Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Lower After Data as Investors Await the Fed Meeting

Wall Street equities ended slightly down, and Treasury yields rose as investors reviewed Monday’s data. They were awaiting Wednesday’s Fed’s interest rate decision and quarterly earnings reports. Data showed that the US manufacturing sector recovered from a three-year low in April as new orders and employment increased. However, the sector’s activity remained weak due to Read More…

Technical Analysis

T-Bond Futures (ZB) bears take control

Introduction ZB futures have been in a steady downtrend since 2020 as investors buy more and more bonds. The sentiment remains that more buying will continue meaning we can expect yields to continue to drop, and that provides us with some useful opportunities we can take advantage of. Technical analysis There is a resistance zone Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Decline as Dollar Strengthens on Signs of Persistent Inflation

Currency futures closed lower on Friday as the dollar rose. The US dollar increased due to statistics showing that US inflation increased in March. At its monetary policy meeting next week, the Fed is still on track to raise interest rates.  The Bank of Japan announced it would retain its ultra-low interest rates as anticipated. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Reverses Gains as Dollar Rallies on Rate Hike Expectations

On Thursday, gold reversed course and fell as the dollar rose. Poor US economic data did not alter expectations of another interest rate hike. This is because inflation remained high. Data showed that the US gross domestic product expanded slightly slower than expected in the most recent quarter. The US government released a preliminary estimate Read More…