Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Regain Ground After 8% Plunge, Eyeing Fresh Momentum

Gold futures captured renewed attention as a hedge against systematic risk. On Tuesday, the precious metal saw the steepest single-day decline in the past twelve years, dropping more than 8%, after surging to record highs near $4,400. The downfall was attributed to profit-taking and improved risk sentiment amid US-China trade talks. The volatility shows how Read More…

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Technical Analysis

Gold Futures (GC) – Bulls Defend Key Support After Sharp Pullback

Introduction Gold futures (GC) rebounded off the R1 pivot at 4012.9 as buyers stepped back in to defend the support following Tuesdays 6% selloff, the biggest single-day drop in years. The retracement came after gold reached a fresh all-time high near $4,219, before seeing profit-taking amid easing geopolitical fears and a brief rebound in the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

US Equities Build Optimism Ahead of CPI, Corporate Earnings

US equities took a breather after posting a sharp recovery on Monday as investors weighed financial sector jitters. Hopes to end the US government shutdown, and key corporate results could set the market tone for weeks. The S&P 500 futures remained broadly unchanged under 6,800, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained above the 25,000 mark. Dow Read More…

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Technical Analysis

Nasdaq 100 (NQ) – Technical Analysis, 21 October 2025

Introduction The Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures (NQ) are hovering just below record highs, as buyers successfully defended the 50-day moving average. The uptrend remains intact after the 3.5% single-day drop on the 10th of October. The index is consolidating beneath its all-time high (ATH) near 25,394, and price continues to test it on the shorter Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Steady Amid Policy Divergence, Risk Sentiment

Currency futures opened the week with strong footing as traders weighed improved risk sentiment against shifting central bank dynamics. The US dollar showed signs of weakness against all peers as markets anticipate more dovish stance by the Federal Reserve. Political stability in Europe and optimism about US-China trade relations have lent support to the risk-sensitive Read More…