Microsoft forecasts strong revenue growth. Google posts positive results showing the company may survive a recession. Investors are expecting the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 75 basis points. The E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures outlook remains bullish on Wednesday in the wake of positive risk sentiment. While investors were on edge ahead of a Read More…
Analysis
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures Outlook: Prices Dropping Ahead of Tech Earnings
Investors are expecting Google and Microsoft earnings reports later in the week. Walmart slashed its forecasts on Monday. On the charts, the price has found support at the 30-SMA. Today’s E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures outlook is slightly bearish as markets face uncertainties about earnings and the looming Federal Reserve rate hike. Tech companies like Read More…
British Pound (6B) Futures: Gains Capped amid Downbeat UK Business Activity
UK business activity fell less than expected in July. The probability of a 50-bps rate hike by the BoE has significantly decreased. UK consumer confidence is still at an all-time low. Today’s British pound (6B) futures outlook is bullish as investors expected a significant drop in business activity in the UK but were surprised by Read More…
Gold Futures (GC) Outlook: Dollar Weakness Boosting Gold Futures
Dollar weakness after the ECB meeting has boosted gold futures. Gold has become cheaper for overseas buyers. The gold rally might be short-lived. Today’s gold futures (GC) outlook is bullish as the yellow metal shot up in price after the ECB rate hike. Gold becomes cheaper for overseas buyers as the dollar weakens, boosting demand. Read More…
Crude Oil (CL) Futures Outlook: US Gasoline Consumption Drops
US gasoline inventories rose higher than investors expected. Supply concerns eased after crude production resumed in Libya. The Keystone Pipeline in Canada is still operating at reduced rates. Today’s crude oil (CL) futures outlook is bearish as investors worry over demand after US data showed a drop in gasoline consumption. US West Texas Intermediate crude Read More…
E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures Outlook: Netflix Forecasts Customer Growth in Q3
Netflix gave investors hope with optimistic growth forecasts. Risk sentiment has improved in the markets. On the charts, the price of NQ has broken above the 12200 mark. Today’s E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures outlook is bullish after upbeat results from US companies overnight. Nasdaq futures gained 0.5% after stronger-than-expected results from Netflix offered a Read More…