Fundamental Analysis

Middle East Tensions Boost Safe Haven Gold

Gold rose for the third consecutive session on Thursday due to increasing Middle East tensions, driving up demand for safe-haven assets. Moreover, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments fueled optimism that the US central bank might pause rate hikes.  Meanwhile, Israel conducted more airstrikes on Gaza, with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak echoing US President Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Soar 2% on Storage Drawdown and Supply Fears

Oil prices surged by approximately 2% to reach a two-week high on Wednesday. This increase was driven by a larger-than-expected drawdown in US oil storage and concerns about global oil supplies.  During the week ending on October 13, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that energy companies removed 4.5 million barrels of crude oil from Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities End Mixed as Treasury Yields Soar, Chipmakers Stumble

US equities ended mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq closing lower, while the Dow and S&P 500 remained nearly unchanged. These moves were due to rising Treasury yields and a drop in the shares of chipmakers after the Biden administration announced it would halt shipments of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The Philadelphia SE Read More…

Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Technical Analysis

Introduction Crude Oil consolidated last week after a huge drop the week prior, where one barrel dropped almost $15 in that period. Let’s take a look at the technicals and price levels for both bears and bulls. Technical Analysis The upward-sloping trend line mentioned in the previous CL technical article is still intact but barely. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Earnings Season Optimism Drives Surge in Equities

On Monday, US equities surged, driven by investor optimism for the start of earnings season. Moreover, transportation and small-cap shares gained, further boosting optimism. Still, investors remained cautious as Israeli forces continued to bombard Gaza, with cease-fire efforts failing and thousands, including many women and children, losing their lives. Global leaders are working to contain Read More…