Introduction The NASDAQ 100 (NQ) futures have fallen sharply since the middle of February. The recent sell-off was triggered by a double top pattern near 22,367.00, pushing the index to test the lower boundary of its long-term ascending channel. With the market now sitting at a key support level, the next move will likely set Read More…
Currency futures extended gains against the dollar, which fell after downbeat nonfarm payrolls data on Friday. At the same time, the greenback fell as market participants worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the US economy. Meanwhile, safe-haven currencies like the yen soared. US employment (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Data on Friday revealed Read More…
Interest futures rebounded from lows hit in the previous session after news that Trump had suspended tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Fears of the impact of trade wars had raised fears about a slowdown in US economic growth. Meanwhile, market participants were gearing up for the US nonfarm payrolls report and Powell’s speech for clues Read More…
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a sharp decline, dropping 3.54% to 103.76, breaking below a support zone held since November 2024. The sell-off was triggered by a combination of fundamental factors, including recent macroeconomic data, shifting Federal Reserve expectations, and a controversial interview with former President Donald Trump that may have influenced market Read More…
Oil prices steadied on Thursday after reaching fresh lows in the previous session due to demand worries. Data revealed an unexpected increase in crude inventories. At the same time, trade wars ignited by Trump’s tariffs dimmed the outlook for the global economy. On supply, traders worried about oversupply with OPEC+ increasing output starting in April. Read More…
Introduction Gold futures (GC) continue its bullish trend in an ascending channel on the weekly chart. However, on the daily timeframe, price action is consolidating, with mixed signals on whether a breakout or pullback is more likely in the short term. Gold Fundamentals Central Bank Policies & Interest Rates Inflation & Safe-Haven Demand Weekly Chart Read More…
