On January 9, 2025, the United States will observe a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. In recognition of this solemn occasion, there will be adjustments to trading schedules that traders must pay attention to. U.S. Equity Markets: Interest Rates Read More…
Introduction Since our previous analysis on January 2, 2025, crude oil futures (CL) have rallied as anticipated, breaking above the consolidation range and climbing toward key resistance levels. With today’s price action hovering near critical technical zones, let’s analyze the probabilities for the next directional move in crude oil futures. Technical Analysis Overview Key Developments Read More…
Gold prices ended higher on Tuesday despite a strong dollar and Treasury yields. The rally came as investors sought safety amid uncertainty regarding Trump’s looming policy changes. Meanwhile, upbeat US data lowered expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2025. Gold is considered a haven in times of uncertainty. As market participants await Trump’s swearing-in on Read More…
Equities climbed to a one-week high on Monday as technology stocks rose despite high Treasury yields. However, market participants remained cautious ahead of key US economic data this week that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Like many times in the past, tech stocks defied the general trend and rose on Monda. Microsoft Read More…
Currency futures jumped on Monday as the dollar collapsed on news that Trump might only impose tariffs on critical goods. At the same time, the recent greenback rally paused as market participants awaited crucial employment data for clues on the Fed’s easing cycle. Dollar Index (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar fell almost 1% on Monday after Read More…
Interest futures hovered near recent lows as Treasury yields and the dollar opened the year green. Prices ended the year with a plunge following a hawkish December Fed meeting. On the other hand, the prospect of higher rates for longer boosted yields and the dollar. US Treasury yields started the year strong amid expectations for Read More…
