Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Caught Between Peace Optimism and Renewed US-Iran Tensions

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…

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Technical Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Bulls Take Control Again

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…

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Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures End Lower as Middle East Uncertainty Roils Markets

Interest futures ended Thursday down after another volatile week due to tensions in the Middle East. Market participants have had to grapple with sentiment shifting from a looming peace deal to an escalation. Meanwhile, there is caution ahead of the crucial US monthly employment report that will show the state of the labor market. On Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Tumble on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal

Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after reports that the US and Iran were nearing a deal to end the war. Meanwhile, market participants are eagerly awaiting the US nonfarm payrolls report to see the impact of higher oil prices on the labor market.  Tensions in the Middle East have escalated since last week. On Monday, Read More…

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Technical Analysis

NASDAQ 100 (NQ) Surges As Bulls Take Firm Control

Introduction NQ has gone from looking vulnerable a few weeks ago to becoming one of the strongest markets on the board again. The rebound from the April lows has been extremely aggressive. Price reclaimed the 200-day moving average, pushed through the 50-day shortly after, and the MACD is at an all-time high. Since then, the Read More…