Recap The last time we looked at Gold, we already identified a symmetrical triangle formation on the daily chart that could be the catalyst for a move in either direction. Yesterday, GC bounced off the low of that triangle and could be allowing the bulls to go long. Before we move on to this week’s Read More…
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Currency Futures Gain Ground as Dollar Falters Due to Poor Sentiment
On Friday, currency futures rose as the US dollar dropped due to decreased consumer sentiment data. However, the dollar still recorded a ninth consecutive week of gains. Meanwhile, the yen reached a 10-month low. US consumer sentiment (Source: University of Michigan, Bloomberg) The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index preliminary reading for this month was Read More…
Nasdaq Futures (NQ) Consolidate. Is it time to buy?
Technical Analysis NQ is currently stuck within a range that could be used as an opportunity to buy lows as the general market sentiment remains bullish. Once the bounce occurred on August 18th, NQ began moving sideways as traders who got in early were taking profits. Traders who missed the move have begun buying, hoping Read More…
Concerns Over US Economic Data Keep Gold Prices Near Three-Week Low
On Thursday, gold prices remained close to a three-week low due to concerns about higher-than-expected US economic data. This raised worries that US interest rates may remain elevated for longer, strengthening the dollar and bond yields. David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Futures, commented, “We observed some inflationary data exceeding expectations, leading Read More…
Surprise Surge in US Crude Inventories Sends Oil Prices Tumbling
On Wednesday, oil prices dropped after reaching a 10-month high earlier, as a surprise increase in US crude inventories countered expectations of limited crude supply for the rest of the year. The international benchmark, Brent futures, settled at $91.88 a barrel, sliding 18 cents. During the session, it hit its highest point since November at Read More…
Is $100 Oil Inevitable For CL Futures? Technical Outlook
Recap Last week, CL broke out of a key resistance level and surged above $82. The market is closing in on $90 as we speak, which brings the psychological $100 level into play. Market fundamentals are driving bullish sentiment all around, but what are the technicals telling us? Technical Analysis The $100 psychological level is Read More…