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Technical Analysis

Bitcoin Surges above $52,000; Upside Expected

Weekly Chart The weekly time frame shows that price is approaching the previous all-time high, a big milestone for Bitty. The swing high extensions (Swing:SH Ext at 32165) serve as a reference point for potential resistance on further moves up. This swing indicator will likely print a higher low soon around $40,000. Key Levels to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Middle East Tensions Drive Modest Surge in Oil Prices

Oil prices rose slightly on Monday due to supply concerns as jitters in the Middle East escalated. However, trading volume was thin as US markets were closed for the President’s Day holiday. Moreover, markets were closed earlier than usual. WTI and Brent futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) Oil has risen as supply concerns due to Middle Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise Despite US PPI Exceeding Expectations

Currency futures rose on Friday, despite a higher-than-expected reading in the US PPI report. Meanwhile, the dollar closed lower on Friday after rallying during the week as traders pushed back expectations for rate cuts.  US wholesale prices (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) The Producer Price Index was the second report of the week, showing much Read More…

Technical Analysis

S&P 500 Futures (ES) hanging man?

Weekly On the weekly chart, there is a hanging man candlestick, which may lead to a reversal or a significant pause in the uptrend. Given the strong uptrend with 14 green candles in the past 16 weeks, we would need further confirmation before considering this a top. Volume has been relatively steady, without any significant Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Edge Higher as Sales Decline Lifts Rate-Cut Bets

After a surprise decline in retail sales renewed rate-cut bets, interest futures rose on Thursday. On the other hand, the report sent Treasury yields lower. The decrease in retail sales indicated a slowing economy, reducing some of the impact of the upbeat inflation report on Tuesday. Meanwhile, investors also assessed labor market data. US retail Read More…