Fundamental Analysis

Dollar Gains on Positive PMI Data, Pressuring Currency Futures

Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar strengthened after upbeat US business activity data. At the same time, risk appetite fell as market participants gear up for more Trump tariffs in April. The outlook for the global economy remains dim amid escalating trade wars.  Data on Monday revealed that US business activity jumped in Read More…

Technical Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Technical Analysis – March 21, 2025

Introduction Crude Oil Futures (CL) have been trading in a steady downtrend since October 2023 with small bounces here and there. Now Crude oil has tested the multi year support level at $68 per barrel. The probabilities align with the bulls being stronger at this point as the support level has successfully held over eight Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rally as Investors Seek Bond Market Safety

Interest futures rose to end the week bullish as poor risk appetite sent investors to the bond market. Economic uncertainty in recent weeks and looming Trump tariffs have hurt equities and Treasury yields.  Equities and yields (Source: Bloomberg) Trump’s tariff campaign in recent weeks has clouded the outlook for the global economy. More than that, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Steady Amid Asia’s Rebounding Demand and Market Uncertainty

Crude oil prices remained steady on Thursday as US inventory and geopolitical worries were offset by rising Asian demand. Brent crude futures lost 11 cents, while WTI May contracts lost 12 cents. Asia’s crude oil demand, which was previously sour, is now set to recover as refiners resume operations after the maintenance. Moreover, Exxon Mobil Read More…

Technical Analysis

U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Technical & Fundamental Analysis – March 19, 2025

Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) continues to trade lower as confidence continues to diminish in the US. The chart looks like the price might be turning around for a bit after reaching oversold on the RSI, but as we know, the Dollar is influenced almost entirely by the fundamental picture. Let’s see if we Read More…