Equities rose on Monday, extending gains from the previous week after Trump exempted some tech goods from import tariffs. At the same time, a solid start to the first quarter earnings season boosted stocks. However, risk appetite remains low as the trade war between China and the US continues. S&P 500 volatility (Source: Bloomberg) The Read More…
Date: April 10, 2025Timeframe: DailyPrice: 5,405.50Volatility (ADR14): 214.86 (elevated)Macro Driver: Trump’s tariff announcement shocks markets Macro-Fundamental Update: Tariff Escalation Jars Markets On April 9, President Trump announced a new wave of tariffs aimed primarily at foreign imports from Europe and parts of Asia, including steel, EVs, and semiconductors. This was framed as a national economic Read More…
Introduction At age 49, Shuqing G. from Saugus, USA, made a bold career move, leaving behind a life as a registered nurse to pursue professional trading. Within just nine days of being funded, Shuqing took advantage of the same-day zero-restriction withdrawal policy to make a $12,000 withdrawal! Shuqing is one of many female traders at Read More…
Equities declined on Monday, extending last week’s collapse amid economic uncertainty. Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign has dampened risk appetite, sending most investors to safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, recession fears are piling pressure on the Fed to consider more rate cuts this year. S&P 500 Index (Source: Bloomberg) The S&P 500 closed Monday in the red, continuing Read More…
Overview The Euro has shown notable strength since early March, climbing to 1.0976 and extending its breakout above a multi-month consolidation zone. However, this bullish momentum is not a function of Eurozone resilience, but rather a consequence of accelerating weakness in the U.S. Dollar. Let’s take a look at the technicals. Fundamental Backdrop – USD Read More…
“Risk Sentiment Craters as Fed Delivers Hawkish Shock Amid Recession Fears” The S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) are tanking as panic and risk-off sentiment sink in. The market’s recent structure has crumbled, and both technical weakness and FED hawkishness are driving US markets lower. What’s Driving the Selloff? – Fundamental Context The plunge in U.S. Read More…
