Oil paused its one week rally on Thursday as prices pulled back amid an increase in Fed rate hike expectations. However, increasing tensions in the Middle East has renewed worries about supply, especially through the Strait of Hormuz. Since Thursday last week, oil has gained as tensions between Yemen’s Houthi militants and Saudi Arabia intensified. Read More…
reading time: 3 min Introduction Nasdaq futures are up 20% year-to-date and, after testing the ATH on October 6th, look to be gearing up for another push higher. Technicals all point toward a bullish market for NQ, and now that we are moving into earnings season, it could push the index even higher. Technical Analysis Read More…
Gold prices remained range-bound ahead of crucial US data on inflation and retail sales. Traders remained cautious, as these numbers will shape the outlook for the October Fed meeting. At the same time, focus remained on the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which intensified, sending oil prices higher. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold Read More…
Equities pulled back on Monday after closing last week with gains amid a rebound in the tech sector. At the same time, sentiment improved after reports that Russia would supply diesel to the global market. However, in the new week, market participants were cautious ahead of major earnings reports and the pivotal US CPI data. Read More…
reading time: 1 min Introduction Its time to take another quick look at Crude Oil futures today. In our previous analysis, we noted a bullish flag forming, and the price is attempting to break out of it today (12 October). With the price currently at $92.96, a few points higher, we have a real candidate for Read More…
Currency futures were on the back foot at the start of a new week as the dollar remained near an 18-month high. Demand for the greenback increased as tensions in the Middle East escalated, hurting risk appetite. Meanwhile, market participants are expecting the US CPI report due on Wednesday this week. Dollar bets (Source: CFTC) Read More…
