Gold prices moved slowly in Wednesday’s Asian session as investors waited for important US inflation data and watched as tensions rose in the Middle East. Gold futures struggled to rally further after hitting a one-week high earlier. The precious metal stayed just around the $5,200 level during the earlier European session. The metal found mild Read More…
Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) saw a sharp drop followed by a strong bounce after price tested the 200-day moving average near 6,620. The move occurred after unfortunate escalations in the Middle East where crude oil inventories were attacked. The reaction in equities shows how quickly markets can shift into risk-off mode when geopolitical Read More…
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Currency futures saw significant volatility at the beginning of the week as the US dollar strengthened amid investor flows toward a haven. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East were the main reason behind the move. Investors turned to the greenback amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to Read More…
Introduction Bitcoin futures (BTC) have been under heavy pressure since the late 2025 highs, with price falling sharply from the $120,000 region down toward the $60,000–$70,000 demand zone. BTC is down 44% since October of 2025. The sell off accelerated through February, pushing BTC well below its key moving averages and confirming a clear loss Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) continue to consolidate below the all time high of $7,000. The sideways price action has been going on since October of 2025 with no real signs of it coming to an end any time soon. Even the escalation in the Middle East hasn’t touched the US equity markets Read More…
