Fundamental Analysis

US Equities Plummet as Investors Outflow Amid Tariff Uncertainty

US equities plummeted as domestic investors pulled money out of Wall Street at the fastest rate since at least 2010. They moved their money to cheaper, higher-performing overseas markets, while new tariff risks and AI disruption hurt sentiment. According to LSEG/Lipper data, US-based investors have pulled out about $75 billion from US equity products in Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Surge as Dollar Index Slides Amid Court Ruling, Weak Growth Data

On Monday, the currency futures recovered as the US Dollar Index (DXY) futures fell for the second day in a row amid a weak and uncertain US trade policy. The Dollar Index (DXY) hovered near 97.50 in Asian trading after settling at 97.79 on Friday, down 0.13% on the session. The move followed a US Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

US Interest Futures Signal Higher-for-Longer as Long-End Curve Steepens

US interest futures show the market has absorbed the Federal Reserve’s hawkish messages but remains highly sensitive to new data. The January FOMC minutes supported the idea that rates would stay high for a long time. Policymakers voted to keep rates at 3.5%-3.75% and openly warned against easing too soon. Some members want to ease Read More…

crude Oil futures
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Surges Above $65 Amid Growing US-Iran Tension

Crude oil prices have settled down after a sharp rise due to geopolitical events. Brent is trading above $70, with WTI above $65. The recent uptick stems from the reports that the US could take military action against Iran in the near future and that Iranian and Russian naval forces were holding extended drills in Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Consolidate as Fed Uncertainty, Dollar Headwinds Cap Gains

After a sharp drop of 2-3% to the $4,850 area, gold futures have recovered losses in Wednesday’s Asian session. Buyers keep testing the $5,000 psychological level. The recent rise is likely a technical correction and a repositioning ahead of important US macroeconomic events, not the start of a new trend. Near-month futures have dropped sharply, Read More…

S&P 500
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 (ES) Technical Analysis, 17 February 2026

Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures have pulled back from the 7,000 area after multiple tests of resistance. This was the formation of the ATH too, and now the price appears to be in a range between 6,800 and 7,000. There is some profit-taking happening which is why ES is no longer forming higher highs and Read More…