Oil prices ended 2% lower on Wednesday after news of a likely end to the Russia-Ukraine war under Trump’s administration. At the same time, US inflation data came in higher than expected, dashing Fed rate cut expectations. WTI futures (Nymex) During his campaigns, Donald Trump said he would not allow the Ukraine war to continue Read More…
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Has the Euro finally bottomed? Signs of a reversal after Dollar strength
Introduction The Euro (EUR/USD) has shown signs of stabilization after months of weakness driven by a surging U.S. dollar. A strong dollar, fueled by hawkish Federal Reserve policy and resilient U.S. economic data, has kept the euro under pressure. However, recent price action suggests that the euro may have found a bottom, with bullish momentum Read More…
Gold Eases From All-Time Highs as Fed Policy Comes Into Focus
On Tuesday, gold prices reached an all-time high as investors scrambled for safety amid tariff uncertainty. Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, increasing fears of trade wars. However, bullion retreated after Powell’s hawkish speech. Moreover, market participants are awaiting the crucial US consumer inflation figures for more clues on the outlook Read More…
S&P 500 futures (ES) poised for breakout as all-time high nears
Introduction The S&P 500 E-mini futures (ES) remain in a well-defined upward channel, with prices consolidating just below the all-time high (ATH) of 6,154.75. Bulls have defended the lower channel support, and momentum remains strong as ES hovers near the high. As of today, ES is trading at 6,082.00, down -0.17%, but still above the Read More…
Equities Climb as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Optimism in US Economy
Equities ended higher on Monday after Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum products, boosting the outlook for the US economy. Meanwhile, market participants were gearing up for Powell’s speech and the upcoming US inflation figures for clues on future monetary policy. On Sunday, Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports Read More…
Crude Oil futures (CL) attempt recovery but face trendline resistance
Introduction Crude oil futures have rebounded after testing support, but the long-term downtrend resistance remains intact. As of today, NYMEX WTI crude oil (CL) is trading at $73.00, up 0.94%, as buyers attempt to push prices higher after a recent rejection near $75.30. However, the descending trendline that has capped rallies since mid-2023 remains a Read More…