Technical Analysis CL made a top last week of $95.03 and has retraced 7.4% since then. This is a welcome sight for traders who missed the move from $67.05 up to $95.03 as it gives possible entry opportunities, which we will look at now. Entry Opportunities An upward-sloping trend line connects the low made in Read More…
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Bond Buying Accelerates In 30-Year Treasury Bond Futures (ZB)
Introduction Prices of ZB (30-year US Treasury bond futures) go down when buying of bonds accelerates due to the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields. When demand for bonds increases, buyers compete to purchase available bonds, driving bond prices higher. However, as bond prices rise, the fixed coupon payments become less attractive relative to Read More…
Currency Futures Gain Momentum as the Dollar Weakens
On Friday, currency futures edged higher against a weakening dollar. Still, the dollar was poised to achieve its largest quarterly gain in a year, marking the 11th consecutive week of gains. Investors factored in the probability of a strong economy and sustained higher interest rates. Despite earlier setbacks, the greenback rebounded following data revealing an Read More…
NASDAQ Futures (NQ) Price Action Mixed
Introduction Last Friday NQ closed the week’s session in the form of a spinning top. The price action is mixed, but there is a case that looks stronger for bulls than for bears from here. The reason is due to the large uptrend we have seen in equities this year, as well as the small Read More…
Gold Prices Take a Dive Ahead of Key Inflation Report
Gold prices tumbled on Thursday as investors evaluated recent US economic data and awaited a crucial inflation report. They also closely watched Washington to see if US lawmakers could prevent a government shutdown. Gold also struggled due to soaring Treasury yields, which hovered near their highest levels in 16 years. This rise followed the Federal Read More…
The Beginner’s Guide to Trading Price Action
Price action trading is one of retail trader’s and investors’ most popular trading techniques. It involves analyzing an asset’s price movements on a chart to identify trade opportunities, without relying on technical indicators. Mastering price action can take time, but the basic principles are straightforward enough for beginners to understand. This guide will cover the Read More…