Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
Technical Analysis

Are Equities Too Hot Right Now? Nasdaq Technical Analysis

Intro NQ has rallied 9% in a little over a week and is now only 4% away from all-time highs. With all the geopolitical mentions going on around the world it just shows that markets are 100% completely disconnected from reality. We are living in a ‘fake’ time and nobody is considering the risks that Read More…

Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Technical Analysis

Crude oil futures (CL) are flashing clear warning signs for traders based on key technical indicators and moving averages. Both oscillators and trend-following metrics point to a strong sell sentiment taking hold. A key support was also broken last week as CL is now trading for $78 per barrel. RSI and Stochastics indicate oversold conditions Read More…

S&P 500 futures
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 Futures (ES) Surge 5.8% last week

Introduction Equities surged last week as the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady in November marked the second consecutive meeting without a rate hike, following 11 hikes this year. Chair Powell stressed that while risks of undershooting or overshooting inflation targets have balanced out, no rate cuts are on the horizon. Markets don’t Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Slip 1% to Three-Week Low Amid Stronger US Dollar

Oil prices dropped by approximately 1% to reach a three-week low. This decrease came from a stronger US dollar and the US Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates while leaving the door open for potential rate hikes due to the robust US economy. Interest rate increases can hinder economic growth and reduce oil demand.  Meanwhile, a Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Prices Up by 2%

On Wednesday, oil prices increased by approximately 2% due to concerns about conflict in the Middle East. However, higher US crude inventories and gloomy economic prospects in Europe capped the gains. Price Futures analyst Phil Flynn mentioned that prices initially dropped during the session but rebounded due to increased geopolitical risks. WTI Futures (Source: Nymex) Read More…