Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Prices Slightly Rise Amid Gloomy Chinese Data

Manufacturing activity in China decreased at the fastest rate in almost three years. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were up 0.1%, reflecting the cautious atmosphere on Wall Street. This week’s data on US payrolls is anticipated to show that the labor market is still tight. On Tuesday, equities rebounded from early losses as traders assessed Read More…

Market Overview Technical Analysis

Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures: 3 Indicators Show Risk Of Further Decline

The bearish target below $11,000 has been reached. Using Fibonacci Retracements to set potential bearish targets. Analyzing the yearly NQ chart alongside quantitative easing. 3 indicators to pay close attention to. Bearish Break Of Consolidation Zone We have been monitoring the consolidation zone on NQ now since the middle of November. Price remained in a Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Mildly Positive Above $1,800 as Year Ends

Gold prices remain sluggish above the $1,800 mark. China’s COVID spread lends support to the US dollar. Markets are eying China’s PMI data to be released on Friday. While Gold futures prices rose to an intraday high of $1,818, the market has been sluggish since early Friday. In addition to mixed headlines on recent key Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Weighed by Risk Aversion, Focus on China’s Reopening

As investors looked forward to 2023 with caution and weighed hopes for economic growth, equities closed lower on Wednesday as US Treasury yields rose. China also eased COVID-19 restrictions amid concerns about rising incidences in the country. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose for the third day in a row, reversing a decline earlier as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Asian Equities Follow Wall Street’s Tech Decline

Following Wall Street’s post-holiday slump, Asian equities were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors count down to the end of a tough year. After easing its strict “zero-COVID” policy, the Chinese government boosted stocks in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Seoul after taking further steps to resume overseas travel. The Chinese government announced a key Read More…