Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close in the Red as US Consumer Spending Weakens

US equities ended lower on Tuesday due to Home Depot’s disappointing forecast and weaker consumer spending indicated by April’s US retail sales data. There were also uncertainties surrounding interest rates and debt limit negotiations.  Home Depot’s annual sales forecast reduction and larger-than-anticipated profit decline caused its shares to drop by 2.15%. This drop significantly affected Read More…

Technical Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) gearing up for bullish break

Overview ES has been stuck in a tight consolidation since the beginning of April. There was a steep move up just before the consolidation phase started, which leads me to believe we could be preparing for a bullish breakout. The range is between $4,062.75 and $4,210.75. The rally prior resembles a poll, so what we Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slide as Dollar Sees Biggest Weekly Advance Since February

Currency futures fell on Friday as the US dollar rose. The dollar experienced its largest weekly gain since February. This rise occurred as investors sought safe havens due to concerns about the US debt ceiling and monetary policy. According to the University of Michigan survey released on Friday, US consumer sentiment reached a six-month low Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Sinks as Investors Flock to Dollar Amid Economic Uncertainty

Gold prices fell on Thursday as investors preferred the dollar as a haven amid downbeat US economic data. Even though gold is considered a hedge against inflation and uncertainty, high-interest rates diminish the appeal of the non-yielding asset.  Last week, there was a notable spike in the number of unemployed Americans filing new claims for Read More…