Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rally as Weak US Retail Sales Drag Down Dollar

Currency futures rose on Friday and extended the rally this week as the dollar eased due to a poor retail sales report. At the same time, the greenback was weak after Trump delayed implementing a reciprocal tariff to give time for investigations.  US sales (Source: US Commerce Department) The US retail sales report on Friday Read More…

russell 2000 futures technical analysis
Technical Analysis

Russell 2000 hold key support—is a breakout coming?

Introduction The Russell 2000 E-mini futures (RTY) are inside a bullish rising channel, despite recent choppy price action. Small-cap stocks have struggled for direction, but the 100-day SMA (2,299.9) trending upward steadily. As of today, RTY is trading at 2,289.2, up +0.17%, hovering near key pivot levels. Bulls are looking for a decisive move higher, Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Hold Firm as Yields Tumble Amid Tariff Delays

Interest futures hovered near Thursday’s highs when Treasury yields collapsed due to delays on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. However, since Friday last week, interest futures have collapsed due to upbeat US economic data and a decline in Fed rate cut expectations.  Thursday was a bullish day for interest futures after Trump announced a period of investigations Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Falls 2% on Reports of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Under Trump

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…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Eases From All-Time Highs as Fed Policy Comes Into Focus

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…