US equities recovered from large losses to end Monday flat as investors absorbed Friday’s jobs data and prepared for a busy week of inflation data and bank reports. The Labor Department released its March employment report on Friday, a market holiday, and it showed strong payroll growth and a welcome but minor slowdown in wage Read More…
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Gold futures (GC) continue to surge toward all-time highs
Gold rallies Gold continues to surge, with all-time highs only $50 away. GC is up 11% this year as the Dollar continues to weaken and investors look for safe havens. Technical analysis points toward continued bullish momentum with little hope for bears at the moment. This is what the chart says: There is a fair Read More…
Crude Oil Futures (CL) struggle to break through resistance
Technical analysis Crude oil futures have been trading at $80 and have been struggling to break out of a resistance zone. This resistance zone has been a major hurdle for the bulls as they attempt to push the price higher. If the price does begin falling below $78, then the bears will likely target the Read More…
Oil Prices Close Flat as Poor Economic Outlook Overshadows Crude Stocks Draw
Despite larger-than-expected draws in US crude and fuel stocks, oil prices remained mostly unchanged on Wednesday. The market weighed deteriorating economic outlooks against forecasts of US crude inventory declines and plans by OPEC+ producers to reduce production. According to government statistics, US crude inventories decreased by 3.7 million barrels last week, which was about 1.5 Read More…
Successfull trade update on Dow Jones futures (YM) trade
Trade update Last week Monday, we did technical analysis on YM and saw the potential for a long opportunity. The trade so far has worked out, yielding 1,400 points. I want to take the time in this article to explain why it is important to stay neutral in your emotions by remaining in a calm Read More…
Equities Close Lower After Poor US Data Renewed Recession Worries
Tuesday saw a lower closing price for US equities as signs of a slowing economy increased concerns that the Fed’s efforts to contain decades-high inflation may trigger a severe recession. All three main indices declined as data revealed factory orders dropped for a second consecutive month. Job openings in the United States went down to Read More…