Currency futures collapsed at the start of the week as easing global trade tensions continued supporting the dollar. The biggest losers were safe-haven currencies like the yen and the Swiss franc. At the same time, easing geopolitical tensions weighed on these currencies. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for crucial US inflation figures. Currency futures Read More…
Technical analysis Price Action: Moving Averages: Key Levels to Watch Type Price Note Resistance 2,050–2,070 Previous swing highs / congestion zone Resistance 2,192 200-day MA Support 1,995 50-day MA support Support 1,850–1,880 April low and major support zone Broader Context – Small Caps Lag, But Are They Catching Up? Bull Case Bear Case Final Call Read More…
Interest futures are showing cautious sentiment as markets digest central bank actions and brace for fresh inflation data next week. Traders now price in a 82% probability that the Fed will hold its rates in the next policy meeting as well, with overall reduced expectations for rate cuts in 2025. The shift follows a series Read More…
Crude oil prices rose on Thursday after President Trump announced a major trade agreement with the UK. It sparked a reduction in tariff tensions. The Brent crude oil surged to $61.40, while WTI rose to $58.00, primarily due to trade talk optimism. Despite the brief recovery, oil prices stay under pressure, licking wounds of steep Read More…
Gold fell over 1% on Wednesday after reports of a likely meeting between China and the US on Saturday. The talks have raised hopes that the two countries will finally reach an agreement to end the trade war. Meanwhile, market participants are preparing for the outcome of the FOMC policy meeting. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold Read More…
Equities ended lower on Monday, after Trump announced another tariff on films produced outside the US. The drop paused the recent rally on hopes of easing global trade tensions. However, upbeat US business activity data put a floor on further declines. Trump surprised investors when he announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the Read More…
