Introduction A few days ago, we looked at CL, which was approaching a significant support zone at $72 per barrel. Price continued to fall and hit the support zone and bounced out with strength as bullish buy pressure surged. The daily chart now has a double bottom and a bullish candlestick pattern printed on it that Read More…
Analysis
Interest Futures Take a Breather as Rate Cut Bets Shift From 50 bps to 25 bps
Interest futures fell on Thursday as Treasury yields soared with a drop in expectations for a 50 bps Fed rate cut. However, the move reversed before Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday. At the same time, there is still optimism about a 25 bps September Fed rate cut. Treasury yields had a bullish day Read More…
Gold Dumps as CPI Increases, Technical Analysis Still Bullish
Recent News US Economic Data: The release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on August 14 showed a slight increase, which led to fading expectations of an imminent rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This resulted in a minor decline in gold prices, as the likelihood of a rate cut, which would weaken Read More…
Oil Prices Slump After US Payroll Data Revision by -818k Jobs
Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after the US government revised the US payrolls data to show a weaker labor market. This revision overshadowed positive sentiment from a decline in crude oil inventories and dovish FOMC policy minutes. Brent Futures (Source: ICE Futures Europe) The US economy added fewer jobs than reported between April last Read More…
NASDAQ 100 (NQ) Trade Opportunities
Important Points All-Time High (ATH) Resistance: Support and Resistance Levels: Price Action: Trade Opportunities: Bullish Scenario: Bearish Scenario: Risk Management: Final Call: Overall, the chart is showing a bullish bias, with a key decision point around the ATH. Traders should watch for either a breakout or a rejection to determine the next move.
Gold Eases from All-Time Highs as Markets Digest Fed Rate Cut
Gold prices pulled back on Wednesday after reaching new highs in the previous session due to Fed rate cut optimism. Investors are preparing to peruse the FOMC meeting minutes and a Fed Chair Jerome Powell speech. Gold traders are optimistic that the Fed will start lowering borrowing costs in September. Last week, retail sales data Read More…