Introduction The Dollar has been surging for the past few sessions, posting five straight green candles. Without looking at any fundamentals in today’s overview, lets dive straight into the technicals and see what we can find. Technical Analysis The Dollar is overextended in the short term with the RSI in overbought territory. Price has also Read More…
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Currency Futures Slip as Dollar Boosts After Robust NFP
Currency futures fell on Friday while the US dollar jumped after a blockbuster employment report lowered Fed rate cut expectations. At the same time, demand for the dollar remained high after several upbeat US economic reports. US employment (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) It was a green day for the dollar after the US released Read More…
Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Worries
Oil prices have rallied since Wednesday due to supply concerns stemming from increased tensions in the Middle East. However, a build in US crude inventories indicated weak demand, weighing on prices. Brent futures (Source: ICE) The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated when Iran fired 180 missiles at its opponent. Meanwhile, Israel vowed to hit Read More…
Bearish Divergence on Canadian Dollar (6C)
Introduction We haven’t looked at 6C for a while, but there is an interesting pattern we can look at and learn from. Let’s break down the analysis and find high-probability trade setups while explaining the bearish divergence pattern highlighted in the image. Before we go further, you can learn all about bearish divergence in the Read More…
Crude Oil prices up 6% on Middle East tensions, technicals point to $78 target
Fundamentals WTI crude futures rose 1.56% to $70.92 per barrel late Tuesday as fears of oil supply disruptions grew after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Iran fired over 180 missiles in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the oil-rich region. ANZ Research noted Iran’s involvement raises concerns about potential Read More…
Gold Rally: Middle East Tension Led Gains Stall
Gold prices pulled back slightly after rallying and ending higher on Tuesday due to escalating Middle East tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel raised fears of a wider war, leading to a scramble for safety in the yellow metal. On Monday, gold prices dropped after Powell delivered a slightly hawkish speech. Initially, traders had Read More…