Fundamental Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Risk-on Sentiment Ahead of US Inflation

Investors await US inflation data. Inflation in the US is expected to go down to 8.1% year-over-year. Markets have priced in a 92% chance of a 75bps Fed rate hike. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures extended gains on Tuesday as investors anticipated critical inflation data that could offer hints regarding the size and pace of Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Investors Shifting Focus to Stable Sectors

Rising interest rates could lead to economic hardship. Investors are favoring stable sectors like healthcare in a downtrend market. Investors expect a wave of rate hikes this week. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures remain under intense selling pressure as the US dollar soars following an upbeat jobs report. Some investors are choosing to place their Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Powell’s Friday Comments Erased August Gains

Powell said the Federal Reserve would continue raising rates to tame inflation. Investors are split between a 50 and 75 basis point rate hike in September. This week’s jobs data will shine a light on the US economy. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures closed Friday lower as the Federal Reserve’s chief, Jerome Powell, dashed Read More…

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Analysis of the 1-2-3 Chart Pattern on ES

1-2-3 Reversal target hit A minor pullback on longer time frames expected Market Sentiment remains bullish 1-2-3 Reversal On 4-Hour Chart A very high probability chart pattern known as the 1-2-3 reversal was formed on the 4-hour time frame of the E-mini S&P 500 (ES). The first point was formed on June 17th, the second Read More…

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E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures Short Bets Increasing Ahead of Jackson Hole

Tech stocks drove the decline in the markets this past week. Hedge funds increase their S&P 500 short bets. Investors await the annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole. The E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures closed the week ended August 19 down 1.2% for the week at 4,228.48, interrupting a four-week winning streak and Read More…

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E-min S&P 500 (ES) Technical Analysis: Post-Fed Minutes

Fed Minutes leave markets unchanged ES trading near the long-term trend line Pullback entries giving positive results on lower time frames Yesterday, August 17, the Fed released its meeting minutes which has left most indices unchanged for the most part. ES futures are approaching the upper trend line, which has held since the start of Read More…