US equities closed higher on Monday as energy stocks surged with oil prices following the latest updates on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The Israeli military took steps, including calling up reservists and imposing a total blockade on the Gaza Strip. It indicates possible plans for a ground assault against Hamas, which launched a deadly attack over Read More…
On Friday, currency futures gained as the US dollar declined slightly against various currencies after the latest jobs report. The report indicated a widespread increase in US hiring for September but also highlighted a deceleration in wage growth. For the week, the dollar index experienced a 0.1% decrease, ending an 11-week streak of gains. This Read More…
Recap The last time we looked at the US Dollar (DXY), we noticed the strong price action and bullish up trend. Before we look at the new developments in the Dollar, let’s understand what it means for us as traders and investors. A stronger Dollar typically has an inverse relationship with gold, crude oil, and Read More…
Gold rose on Thursday, breaking an eight-session losing streak as US bond yields and the dollar dropped from recent highs. This rise came ahead of the eagerly awaited non-farm payrolls report this week. IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong commented, “Although there is an attempt at recovery in gold prices today, there is still uncertainty Read More…
On Wednesday, oil prices dropped over $5 due to a decline in fuel demand and a gloomier economic outlook. Both benchmark prices hit session lows, plummeting more than $5, while heating oil and gasoline futures also saw a more than 5% decrease. Since last week’s settlement, crude oil prices have fallen by approximately $10. The Read More…
Quick Recap Last week, we looked at Gold, and the bearish stance we took has proven to be correct, as the $1,831 target has been hit. Unfortunately, however, it was a difficult short trade to take because GC only painted red candles after the analysis, thus giving us no entry on a retracement. Moving forward, Read More…
