Stock price chart
Fundamental Analysis

Equities End Week Higher Amid Data and Policy Changes

Equities ended last week high and made no move on Monday as US markets remained closed for a bank holiday. Prices fluctuated throughout the week amid mixed economic data from the US and hawkish Fed signals. At the same time, market participants reacted to Trump’s moves on tariffs.  At the start of the week, Powell Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rally as Weak US Retail Sales Drag Down Dollar

Currency futures rose on Friday and extended the rally this week as the dollar eased due to a poor retail sales report. At the same time, the greenback was weak after Trump delayed implementing a reciprocal tariff to give time for investigations.  US sales (Source: US Commerce Department) The US retail sales report on Friday Read More…

russell 2000 futures technical analysis
Technical Analysis

Russell 2000 hold key support—is a breakout coming?

Introduction The Russell 2000 E-mini futures (RTY) are inside a bullish rising channel, despite recent choppy price action. Small-cap stocks have struggled for direction, but the 100-day SMA (2,299.9) trending upward steadily. As of today, RTY is trading at 2,289.2, up +0.17%, hovering near key pivot levels. Bulls are looking for a decisive move higher, Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Hold Firm as Yields Tumble Amid Tariff Delays

Interest futures hovered near Thursday’s highs when Treasury yields collapsed due to delays on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. However, since Friday last week, interest futures have collapsed due to upbeat US economic data and a decline in Fed rate cut expectations.  Thursday was a bullish day for interest futures after Trump announced a period of investigations Read More…