US equities extended their rebound on Monday. Gains were led once again by beneficiaries of big tech and AI as investors looked past last week’s turbulence. They turned their focus to a heavy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 rose about 0.5% to 6,964.82, marking a second straight increase. The Dow Read More…
Currency futures markets started the week in a cautious tone as traders positioned around shifting central bank expectations and delayed US data. The price action shows investors moving away from safe-haven dollar exposure toward selective risk trades. Meanwhile, the rate cut timing remains a key macro driver. The Dollar Index (DXY) extends losses in Read More…
US interest futures fell slightly on Thursday as traders backed off bets that the Federal Reserve would cut rates more aggressively later in 2026, after economic data revealed significant improvement. The CME Group’s 30-Day Federal Funds futures prices indicate the decreased probability of more than one cut since last week. Contracts ending in September and Read More…
Introduction The Nasdaq 100 has pulled back from resistance after another failed attempt to push into new highs. While the broader trend remains bullish on a higher-timeframe basis, recent price action shows a market that is struggling to extend higher in the short term. This isn’t a breakdown. But it is a reminder that upside Read More…
Crude oil futures fell to the $63.50 region after two days of gains, as talks between Iran and the US in Oman eased fears of a broader disruption in the Middle East. The move, as reported, shows the market’s sensitivity. The risk premium can disappear quickly when diplomacy signals are strong and then return just Read More…
Introduction The Russell 2000 continues to grind higher along with other US equity markets, recovering strongly from its late-November selloff and pushing back toward recent highs. Unlike the large-cap indices that have spent much of the past year in clear uptrends, small caps have been more uneven, moving through longer periods of consolidation and volatility. Read More…
