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Technical Analysis

Nasdaq 100 Futures (NQ): Technical Analysis

Introduction The Nasdaq 100 (NQ) has powered into new all-time highs (ATH), breaking above the 24,068 resistance and climbing to 24,720. The move confirms continued bullish strength in tech, but momentum is stretched, leaving the index vulnerable to a short-term cooldown. Technical Update Key Levels Level Type Note 24,720 Resistance Current high, extension point 24,068 Read More…

S&P 500 futures
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 Futures (ES): Momentum Breakout but RSI Overextended

Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini (ES) continues to push higher, posting new gains after bouncing cleanly from its mid-summer consolidation. While the uptrend is intact and strengthening, the market has entered overbought territory on RSI, meaning that the pace of the rally may slow in the short term. Technical Update Trend StructureES has surged to Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Tick Higher as Fed Cuts, Slump in Crude Inventories

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, a day after the Fed lowered borrowing costs by 25 bps as expected, while markets were optimistic about a fall in crude inventories. However, downward pressure came from concerns about the state of the US economy. After much speculation and anticipation, the Fed finally cut interest rates on Wednesday. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Climb Ahead of Likely Fed Rate Cut, Tesla Optimism

Equities gained on Monday as market participants eagerly awaited a likely Fed rate cut on Wednesday. However, the outlook for future rate cuts remains uncertain as it will depend on how the Fed views the recent weakness in the US labor market. At the same time, the rally came amid optimism over Tesla stock after Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Lower Amid Profit-Taking Ahead of FOMC Meeting

Gold prices retreated on Wednesday as investors booked profits ahead of the FOMC policy meeting. The decline also came as the dollar strengthened briefly after upbeat retail sales data in the previous session. However, Fed rate cut expectations remained elevated. Gold has rallied to all-time highs in September amid an increase in expectations for lower Read More…

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How Ishaam Turned 6 Years of Trading Experience Into $30K in Withdrawals

Introduction From Cape Town, South Africa, network engineer–turned–trader Ishaam H. has built an impressive track record since joining the OneUp Trader funded trader program in 2021. Over the past four years, he has received 18 funded accounts, and his total withdrawals amount to over $30,226. What makes his story unique? Instead of chasing massive payouts, Read More…