Technical Analysis

T-Bond Futures (ZB) price action update as short trade pays off

Trade update from previous analysis On May 2nd, we looked at a potential short trade in ZB. It has played out nicely, with the target very close to being hit. Take a look at the article here. There is an ascending triangle forming on the daily chart that we can monitor as price moves toward the Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Soar on Optimistic Outlook for US Debt Ceiling Talks

Oil prices rose by approximately $2 on Wednesday due to positive expectations regarding oil demand and ongoing negotiations regarding the US debt ceiling. Despite concerns about an oversupply, the optimism surrounding a potential debt ceiling agreement lifted various asset classes, including oil.  Jim Ritterbusch, the president of Ritterbusch and Associates, stated that the anticipation of Read More…

Technical Analysis

British Pound futures (6B) attempts to break out of ascending triangle

Technical analysis If we look at the daily chart, there has been an ascending triangle forming since the start of the year. What this tells us that there is a generally higher demand for the asset, and thus buyers scoop up any dips as the chart shows higher lows. The horizontal resistance at the top Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Higher Despite Sharp Drop in US Manufacturing Activity

US equities closed slightly higher on Monday as the S&P 500 and Dow had modest gains. However, the New York Federal Reserve’s “Empire State” index, which measures manufacturing activity, fell sharply to -31.8 in May, much lower than the anticipated -3.75. This raised concerns about a possible slowdown in the US economy, which could decrease Read More…

Technical Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) gearing up for bullish break

Overview ES has been stuck in a tight consolidation since the beginning of April. There was a steep move up just before the consolidation phase started, which leads me to believe we could be preparing for a bullish breakout. The range is between $4,062.75 and $4,210.75. The rally prior resembles a poll, so what we Read More…