Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slide as Dollar Gains Traction on Elevated US Producer Prices

On Friday, currency futures dipped as the dollar rose after the US reported higher US producer prices in July. This was despite growing speculation that the Fed might finally stop raising interest rates. The Producer Price Index (PPI) went up due to a rise in service costs, causing unease among traders. The surge in the Read More…

Technical Analysis

Is it time to buy the Dow?

Recap The ascending triangle formation in the Dow is still the main chart pattern that we are monitoring in this week’s analysis. Price broke out of the triangle sometime again, as shown in this article, and we have been patiently waiting for a pullback that might just be here. YM looks poised for a bounce, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Jumps 0.8% Before Collapsing as US Inflation Figures Miss the Mark

On Thursday, gold experienced a rise of up to 0.8% in response to the data release indicating that the US consumer price index increased by a lower-than-expected 3.2% annually.  US inflation (Bureau of Labor Statistics) This growth fell short of the 3.3% forecast from the Reuters poll. Still, the overall outcome has led to speculation Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

US Equities Close with Broad Declines as Moody’s Downgrades Spark Concerns

On Tuesday, US equities ended the day in decline due to a widespread sell-off. The credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded several lenders, sparking renewed concerns about the well-being of US banks and the economy. After a five-month surge, which brought the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite close to their all-time highs, August has seen five Read More…