope to Read More…
Equities ended higher on Monday, continuing last week’s rebound from this year’s lows. The rebound came amid better-than-expected US data and optimism about progress in talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, market participants are awaiting US inflation figures for clues on future Fed policy decisions. Last week, the US released upbeat economic data, including Read More…
Introduction Gold finally had a retracement since the record-breaking rally started in February of 2024. The pullback was 27% from its high in January, but the 200-day moving average held its line. A bullish candle formed on the day the price tested that moving average and bounced. The key event was the breakdown from the Read More…
Currency futures moved in favor of the US dollar on Monday as solid labor data and rising geopolitical tensions increased demand for the safe-haven dollar, while traders recalibrated their expectations for global interest rates. During Asian hours, the US Dollar Index stayed close to 100.25, supported by news that the US economy added 178k jobs Read More…
US interest futures are sending mixed signals this week amid uncertainty over the Fed’s next move and the broader state of the economy. Short-term futures, such as 30-day Federal Funds contracts, indicate that investors disregard the odds of an immediate rate hike. After Fed Chair Powell said inflation is slowing, but the central bank is Read More…
Introduction Crude oil continues to trade in a clear short-term uptrend, and the latest price action is starting to confirm that buyers are still in control. On the 4H chart, the structure is clean: higher highs and higher lows, with price consistently finding support on pullbacks. The recent dip into the 96–100 area held well, Read More…
