nq
Technical Analysis

NASDAQ Futures (NQ) Up 15.6% In April

Introduction NQ has staged a very aggressive V-shaped reversal, rallying from the ~23,000 lows back toward 26,500+, approaching the all-time high (~26,863). This is a big difference from a few weeks ago when NQ was sitting at a one-year low. Just recently, the market was breaking down, showing weakness and uncertainty. Now, it’s back within Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

US Interest Futures Slide on Strong Jobs Data, Peace Hopes Lift Sentiment

US interest futures dropped on Thursday after upbeat US jobs data sent Treasury yields higher. However, sentiment lifted on Friday morning, amid hopes of an end to the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon.  US jobless claims (Source: Trading Economics) US data on Thursday showed that jobless claims fell to 207,000 the previous week. Meanwhile, economists Read More…

crude oil technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Recover from Lows Amid Ongoing Iran War Uncertainty

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday before recovering to close well above lows as traders assessed developments in the Iran war. The US’s move to block the Strait of Hormuz could increase geopolitical tensions. However, markets are not reflecting panic at the moment. Market participants remain hopeful that future talks between the US and Iran will Read More…

gold technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Gain on Ceasefire Hopes, Rate Cut Bets

Gold prices closed in the green on Tuesday as renewed hopes of ceasefire talks between Iran and the US weighed on the dollar. At the same time, prices found support amid an increase in Fed rate cut expectations.  Talks between the US and Iran and the subsequent ceasefire last week have propelled gold prices higher. Read More…