Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday and maintained the downward trajectory on Wednesday due to a decline in Fed rate cut expectations. Moreover, prices dropped due to worries about poor growth in China in Q4. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold hit a two-week low in the previous session as market participants priced in a Read More…
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Bull Target Hit On Crude Oil Futures!
Introduction In our earlier analysis, I mentioned key levels in CL crude futures, focusing on a support zone between $66-$71 and a potential breakout above $78.04. There was an expectation of a rally towards higher targets if the price successfully broke above the descending trendline and the 100-week EMA. With escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran Read More…
Equities Fall 1% as Markets Dial Back Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Equities fell by 1% on Monday as market participants absorbed the sudden shift in the Fed’s rate cut outlook. At the same time, fears arose that the escalating Middle East tensions would increase oil prices and affect the global economy. On Friday, the US monthly employment report revealed a jump in job growth and a Read More…
U.S. Dollar Surges on Fed Policy, Technical Outlook
Introduction The Dollar has been surging for the past few sessions, posting five straight green candles. Without looking at any fundamentals in today’s overview, lets dive straight into the technicals and see what we can find. Technical Analysis The Dollar is overextended in the short term with the RSI in overbought territory. Price has also Read More…
Currency Futures Slip as Dollar Boosts After Robust NFP
Currency futures fell on Friday while the US dollar jumped after a blockbuster employment report lowered Fed rate cut expectations. At the same time, demand for the dollar remained high after several upbeat US economic reports. US employment (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) It was a green day for the dollar after the US released Read More…
Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Worries
Oil prices have rallied since Wednesday due to supply concerns stemming from increased tensions in the Middle East. However, a build in US crude inventories indicated weak demand, weighing on prices. Brent futures (Source: ICE) The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated when Iran fired 180 missiles at its opponent. Meanwhile, Israel vowed to hit Read More…