Fundamental Analysis

Equity Index Futures prices Decline Amid Tight US Labor Market

The US labor market remains tight, with job vacancies rising more than expected. A tight labor market means still-high inflation dashing hopes for a Fed pivot. US industrial activity grew at its slowest pace in over 2-1/2 years in October. The prices of major equity futures indexes, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, fell as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Prices Rally in anticipation of Lower Rate Hikes

Alphabet and Microsoft reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings. Data released Tuesday indicated a decline in consumer confidence amid rising inflation. Markets are betting on a lower 50bps hike from the Fed in December. Most U.S. Equity Futures index prices, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, closed substantially higher on Tuesday, boosted by dropping benchmark Treasury yields. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures Surge on Upbeat Earnings and Industrial Production Data

Market sentiment has improved after upbeat earnings reports. US Industrial production came in higher than expected at 0.4%. Investors expect UK inflation data to determine the BoE’s next rate hike. E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures prices closed higher, and Treasury yields decreased on Tuesday due to encouraging earnings and better-than-anticipated US industrial data. “The market was Read More…

Market Overview Technical Analysis

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

NQ maintaining a bearish outlook with multiple shorting opportunities. A new Indicator Review. A price target of $10,000 is still possible for NQ. Outlook Bearish With Potential Shorts Available  The Price of NQ swung violently yesterday after the CPI report was released. Prices dropped about 5.3%, then reversed course and closed up 1.8% on the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures: UK Bond Market Turmoil to Spill Over

Investors are selling off UK government bonds ahead of BoE’s deadline. The war in Ukraine is escalating, causing a lot of worry in the markets. There are uncertainties over China’s economy as COVID-19 cases rise. E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures edged lower as investors grappled with worries over the escalating Ukraine war and new COVID-19 cases Read More…

Market Overview Technical Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) Futures Prices Continue to Tumble

The Monthly chart is extremely bearish. We could see the price touching $10,000 as a possible target. Gaussian channel retracements provide short entries on the 4H chart Monthly Candles The monthly chart is bearish as prices trade below the year’s low of $11,068. The candle for this month also seems to be in a free-fall Read More…