The Federal Reserve’s Stance on Interest Rates As we look ahead to the coming week, it’s important for us to focus on the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates and how it may impact the US economy and financial markets. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has hinted that rates are likely to decrease in 2024, which Read More…
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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Descending Channel and Key Support Levels
Introduction Based on our analysis this week, we can see that Bitcoin is currently in a short-term bearish trend after a big pump at the start of the year. There is a descending channel pattern starting from late March. This pattern is characterized by consistent lower highs and lower lows within the channel. Support and Read More…
Oil Prices Slide as US Crude Inventories Surge Unexpectedly
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a surprise jump in US crude inventories. Additionally, the Fed policy meeting ended with a hawkish note, meaning more rate-cut delays. At the same time, there was hope in the market of a ceasefire in the Middle East war, which weighed on prices. The EIA reported that US crude Read More…
Gold Futures Top Trades: Technical Analysis
Chart Overview Trendlines and Channel (BULLISH):The chart shows a rising channel pattern. The price is bouncing between the top and bottom lines of the channel, and these lines are clear and strong. Candlestick Analysis (BEARISH):The recent candlesticks are a mix of green and red, and the latest one is a big red candle. This is Read More…
Gold Prices Slide Over 1% on Dollar and Treasury Yield Surge
Gold prices fell over 1% on Tuesday due to a rally in the dollar and Treasury yields. Nevertheless, prices ended a third month of gains amid increased demand. US employment costs (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics) The dollar and Treasury yields soared Tuesday after upbeat employment data. The US Labor Department reported a higher-than-expected Read More…
Tesla and Apple Lead Rally as Equities End Higher
Equities ended higher on Monday amid earnings optimism and a rally in Tesla and Apple shares. At the same time, investors were preparing for the FOMC policy meeting and the all-important nonfarm payrolls report. According to data, 78.1% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings have exceeded expectations on Wall Street, showing better-than-expected Read More…