Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Plunge 4% on Surging Gasoline Inventories

On Wednesday, oil prices dropped by almost 4%, reaching the lowest close since June. Concerns about global fuel demand increased following US data revealing a larger-than-expected increase in gasoline inventories.  Prices were also impacted by worries about China’s economic health and future fuel demand, worsened by Moody’s downgrade of China’s A1 rating outlook from stable Read More…

Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis of the S&P 500: Key Strategies for Profit

Introduction The S&P 500 is close to ending the year well in the green, currently at an 18.5% return for the year. 7 months have closed in the green, and we will need to wait and see what December brings, but after this rally, it wouldn’t be surprising to see some investors who were long, Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Ended Mixed as Employment Data Set the Stage for Fed Rate Cuts

Equities closed mixed on Tuesday after the US reported a big drop in job vacancies. As a result, investors increased their bets on a Fed rate cut in March. Job vacancies in the US have fallen to their lowest level since early 2021. US job openings (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) On Tuesday, the Labor Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Soar on Powell’s Cautionary Stance

On Friday, currency futures rose while the dollar declined after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed caution about further interest rate moves. Investors perceived Powell’s comments as dovish, anticipating that the Fed is done raising rates. Powell acknowledged that US monetary policy is slowing the economy, with the benchmark overnight interest rate in restrictive territory. Read More…