As fresh geopolitical tension and cautious risk positioning forced flows back into defensive trades, currency futures began the new week with a tilt toward the US dollar. Due to lingering uncertainty surrounding several global flashpoints and demand for safe havens in the wake of the US military action in Venezuela, the Dollar Index futures (DXY) Read More…
Introduction The Dollar index (DXY) dropped 9.3% in 2025, mainly due to the U.S interest rate advantage fading as global growth and risk appetite improved. This meant money flowed elsewhere. It has also been a factor that has helped US indices to rally, with the S&P 500 rallying 16.8% for the year. Let’s take a Read More…
US equities maintain firm momentum heading into 2026, despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and extreme policy volatility. Wall staged an impressive recovery after a deeper correction triggered during the spring amid Trump’s tariff announcement. AI enthusiasm, resilient corporate earnings, and easing trade fears contributed to the rally. The S&P 500 closed 2025 with nearly 16% gains, Read More…
Introduction Raymond, a 53-year-old momentum day trader from Bowie, United States, earned his funded account on April 21, 2025, after completing his evaluation in just 10 days. A loyal member of the OneUp Trader community since 2019 trades the $50,000 account, and his results show the payoff of a simple process, patience, and strict risk Read More…
Introduction The S&P 500, along with all other US major markets, has staged an impressive rally this year. ES is likely to close near all-time highs, up 17% YTD. Easing inflation and Fed expectations have been the main drivers for the rally this year, as well as positive earnings from mega-cap stocks. As we come Read More…
Introduction Nasdaq 100 futures have been consolidating between 24,000 and 26,000 since October after seeing an 18% rally this year. The 50 moving average, which has held as strong support, is still doing its job, but not as well as a few months ago, showing that the buying power is lower and profit-taking is dominating. Read More…
