Fundamental Analysis

Gold Futures Rally Pauses Ahead of US CPI Report

Gold prices steadied after reaching a two-week high on Tuesday due to rising geopolitical tensions and expectations for a December Fed rate cut. The rally pause came as market participants awaited the US inflation report.  The war in Gaza escalated this week as Israel struck several parts of the region, killing many people. Although there Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Slide as Tech Giants Nvidia and AMD Weigh on Sentiment

Equities fell on Monday, led by a decline in tech stocks like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. Meanwhile, market participants were cautious as they eagerly awaited the US consumer inflation report for more clues on the outlook for US monetary policy.  Nvidia fell 2.5% after reports that China was investigating the company for violating antimonopoly Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Ease Amid Mixed US NFP, Upbeat Sentiment Data

Currency futures eased on Friday as the dollar rose after a mixed nonfarm payrolls report. At the same time, a US consumer sentiment report revealed higher expectations for inflation, boosting the dollar. However, the trend slowly reversed on Monday as the focus shifted from employment to the upcoming US consumer inflation figures. Data on Friday Read More…

Technical Analysis

S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) Technical Analysis – December 9, 2024

Chart OverviewSeven days since the last analysis, the S&P 500 E-mini Futures remain firmly bullish. The price is steadily advancing toward the 6,250 target due to the influence of positive sentiment surrounding Trump’s presidency and his pro-growth policies. Let’s evaluate the updated price action and provide insights into what might unfold next. Key Developments Over Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Slide 2% as Markets Brace for OPEC+ Decision

Oil prices dropped about 2% on Wednesday, extending the move into Thursday as market participants eagerly awaited the OPEC+ meeting. At the same time, investors were awaiting crucial US data on employment that will shape the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Oil futures (Source: ICE, Nymex) The OPEC+ meeting is significant because the group will Read More…

Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures Technical Analysis – December 5, 2024

Chart OverviewCrude Oil prices are still sitting in the yearly support zone around $67-$69. The market is watching closely for a breakout above $75.30, which aligns with the descending trendline resistance. Adding bullish momentum is the recent news of U.S. crude oil stockpiles falling more than expected, sparking hopes for tighter supply and higher prices. Read More…