Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Markets vs. the Fed: What US Interest Futures Really Signaling for 2026?

US interest futures are currently at the center of the macro debate as markets and the Fed diverge on the timing and speed of policy easing. Pricing in 3-month SOFR futures on CME indicates that traders still expect a lower policy rate path over 2026 than today. However, the depth and pace of cuts implied Read More…

gold technical analysis
Technical Analysis

Gold Futures Surge Higher, Technical Analysis 29 Jan

Introduction Gold Futures (GC) have moved sharply higher, extending their rally well beyond the $5,000 level and accelerating deeper into price discovery. After spending much of the past year grinding higher in a steady uptrend, gold has shifted into a more aggressive phase, with buyers pushing prices higher with even more strength. This move represents Read More…

crude Oil futures
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Futures Gains as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Crude oil futures are locked in a geopolitically driven rally, with Brent pushing toward the high $60s and WTI into the mid-$60s, marking three consecutive days of gains and roughly a 5% advance since January 26. The primary driver is escalating Middle East tension centered on Iran, a key OPEC producer pumping around 3.2 million barrels Read More…

Gold
Fundamental Analysis

Weaker Dollar and Geopolitics Drive Gold Futures to All-Time Highs Ahead of FOMC

Gold futures are trading in an environment with record spot prices, strong flows into safe havens, and a structurally weaker US dollar. Spot gold has gone above $5,200 per ounce for the first time, up more than 20% since the beginning of the year. US gold futures for near-term delivery also reflect this rise. Traditional Read More…

S&P 500 technical analysis
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 (ES) Technical Analysis, 27 January 2026

Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) are once again near the top of their recent range, trading just below the 7,000 level after holding earlier support. Price bounced cleanly from the latest pullback and is now testing resistance again, which shows that buyers are still in control even after multiple attempts to push lower. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Big Tech Lifts US Equities Despite Tariff Escalation and Policy Headwinds

US equities are slowly rising despite a lot of noise in the economy and politics. Tech stocks are helping to keep risk sentiment high, even as policy and tariff risks grow. On Monday, the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose by about 0.4% to 0.6%. This kept the cautiously optimistic mood going into a week Read More…