Crude oil futures fell to the $63.50 region after two days of gains, as talks between Iran and the US in Oman eased fears of a broader disruption in the Middle East. The move, as reported, shows the market’s sensitivity. The risk premium can disappear quickly when diplomacy signals are strong and then return just Read More…
Gold’s latest leg higher is best understood through futures-led risk repricing. As tensions between the US and Iran grew, investors quickly moved into safe havens, pushing gold futures up 3.49% to $5,107 and spot prices through the $5,000 psychological barrier to $5,089. Silver rose 5.77% to $88.00, which supported the “panic hedge” trade. This aligns Read More…
Introduction Gold futures (GC) ran sharply higher into early February, pushing past their old all-time highs and into new territory. That move was followed by a fast and noticeable pullback. While the drop looked dramatic, it came after a long, almost straight-up rally that left prices stretched far above their usual levels. The pullback doesn’t Read More…
US equities started February with strong momentum, but this time, under a more complicated environment. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all had reasonable gains at the start of the month. Futures also pointed to a positive bias, suggesting that investors are willing to take on more risk even as they remain worried about the Read More…
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has declined sharply from its late-2025 highs, dropping 4%, falling back into the 96–97 support zone that has been a strong floor for the bulls. The drop was sudden and was primarily driven by market concern over the Trump administration’s policies. This is a critical moment for DXY. How Read More…
Currency futures markets are recalibrating amid political and macroeconomic events in the US that are affecting investors’ sentiment toward the US dollar. The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair has changed expectations toward a less flexible policy path. This has supported the US dollar across futures markets. The bias in euro FX Read More…
