Fundamental Analysis

Gold Shines Brighter as Inflation Data Weighs on Yields and Dollar

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as Treasury yields and the dollar eased due to softer-than-expected inflation figures. At the same time, the yellow metal remained in demand amid uncertainty regarding the upcoming Trump administration.  The dollar and Treasury yields paused their recent rally after inflation figures on Wednesday came in slightly cooler than expected. The Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Strain Under High Yields and Shifting Fed Outlook

Equities struggled to make gains on Monday as Treasury yields remained elevated amid a drop in Fed rate cut expectations. At the same time, investors worried about higher inflation under Trump’s administration, which could keep rates at restrictive levels. US Treasury 10-year yield (Source: Bloomberg) Last week, US economic data revealed a resilient economy with Read More…

Technical Analysis

British Pound technical analysis – January 14, 2025

Introduction The British Pound futures (6B) have been under pressure, with the price now trading within a support zone formed in October 2023. This weakness aligns mainly with the strengthening U.S. dollar, driven by optimism surrounding President Trump’s re-election and the anticipated implementation of pro-growth economic policies. Let’s analyze the technical and fundamental factors influencing Read More…

Technical Analysis

Nifty 50 daily technical analysis – January 13, 2025

The Nifty 50 Futures have been in a sustained downtrend, with bearish sentiment taking over since the to last year September. The performance metrics show a weak outlook across all timeframes, while technical levels show the possibility of further downside. Let’s break down the technicals. Performance Metrics Overview Technical analysis Price Below Moving Averages: Momentum Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Sink as Strong US Jobs Data Boosts Dollar

Most currency futures collapsed on Friday and extended the move on Monday after upbeat US jobs data. Market participants slashed bets for Fed rate cuts in 2025, leading to a rally in the dollar. At the same time, US inflation expectations for the next year soared. The US released its nonfarm payrolls report on Friday. Read More…