Introduction Gold futures have continued their steady run upwards, boasting an impressive 31% return over the past year. The question is whether we see this trend continuing. Technical Analysis The daily chart shows us the 50-moving average positioned well above the 100-moving average. There is also a flag formation where gold sat sideways since the Read More…
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Crude Oil Futures (CL) Double Bottom In!
Introduction A few days ago, we looked at CL, which was approaching a significant support zone at $72 per barrel. Price continued to fall and hit the support zone and bounced out with strength as bullish buy pressure surged. The daily chart now has a double bottom and a bullish candlestick pattern printed on it that Read More…
Interest Futures Take a Breather as Rate Cut Bets Shift From 50 bps to 25 bps
Interest futures fell on Thursday as Treasury yields soared with a drop in expectations for a 50 bps Fed rate cut. However, the move reversed before Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday. At the same time, there is still optimism about a 25 bps September Fed rate cut. Treasury yields had a bullish day Read More…
Gold Dumps as CPI Increases, Technical Analysis Still Bullish
Recent News US Economic Data: The release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on August 14 showed a slight increase, which led to fading expectations of an imminent rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This resulted in a minor decline in gold prices, as the likelihood of a rate cut, which would weaken Read More…
How This Funded Trader Profits From Support & Resistance
Trading Strategy Overview Josh, a trader from Connecticut, has received funding in OneUp Trader’s funded trader program by employing a straightforward support and resistance trading approach. His strategy focuses on identifying key levels on the chart and profiting on breakouts and retracements. Many traders use support and resistance levels in their approach, but Josh has Read More…
Oil Prices Slump After US Payroll Data Revision by -818k Jobs
Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after the US government revised the US payrolls data to show a weaker labor market. This revision overshadowed positive sentiment from a decline in crude oil inventories and dovish FOMC policy minutes. Brent Futures (Source: ICE Futures Europe) The US economy added fewer jobs than reported between April last Read More…