Introduction Candlesticks are by far the most used chart type in trading and investing today. Heikin Ashi candles take this one step further and smooth out the price action to create a less volatile chart for traders to analyze. In this guide, we will look at the Heikin Ashi candles, what indicators work well with Read More…
US equities took a breather after posting a sharp recovery on Monday as investors weighed financial sector jitters. Hopes to end the US government shutdown, and key corporate results could set the market tone for weeks. The S&P 500 futures remained broadly unchanged under 6,800, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained above the 25,000 mark. Dow Read More…
Currency futures opened the week with strong footing as traders weighed improved risk sentiment against shifting central bank dynamics. The US dollar showed signs of weakness against all peers as markets anticipate more dovish stance by the Federal Reserve. Political stability in Europe and optimism about US-China trade relations have lent support to the risk-sensitive Read More…
Introduction The E-mini Russell 2000 futures (RTY) has followed the S&P 500, building on last week’s recovery as buyers continue to defend support levels and the 50 day moving average. The small-cap index is also aiming at targetting its all-time high (ATH) at 2,559 as bulls attempt to swing momentum back in their favour after Read More…
The US interest futures resumed their upward trend this week, with investors increasingly convinced that the Federal Reserve would at least cut rates once before the end of the year. The October meeting is now fully priced with a 25-bps shift. The change reflects an increasing belief that the US policy rate will not go Read More…
Introduction Crude oil futures (CL) extended their decline this week, slipping another to $56.37, deepening the bearish move that began earlier in October. This follows the breakdown below the $60.00 support zone that we mentioned in the October 13 analysis. Just what the bears were aiming for has happened as the move below $61 zone Read More…
