Technical Analysis

Bearish momentum in DXY, short trade opportunity – watch 102 resistance

The chart provided displays the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) on a weekly timeframe. Let’s analyze the technical indicators and identify potential bearish/short high-probability trade opportunities. Technical Analysis Descending Triangle Pattern: There is a symmetrical triangle formation. The price recently broke below the lower trendline of this triangle, signaling a potential continuation of the downtrend since Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Regain Ground After 1% Fall on Demand Concerns

Oil prices recovered slightly on Tuesday after falling 1% in the previous session due to a disappointing inventories report. However, the potential loss of Libyan oil output and Middle East tensions kept a floor on price declines.  Data on Wednesday revealed a smaller-than-expected drop in US crude stocks last week. Inventories fell by 846,000 barrels, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Pare Gains as Markets Await US Inflation Report

Gold prices ended flat on Tuesday and fell on Wednesday as the dollar rose ahead of more US inflation data. The US will release its core PCE report on Friday, giving guidance on the size of upcoming Fed rate cuts.  Gold prices rallied on Friday and Monday due to rate cut optimism. Notably, Powell opened Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Spike as Fed Hints a Shift in Policy

Currency futures soared on Friday as the dollar plunged after Powell said the Fed was ready to adjust policy. Powell’s speech conveyed that the Fed was ready to start lowering borrowing costs to ensure a steady labor market. However, by Monday, most currencies eased slightly as investors took profits. After a whole week of anticipation, Read More…

Technical Analysis

Will Gold Breach ATH Again?

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…