Introduction Crude oil has moved back above the $100 level, but the market is still struggling to fully break away from the consolidation range that has developed over the past several weeks. Now though, it does look like the bulls are gaining an edge over the bears even during this consolidation phase. With that said Read More…
US equities hit fresh record highs on Monday amid optimism over a solid earnings season. The new high came despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and stalled negotiations. Meanwhile, traders are cautiously awaiting the US consumer inflation report and the vote on the Fed Chair nomination later on Tuesday. The S&P 500 soared to Read More…
Introduction One of the most dangerous traps in trading is the belief that outcomes must “balance out” in the short term. After a series of losses, it starts to feel like a win is overdue, while after a strong run of wins, it feels like a loss is inevitable. This way of thinking is known Read More…
Introduction The Dow Jones continues to hold up well after the sharp recovery from the March lows, but momentum is beginning to slow as prices push back toward all-time highs. The rally in the Dow hasn’t been as strong as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, which are already 10% above the all-time high. What Read More…
Currency futures had another strong week as hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran improved risk appetite. However, uncertainty returned this week after Trump rejected another Iranian proposal. This week’s focus will be on US inflation and retail sales figures. Hopes for an end to the Iran war surged on Tuesday after Read More…
Introduction Crude oil has started to cool off after the sharp rally that pushed prices back above $100. In the previous analysis, the focus was on whether buyers could reclaim control after the strong rebound from support. They did, at least temporarily, but the market is now running into the same problem that has capped Read More…
