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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
