US equities extended gains on Monday as the optimism mounted that the US lawmakers are close to end the longest government shutdown in history. Investors fled to risk assets, with major indices and AI bellwethers soared sharply. Meanwhile, bonds slipped as safe-haven demand eased. The S&P 500 gained more than 1.5%, marking best daily performance Read More…
Introduction Crude Oil Futures (CL) edged slightly higher on Monday as the market continues to stabilize following last month’s rebound from the $56–$57 support zone. However, after the strong 8.8% recovery from the $56 level seen in late October and our previous analysis, bullish momentum has now started to cool, with prices struggling to break Read More…
On Monday, currency futures markets witnessed a significant shift after developments regarding the US shutdown. The greenback’s rebound last week, caused sharp movements in key contracts. However, the optimism related to ending US government shutdown lifted the risk sentiment. The front-month Euro FX futures (6E) traded under 1.1600 after recovering from its recent lows, but Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) have bounced off the 50-day moving average since our previous analysis, with power forming a dragonfly doji. This candlestick pattern has a long lower shadow with the open, high, and close all near the top. This candle normally represents a bullish reversal, and if we pair it with Read More…
Introduction Gold futures have started to find a floor since our previous analysis, and bulls are trying to push prices higher once more. The RSI has stabilized around the 50 level, and the candlesticks are also smaller, indicating less volatility and a possible shift in trend. Gold is up 50% for the year, and the Read More…
US interest futures remain choppy as deteriorated risk sentiment meets mixed policy signals and upcoming data risks. The divergence between front end of the curve and longer dated contracts is quite evident now. The short-term contracts like 30-day Fed funds futures that price in policy expectations are fluctuating as traders trim the hopes of aggressive Read More…
