Last year, we introduced you to Karan, a funded trader who withdrew $17,500 from his funded trading account. This year, he is back with another big withdrawal while still trading his aggressive scalping style. Since our last article, OneUp Trader announced that traders could now get funded on up to three accounts at a time, Read More…
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Crude Oil prices up 6% on Middle East tensions, technicals point to $78 target
Fundamentals WTI crude futures rose 1.56% to $70.92 per barrel late Tuesday as fears of oil supply disruptions grew after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Iran fired over 180 missiles in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the oil-rich region. ANZ Research noted Iran’s involvement raises concerns about potential Read More…
Gold Rally: Middle East Tension Led Gains Stall
Gold prices pulled back slightly after rallying and ending higher on Tuesday due to escalating Middle East tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel raised fears of a wider war, leading to a scramble for safety in the yellow metal. On Monday, gold prices dropped after Powell delivered a slightly hawkish speech. Initially, traders had Read More…
Bitcoin Hits Resistance, Bearish 54K in Sight?
Introduction Bitcoin is up 43% YTD and 131% for the past year. The surge has come after a horrific bear market that saw ‘digital gold’ crash by 80%. The rally we have seen has now stalled, and the chart is no longer printing aggressive higher highs like we saw earlier in the year. However, it Read More…
Equities Defy Powell’s Hawkishness, Close at All-Time Highs
Equities ended at record highs on Monday despite a hawkish speech from Powell that led to a drop in rate cut expectations. At the same time, market participants were gearingequ up for a new quarter and week packed with critical US economic data. Last week, equities had risen on Friday after US inflation data revealed Read More…
Currency Futures Wobble Amid Diverse Economic and Political Shifts
Currency futures were mixed on Friday and Monday amid several economic and political changes in different countries. Meanwhile, the dollar fell after inflation data revealed softer-than-expected numbers. US core inflation (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis) The US core PCE price index report on Friday revealed a 0.1% increase in August, smaller than the forecast of Read More…