Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Gain on Oil-Driven Inflation Fears

Currency futures strengthened last week as a surge in oil prices fueled inflation concerns. As a result, most major central banks that held policy meetings adopted a cautious tone. The rally in oil prices came as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Trump rejecting Iran’s new proposal to end the war.  It was a Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Set for Weekly Loss as Fed Outlook and Middle East Risks Weigh

Interest futures were heading for a bearish week on Friday as market participants grappled with escalating Middle East tensions and a less dovish Fed. Rising tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices higher, boosting Treasury yields. Meanwhile, some Fed policymakers took on a more hawkish tone during the FOMC meeting, increasing chances of rate Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Surges Over 6% as Trump Vows to Maintain Hormuz Blockade

Oil prices jumped by over 6% on Wednesday after Trump said the US would maintain its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between the US and Iran have remained high since last week. Uncertainty about the future, stalled negotiations, and the ongoing disruptions to oil supply have all pushed prices higher.  Brent Crude rally Read More…

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Technical Analysis

S&P 500 Bulls Refuse to Break – Is a Bigger Rally Coming?

Introduction In the previous analysis, ES had broken above the prior all-time high, and we were questioning whether it could hold that level moving forward. So far, that has been the case as more and more buying interest enters the market. Price pushed above the 7,100 level, which was its previous all-time high. As mentioned Read More…