Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Slip 1% to One-Week Low After Fed’s Rate Decision

Oil prices dropped by about 1% to a one-week low on Wednesday following the Fed’s rate decision. The US Federal Reserve held rates unchanged as markets had expected. However, it maintained its hawkish stance with another rate hike projected for the end of this year.  Brent futures for November delivery went down 81 cents, or Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Hold Steady Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Crucial Decision

On Monday, US equities closed with minimal changes as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. The three major US stock indices ended the day with slight gains in a volatile session, but investors lacked firm conviction leading into the Fed’s two-day monetary policy meeting. The week’s focal point is the Federal Reserve’s Read More…

Technical Analysis

Nasdaq Futures (NQ) Consolidate. Is it time to buy?

Technical Analysis NQ is currently stuck within a range that could be used as an opportunity to buy lows as the general market sentiment remains bullish. Once the bounce occurred on August 18th, NQ began moving sideways as traders who got in early were taking profits. Traders who missed the move have begun buying, hoping Read More…