Technical Analysis

Light Crude Oil Futures: Technical Outlook

Weekly Chart AnalysisThe Light Crude Oil Futures on the weekly chart have a clear consolidation pattern within a defined support zone. Volume Profile Visible Range (VPVR) indicates substantial trading activity at these levels. The Relative Vigor Index (RVI) is setting a steady momentum, with the RVI line slightly above its moving average, indicating a slight 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…

Strategies

Trend Trading Indicators and Strategies

What Is Trend Trading? Trend trading is one of the most popular strategies in financial markets, appealing to both novice and seasoned traders alike. At its core, it simply involves identifying and following the direction of market movements, which is why it is important to understand how to read trends correctly and if there is Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Take a Dive as Crude Inventories Soar

Oil prices fell on Wednesday due to a surge in crude inventories. When fuel stocks in the US increase, it is a sign that demand has dropped.  WTI futures (Source: Bloomberg, EIA) Moreover, a drop in refining in the US led to a bigger-than-expected build in inventories. US refining slowed significantly during the cold weather. Read More…

Technical Analysis

Nasdaq futures (NQ) sell-off in volume spike

Weekly Chart The weekly chart shows a strong uptrend with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading above 60, this is still strong bullish momentum. The volume on the weekly has been consistent as the trend continues to make higher highs. For traders looking to join the uptrend, a pullback toward the RSI-based Moving Average (MA) Read More…