Equities ended at record highs on Monday, driven by optimism over trade deals and a surge in expectations for Fed rate cuts. At the same time, it was the close of the best quarter in almost a year. Market participants are now gearing up for the US monthly employment report. S&P 500 performance (Source: Bloomberg) Read More…
Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar extended its slide from last week due to an increase in Fed rate cut expectations. Market participants are more optimistic about trade deals with the US that might allow the Fed to consider earlier rate cuts. The dollar ended down last week amid several factors, including optimism Read More…
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) continues its slide, slipping further below the 97.80–98.50 support zone. With the RSI sustaining below 50 and moving averages trending down, the USD is under growing pressure as macroeconomic and geopolitical currents erode demand for the greenback. Technical Breakdown Metric Information Price 97.18 Key Breakdown Below ~98.00 support zone Read More…
US interest futures remained volatile this week, reflecting a divergence between long-term and short-term expectations for Fed policy. The 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes have shown a clear divergence, highlighting the scale and timing of rate cuts expected in the second half of 2025. The 2-year Treasury note, which closely tracks Fed policy expectations, saw Read More…
Introduction The NASDAQ 100 (NQ) has officially broken out above its All-Time High (ATH) resistance zone (~22,425), closing at 22,733.75 — a level not seen before on a daily close. This breakout comes after more than two months of base-building just beneath the key supply zone. Let’s assess the setup technically and contextually. Chart Insights Read More…
Crude oil recovered on Thursday, driven by a sharper decline in the US crude oil inventories and cautiously optimistic sentiment around the Middle East ceasefire. Brent crude futures ticked up to $67 while WTI futures settled around $65. The upside came after the US EIA reported a 5.8 million barrels drawdown in commercial crude oil Read More…
