Introduction Bitcoin is up 43% YTD and 131% for the past year. The surge has come after a horrific bear market that saw ‘digital gold’ crash by 80%. The rally we have seen has now stalled, and the chart is no longer printing aggressive higher highs like we saw earlier in the year. However, it Read More…
Analysis
Equities Defy Powell’s Hawkishness, Close at All-Time Highs
Equities ended at record highs on Monday despite a hawkish speech from Powell that led to a drop in rate cut expectations. At the same time, market participants were gearingequ up for a new quarter and week packed with critical US economic data. Last week, equities had risen on Friday after US inflation data revealed Read More…
Short Trade on Russell 2000 (RTY) Futures, $2,135 in sight
Introduction As we approach the final quarter of 2024, the E-mini Russell 2000 Index Futures presents a short trade opportunity that has caught our attention. After a 23% rally for the past year and multiple tests of the resistance level shown on the chart below, it could be time for a pullback. Let’s see what Read More…
Currency Futures Wobble Amid Diverse Economic and Political Shifts
Currency futures were mixed on Friday and Monday amid several economic and political changes in different countries. Meanwhile, the dollar fell after inflation data revealed softer-than-expected numbers. US core inflation (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) The US core PCE price index report on Friday revealed a 0.1% increase in August, smaller than the forecast of Read More…
Interest Futures Gain as Yields Ease on Fed’s Further Rate Cut Hopes
Interest futures rose on Thursday and Friday as Treasury yields eased amid rising Fed rate cut expectations. However, the move was subdued as market participants waited for the core PCE inflation figures. Treasury yields eased on Thursday despite upbeat US data. The outlook for Fed rate cuts remains quite dovish, with investors pricing a 50% Read More…
Crude Oil Bears In Full Control (CL FUTURES)
Introduction Crude oil prices have been falling recently due to a combination of factors. One major reason is the slowing demand from China, which has been experiencing economic challenges, particularly in its real estate sector and a growing shift towards electric vehicles. As one of the largest consumers of oil, any slowdown in China significantly Read More…