Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Slide on Poor GDP Data, Surge in Treasury Yields

Interest futures fell on Thursday after a poor US GDP report. At the same time, downward pressure came from a rally in Treasury yields amid signs that US inflation remains high. Consequently, investors are keen to see the outcome of the core PCE price index report on Friday. US GDP, core PCE price index (Source: Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Decline as Market Attention Turns Away from Middle East Crisis

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as investors shifted their focus from Middle East tensions to demand concerns. This shift came as the risk of an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran fell. Meanwhile, poor economic data from the US raised concerns about weak demand in the country.  WTI, crude inventories (Source: Bloomberg, EIA) Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Stabilize as Safe-Haven Appeal Wanes

Gold prices closed nearly flat on Tuesday after falling to a two-week low due to the loss of safe-haven demand. Moreover, investors turned their focus back to US economic data and the outlook for Fed interest rates. From the start of the week, risk appetite improved as Middle East tensions subsided. As a result, investors Read More…

Technical Analysis

NASDAQ 100 Futures Technical Analysis: A Bearish Outlook

Given the RSI readings showing oversold conditions on the 4-hour chart but not yet confirmed on the daily chart, traders should be cautious and confirm with additional indicators or price action before entering trades. The NASDAQ 100 is volatile, and news or economic events can have immediate impacts, so keeping abreast of such factors is Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Recover Amid US Earnings Optimism, Easing Middle East Tensions

Equities recovered ahead of major US earnings reports on Monday and as Middle East tensions eased. The rebound comes after six sessions of declines caused by a drop in Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions.  Nasdaq’s losing streak (Source: Bloomberg) Equities had a rough time last week, with the Nasdaq posting big declines as Read More…