currency futures basics
Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures React as the ECB Moves to Tame Inflation

ECB officials are expecting more rate hikes to tame inflation. Some experts say the US has lost its global growth leadership position. Markets are expecting a 25bps rate hike from the Bank of Canada. Most currency futures were up on Monday as the dollar was slightly weaker than a basket of currencies, trading at 101.740.  Read More…

crude oil futures (CL)
Technical Analysis Trading Tips

Crude Oil Futures (CL) rallies 13%, what you need to know

Discover how to profit from the current rally in crude oil prices driven by a weak dollar. RSI, 1-2-3 reversal pattern, Symmetrical Triangle, and pivot points all point toward bullish momentum. Trading chart for us to visualize the bullish targets and price momentum. The driving force behind this rally Undoubtedly, the driving force behind the Read More…

Technical Analysis Trading Psychology

Gold Futures (GC): Bulls strong but RSI calling for pullback

Gold completes a bullish break of a rising wedge pattern on the daily chart. RSI is overbought and showing signs of a possible consolidation or retracement. A very interesting story about a gold futures trader who did not close his position in time. Rising Wedge Update Last week we looked at the rising wedge in Read More…

Nasdaq 100 index futures (NQ)
Technical Analysis

Nasdaq Futures (NQ) Sink After Trend Line Test

Price finds resistance at the year-long trend line once more. Yesterday’s session forms a bearish candle, but bulls appear to still be in control. Why the market rally we have seen recently is purely fundamental. Year Long Trend Line Strikes Again The trend channel we have discussed so many times in the technicals has proven Read More…

Interviews

“Julian Chooses OneUp Trader for Funded Trading: A Success Story”

Meet Julian, a skilled trader from Argentina who resides in beautiful Ghent, Belgium. Julian’s trading style is that of a scalper, where he trades e-mini contracts such as the S&P 500 and Crude Oil, utilizing 5-minute and 1-hour charts. His expertise in this field has led him to achieve a significant milestone in his trading Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Plummets Amid Rising Recession Worries

US retail sales fell by 1.1% last month, the largest drop since December 2021. US manufacturing output decreased more than forecast in December.  US crude oil stockpiles increased by around 7.6 million barrels last week. The price of oil futures dropped by as much as $1 on Thursday due to concerns about the impending recession. Read More…