Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Surge as Dollar Index Slides Amid Court Ruling, Weak Growth Data

On Monday, the currency futures recovered as the US Dollar Index (DXY) futures fell for the second day in a row amid a weak and uncertain US trade policy. The Dollar Index (DXY) hovered near 97.50 in Asian trading after settling at 97.79 on Friday, down 0.13% on the session. The move followed a US Read More…

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Technical Analysis

U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis, 20 February 2026

Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is attempting to stabilize after another rejection from the 101.90–102.00 resistance zone. Price recently swept below 96.00 before quickly reclaiming support in the 96.00–96.50 region — a level that has now held multiple times over the past several months. Momentum has turned slightly constructive in the short term, but Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

US Interest Futures Signal Higher-for-Longer as Long-End Curve Steepens

US interest futures show the market has absorbed the Federal Reserve’s hawkish messages but remains highly sensitive to new data. The January FOMC minutes supported the idea that rates would stay high for a long time. Policymakers voted to keep rates at 3.5%-3.75% and openly warned against easing too soon. Some members want to ease Read More…

crude Oil futures
Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil Surges Above $65 Amid Growing US-Iran Tension

Crude oil prices have settled down after a sharp rise due to geopolitical events. Brent is trading above $70, with WTI above $65. The recent uptick stems from the reports that the US could take military action against Iran in the near future and that Iranian and Russian naval forces were holding extended drills in Read More…

S&P 500
Technical Analysis

S&P 500 (ES) Technical Analysis, 17 February 2026

Introduction S&P 500 E-mini futures have pulled back from the 7,000 area after multiple tests of resistance. This was the formation of the ATH too, and now the price appears to be in a range between 6,800 and 7,000. There is some profit-taking happening which is why ES is no longer forming higher highs and Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Tech Weakness Drags US Equities Lower Ahead of Fed-Heavy Week, Global Shift

US equities fell slightly on Monday in a light trading day amid the US Presidents’ Day holiday. Investors were still wary of technology stocks and preparing for a week full of data that could test the strength of the long-running US equity bull run against the soaring overseas markets. The Nasdaq 100 futures fell about Read More…