Oil prices ended 2% lower on Wednesday after news of a likely end to the Russia-Ukraine war under Trump’s administration. At the same time, US inflation data came in higher than expected, dashing Fed rate cut expectations. WTI futures (Nymex) During his campaigns, Donald Trump said he would not allow the Ukraine war to continue Read More…
On Tuesday, gold prices reached an all-time high as investors scrambled for safety amid tariff uncertainty. Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, increasing fears of trade wars. However, bullion retreated after Powell’s hawkish speech. Moreover, market participants are awaiting the crucial US consumer inflation figures for more clues on the outlook Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) remain in a well-defined upward channel, with prices consolidating just below the all-time high (ATH) of 6,154.75. Bulls have defended the lower channel support, and momentum remains strong as ES hovers near the high. As of today, ES is trading at 6,082.00, down -0.17%, but still above the Read More…
Equities ended higher on Monday after Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum products, boosting the outlook for the US economy. Meanwhile, market participants were gearing up for Powell’s speech and the upcoming US inflation figures for clues on future monetary policy. On Sunday, Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports Read More…
Currency futures eased on Friday amid concerns of trade wars after Trump announced more tariffs. However, some rebounded on Monday as market participants geared up for crucial US consumer inflation figures this week that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. These two factors will continue shaping market movements this year. Trading survey (Source: Read More…
Introduction Gold futures have extended their upward momentum following last week’s gap-up breakout. The metal’s price action has confirmed a symmetrical triangle breakout, with prices surging past the ATH. Technical outlook Gap-Up & triangle breakout confirm strength Gold’s breakout from the symmetrical triangle pattern last week triggered a strong continuation rally. The initial breakout was Read More…
