US equities closed slightly higher on Monday as the S&P 500 and Dow had modest gains. However, the New York Federal Reserve’s “Empire State” index, which measures manufacturing activity, fell sharply to -31.8 in May, much lower than the anticipated -3.75. This raised concerns about a possible slowdown in the US economy, which could decrease Read More…
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E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) gearing up for bullish break
Overview ES has been stuck in a tight consolidation since the beginning of April. There was a steep move up just before the consolidation phase started, which leads me to believe we could be preparing for a bullish breakout. The range is between $4,062.75 and $4,210.75. The rally prior resembles a poll, so what we Read More…
Currency Futures Slide as Dollar Sees Biggest Weekly Advance Since February
Currency futures fell on Friday as the US dollar rose. The dollar experienced its largest weekly gain since February. This rise occurred as investors sought safe havens due to concerns about the US debt ceiling and monetary policy. According to the University of Michigan survey released on Friday, US consumer sentiment reached a six-month low Read More…
Gold futures (GC) short trade update as price falls
Recap Two weeks ago, we looked at the candlestick that formed on the daily chart in GC, which eventually closed as a spinning top at the top of an up trend. It signals to us that there is much confusion in the market when a candlestick like this forms, and this gave us a short Read More…
Oil Ends Three-Day Rally as Demand Worries Resurface After US Inflation Data
On Wednesday, oil prices fell by more than a dollar a barrel, ending a three-day rally. The drop came after economic data suggested that the US Federal Reserve may hike interest rates further. US consumer prices rose in April, potentially increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates. Global interest rate increases have worried traders about Read More…
Equities Dip as Investors Remain Cautious Ahead of US Inflation
US equities dipped on Tuesday as investors exercised increased caution in anticipation of the US consumer price index report. Investors were also awaiting a meeting between US political leaders to discuss the debt ceiling. The Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI) report will come out on Wednesday, and investors will closely analyze it for any Read More…