Equities rallied on Monday amid growing optimism over a likely deal between the US and Iran to end their war. Progress in talks between the two countries has renewed hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen. As a result, oil prices have collapsed since last, easing inflation worries. The S&P 500 was retreating Read More…
Introduction Jack K. is a futures trader from Beverly, Massachusetts, who has spent the last five years specializing almost entirely in bond futures markets. This is why we wanted to feature him today, because bond trading is not nearly as popular as other instruments like Crude or the Nasdaq. Unlike many modern retail traders who Read More…
Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures continue showing strong bullish momentum after reclaiming and breaking above the previous all-time high near 7,097.25. Following the sharp selloff in March and early April, buyers aggressively stepped back into the market, completely reversing the bearish structure. The current daily chart shows ES futures trading firmly above the 21-day, 50-day, Read More…
Equities regained some ground after pulling back at the end of last week due to a decline in the tech sector. Volatility was low on Monday, with no major reports and stalled talks between the US and Iran. Market participants are looking forward to the FOMC meeting minutes due on Wednesday. Stocks rally (Source: Bloomberg) Read More…
Introduction Futures trading attracts people for one reason above all others: the opportunity to make money. The futures markets offer liquidity, volatility, leverage, and 23 hours a day trading. But opportunity alone is not enough. Most traders fail because they approach the futures market without a trading plan. Profitable futures trading is not about finding Read More…
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index continues to trade within a range, but the market structure is starting to shift slightly after weeks of heavy selling pressure earlier this year. While equities and risk assets have continued pushing higher, the dollar has struggled to regain strong momentum. The recent bounce in DXY has helped stabilize price Read More…
