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…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slide as Dollar Sees Biggest Weekly Advance Since February

Currency futures fell on Friday as the US dollar rose. The dollar experienced its largest weekly gain since February. This rise occurred as investors sought safe havens due to concerns about the US debt ceiling and monetary policy. According to the University of Michigan survey released on Friday, US consumer sentiment reached a six-month low Read More…