Gold futures’ recent leg higher is being driven by an unusually concentrated mix of politics, policy, and positioning. The immediate catalyst is President Trump’s hard line on acquiring Greenland and his threats of aggressive tariffs on multiple European allies, including a 200% levy on French wine and champagne. Markets are reading this as a serious Read More…
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Gold (GC) Technical Analysis, 20 January 2026
Introduction Gold futures have broken above their previous ATH of $4,398, which was forming an ascending triangle. The price action has been firmly bullish after consolidating through much of November. Gold has reaccelerated higher, clearing prior resistance and targeting $4,782.4. With momentum building and structure remaining intact, the focus now shifts toward what type of Read More…
NASDAQ Futures (NQ) Technical Analysis, 19 January 2026
Introduction The Nasdaq 100 E-mini Futures (NQ) have pulled back sharply after another failed attempt to break into new all-time highs. Following weeks of consolidation near record levels, sellers have stepped in with increased conviction, producing a strong downside move and shifting short-term momentum. The price has broken below an upward-sloping trendline that formed since Read More…
Currency Futures Surge as Tariffs Backfire the US Dollar
Currency futures are strongly bid against the US dollar as the new week begins, largely due to heightened US political risk and new US-Greenland and trade-war headlines. Despite stronger US economic data, the situation is limiting the greenback’s recovery. Tariffs on the UK and Europe have lowered USD sentiment, supporting pound futures (6B). If the Read More…
2025 in Review: How OneUp Trader Supported Thousands of Profitable Traders
Introduction 2025 was a record year for the OneUp Trader funded trader program. Payouts, rule changes, and creating an easier path to funding were the main themes of the year. This year also saw an incredible withdrawal of $176,841 from Karan, a trader from the US, whose strategy and style we will look at later Read More…
US Interest Futures Reprice Sharply as Upbeat Data Defers Aggressive Easing
US interest futures are pointing to a “later and milder” easing cycle because markets now expect the Fed to be patient rather than make a quick change. The front of the Fed funds strip (F26 and G26 contracts running from January to March 2026) trades close to the current rates. So, the policy will likely Read More…







