Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar fell amid rate cut speculation after the US consumer inflation report. However, policymakers maintained a slightly hawkish tone, putting a floor on further declines in the dollar. Dollar index (Source: Bloomberg) Last week, the US released several economic reports that led to an increase in Fed rate Read More…
Gold futures have experienced significant volatility in 2024, driven by economic and geopolitical factors. After closing 2023 at $2,135.39 per ounce, gold prices have continued to rise, reaching new highs. As of mid-May 2024, gold futures were trading around $2,316 to $2,322 per ounce, with fluctuations influenced by the strength of the U.S. dollar and Read More…
Interest futures fell on Thursday after reaching new highs due to increased Fed rate cut expectations. The pullback came amid inflation worries after new economic data from the US. Still, interest futures are heading for a bullish week with increased rate-cut optimism. On Thursday, the US released data showing a bigger-than-expected 0.9% increase in import Read More…
Introduction Based on the latest inflation data, the U.S. dollar is likely to remain stable or potentially strengthen in the near term. The slowing but steady inflation rate, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at their current elevated level, could make the dollar more attractive to investors seeking a safe haven. Read More…
Oil price rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, climbing from a two-month low in the previous session due to a big draw in crude inventories and softer inflation in the US. Consequently, there was optimism about demand and looming Fed rate cuts. Data on Wednesday revealed a more significant decline in crude inventories than expected. The Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500 Futures (ES) has rebounded from its recent 7% pullback and broke above the all-time high on May 15th. Technicals look bullish and follow a trend. We can begin grinding down to shorter time frames, avoid looking for shorts, and focus solely on looking for longs on our short-term strategies. Why Daily Read More…
