Analysis

Technical Outlook: E-mini Nasdaq 100 Futures (NQ)

A bullish breakout has occurred above the minor consolidation zone Bearish and Bullish Targets Clearly Defined A Gap opens at $12,349.25 Bullish Breakout The minor consolidation referenced in our previous technical outlook has been broken to the upside and is trading above the Fibonacci 50% level. For Bulls, the next target to watch is the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Futures: Slight price recovery amid Russian Threat to Europe

The EU proposes price caps on Russia’s oil and gas exports. Britain’s PM Liz Truss is expected to repeal the nation’s fracking ban. China’s monthly crude oil imports dropped, fueling demand concerns. Crude Oil (CL) futures prices increased by as much as $1 per barrel on Thursday after falling in the previous session. An energy Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) Futures: Upbeat US Services Sector Data Bolsters Fed’s Policy

August saw an expansion in the US services sector. The Fed will continue raising rates as the US economy steadies. Benchmark US Treasury yields rose to the highest level since June. The E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures price closed down as traders analyzed recent economic data amid choppy trading. Tuesday marked the first session following the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Investors Shifting Focus to Stable Sectors

Rising interest rates could lead to economic hardship. Investors are favoring stable sectors like healthcare in a downtrend market. Investors expect a wave of rate hikes this week. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures remain under intense selling pressure as the US dollar soars following an upbeat jobs report. Some investors are choosing to place their Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Euro (6E) Futures: ECB Faces Tougher Decisions Amid Rising Gas Prices

Investors expect a 75bps rate hike from the ECB after inflation hit 9.1%. The ECB may take an aggressive stance as gas prices spike. Inflation in the eurozone might continue rising. The Euro (6E) futures continues to be under selling pressure as the US dollar remained the top gainer following upbeat US NFP data released Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Rising Dollar Limiting the Gains for Gold (GC) Futures

The US labor market remains tight with high demand for workers. US Manufacturing PMI came in above 50 in August, showing steady growth. Analysts expect the US dollar to keep rising, meaning lower prices for gold futures. Gold (GC) futures prices continued to decline as the US dollar strengthened ahead of important payroll data anticipated Read More…