Gold is expected to average $1,745 per ounce in 2023. The real yield on US 10-year bonds turns positive. Fed officials maintain a more hawkish stance. The outlook for gold (GC) futures is slightly bearish as the US dollar pushes higher. As a result of high-interest rates and a strong US currency, gold will average Read More…
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Bear and Bull Flag Pattern Trading
Continuation chart patterns occur in a trending market and typically indicate a momentary period of price consolidation before the market continues trending in the previously observed trend. This guide focuses on one such chart pattern – the flag chart pattern. We’ll break down the bear and bull flag pattern trading. What is the Flag Chart Read More…
E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures Pare Gains amid US-China Tension
Nasdaq futures struggle to break the 13000 mark. Escalating US-China trade tension shrinks investors’ risk sentiment. Further Fed tightening may also weigh on the Nasdaq. On Monday, the E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures struggled to break through the 13,000 mark. Stock futures fell Tuesday morning amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China ahead of Read More…
Euro (6E) Futures Retreat amid Downbeat German Retail Sales
A lower-than-expected German retail sales report erases intraday gains for 6E. Bulls are not convinced with recent hawkish Fed statements amid a stable Eurozone GDP. US dollar bearishness paused amid a sluggish session due to Eurozone recession risks and China-US skirmishes. Intraday trading may be fueled by Eurozone Manufacturing PMI and Unemployment Rate Reports. A Read More…
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures Outlook: Prices Dropping Ahead of Tech Earnings
Investors are expecting Google and Microsoft earnings reports later in the week. Walmart slashed its forecasts on Monday. On the charts, the price has found support at the 30-SMA. Today’s E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures outlook is slightly bearish as markets face uncertainties about earnings and the looming Federal Reserve rate hike. Tech companies like Read More…
British Pound (6B) Futures: Gains Capped amid Downbeat UK Business Activity
UK business activity fell less than expected in July. The probability of a 50-bps rate hike by the BoE has significantly decreased. UK consumer confidence is still at an all-time low. Today’s British pound (6B) futures outlook is bullish as investors expected a significant drop in business activity in the UK but were surprised by Read More…