Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ)
Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Index Prices Plumet after Worse US Inflation Report

US inflation data came in higher than expected, surprising investors. Markets are pricing in a possible 100bps rate hike. Investors no longer believe the Fed will pause rate hikes any time soon. Major equity futures indices including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures tumbled last Tuesday as markets braced for an even more aggressive US Federal Read More…

Nasdaq 100
Technical Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 Futures (NQ): Technical Analysis Recap

Prices rally through minor resistance 38% Fibonacci target level reached Bullish Engulfing Candle forms on the Weekly Chart Bullish Weekly Engulfing Candle Last week’s trade saw a bullish engulfing candle close on NQ after three consecutive weeks of red candles. The entire candle has traded below and above the previous week’s trading range and closed Read More…

Nasdaq 100
Analysis

Technical Outlook: E-mini Nasdaq 100 Futures (NQ)

A bullish breakout has occurred above the minor consolidation zone Bearish and Bullish Targets Clearly Defined A Gap opens at $12,349.25 Bullish Breakout The minor consolidation referenced in our previous technical outlook has been broken to the upside and is trading above the Fibonacci 50% level. For Bulls, the next target to watch is the Read More…

Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures: Upbeat US Services Sector Data Bolsters Fed’s Policy

August saw an expansion in the US services sector. The Fed will continue raising rates as the US economy steadies. Benchmark US Treasury yields rose to the highest level since June. The E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures price closed down as traders analyzed recent economic data amid choppy trading. Tuesday marked the first session following the Read More…

Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ)
Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures: Sentiment Remains Neutral Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Job openings in the US rose to 11.239 million in July. US Consumer confidence increases in August. Investors are expecting a 75bps rate hike from the FED in September. Following yesterday’s hold of support, E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures opened the day in a positive frame of mind following Powell’s address at Jackson Hole last Friday. Read More…

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NASDAQ 100 (NQ) Futures remain Bearish

Head and Shoulders pattern on the 2H time frame The bear flag pattern is still in play Bullish morning star pattern on daily As a continuation of our analysis on NQ yesterday, Monday’s session gave us no signal that bearish sentiment is reversing. In fact, looking at the 2-Hour time frame, a Head and Shoulders Read More…