Oil prices soared on Wednesday as Trump said the US would retaliate after Iran targeted a US base in Jordan. The surge dampened earlier expectations of peace after the conflict paused over the weekend. The two countries had resumed talks, which were going well. Elsewhere, the Fed kept interest rates unchanged. At the start of Read More…
Introduction NQ has gone through a full cycle this year — a spring correction, a powerful V-shaped recovery to new highs, and now a sharp pullback that’s erased a meaningful chunk of the summer rally. Rather than forcing a single high-conviction call, this is a good spot to lay out the weighted scenarios, since the Read More…
Introduction Crude oil has had one of its more volatile years on record in 2026, and the daily chart tells that story clearly. A geopolitical shock sent prices spiking sharply in the spring, only for a ceasefire to trigger an equally sharp collapse. After bottoming in the high-60s, price staged a fast recovery. Price got Read More…
Gold collapsed on Tuesday as the surge in oil prices and subsequent inflation worries boosted Fed rate hike expectations. At the same time, the stronger dollar made gold more expensive for foreign buyers. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to the FOMC policy meeting for more clues on the path of monetary policy. The yellow Read More…
Key Takeaways Introduction Silver has been one of the more dramatic stories in metals this year. After roughly quadrupling in price off the 2025 lows and peaking above 121 in January 2026, Silver Futures have spent the better part of six months unwinding that move. As of today’s session, price sits at 57.625, more than Read More…
Equities ended down on Monday after a brief spike as investors applauded the pause in US-Iran strikes and the increased likelihood of de-escalation. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for major earnings reports and the FOMC policy meeting. The US stock market declined the previous week amid tensions in the Middle East, which clouded the Read More…
