Fundamental Analysis

Equities Remain Muted Before Major Catalysts

Equities barely moved on Monday as most market participants remained on the sidelines ahead of crucial events this week. Traders are looking forward to the Jackson Hole symposium to see the economic and policy outlooks. At the same time, major retailers are set to release their earnings reports.  Monday was a slow day for US Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slip on Dollar Strength, Trump–Zelensky Talks in Focus

Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar gained ahead of a meeting between Trump and Ukraine’s Zelensky. The high-stake meeting has increased demand for the safe-haven dollar and hurt risk appetite. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to key events this week, including the Jackson Hole symposium.  Last week, the dollar collapsed while currency Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Pressured as Upbeat US PPI Lifts Yields

Interest futures fell on Friday as Treasury yields rebounded after Thursday’s upbeat US wholesale inflation report eased rate cut expectations. However, Fed rate cut bets remained elevated after a set of poor economic data. At the start of the week, interest futures gained after US data revealed soft consumer inflation in July. The CPI rose Read More…

Technical Analysis

Russell 2000 Futures (RTY) Technical Analysis 14 August

Technical Overview Trend & Structure The Russell 2000 futures have surged in the past two trading sessions, up 5% marking its best two days since the 5th of November 2025. This was on the back of a positive CPI report that showed inflation is in line with expectations. The price broke decisively above the 50-day Read More…

crude oil technical analysis
Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Technical Analysis, 15 August 2025

Introduction Crude oil is down 4% for the month and 10% for the year, and the technicals for now are signalling to sell. Price has bounced off the S2 level at 62.31 with a bullish engulfing, which bulls are hopeful for prices to move higher. Technical analysis The resistance at $68 is the first major Read More…

gold technical analysis
Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Climb as US Inflation Data Boosts Rate Cut Bets

Gold prices rose on Thursday as the likelihood of a September Fed rate cut rose after downbeat US inflation figures. However, the move was subdued as risk appetite remained high after the US-China tariff extension. At the same time, progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine has lowered demand for safe-haven assets. Data on Tuesday Read More…