Fundamental Analysis

Oil Price Dips After Hitting Highs on Surprise US Inventory Draw

Oil prices eased on Thursday after reaching new highs in the previous session due to an unexpected draw in US crude inventories. At the same time, the Biden administration announced more sanctions on Russia that could tighten supply. Meanwhile, a ceasefire deal in Gaza weighed on prices. WTI vs crude stocks (Source: Nymex, EIA) Data Read More…

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Technical Analysis

S&P 500 (ES) daily technical analysis – January 16, 2025

Introduction Since our last analysis, the S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES) have rebounded sharply, reclaiming support levels and re-entering the ascending channel that has held price action since mid-2024. This bullish reversal shifts the outlook as buyers regain control, but the path to the All-Time High (ATH) at 6,154.75 remains a difficult one to predict. Read More…

Technical Analysis

Japanese Yen futures technical analysis – January 15, 2025

Introduction The Japanese Yen futures (6J) remain in a prolonged downtrend, as weakness continues amid a strengthening U.S. dollar. The yen is currently trading near the lower boundary of a support zone, as the dollar continues to rally on optimism surrounding President Trump’s economic policies. Let’s analyze the technical and fundamentals of the yen futures Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Shines Brighter as Inflation Data Weighs on Yields and Dollar

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as Treasury yields and the dollar eased due to softer-than-expected inflation figures. At the same time, the yellow metal remained in demand amid uncertainty regarding the upcoming Trump administration.  The dollar and Treasury yields paused their recent rally after inflation figures on Wednesday came in slightly cooler than expected. The Read More…

Technical Analysis

British Pound technical analysis – January 14, 2025

Introduction The British Pound futures (6B) have been under pressure, with the price now trading within a support zone formed in October 2023. This weakness aligns mainly with the strengthening U.S. dollar, driven by optimism surrounding President Trump’s re-election and the anticipated implementation of pro-growth economic policies. Let’s analyze the technical and fundamental factors influencing Read More…