Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Declines as Rate Hike Fears Overshadow Decline in Crude Inventories

Wednesday saw a decline in oil prices due to concerns over the impact of more aggressive interest rate increases on the US economy and oil demand. The concerns overshadowed a larger-than-expected drop in US crude inventories. Tuesday saw a decline in oil of more than 3% following remarks made by Jerome Powell, the chairman of Read More…

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Momentum trader shares her morning routine and trading strategy

Gabriella is a momentum trader from Macedonia who completed the $50,000 Evaluation. She has been a trader at OneUp trader and a part of their funded trader program for 4 years. Her daily routine consists of checking the economic calendar, support and resistance levels, and possible break-out areas where price may move powerfully in a Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Investors Dump Risk Assets After Powell’s Hawkish Remarks

US equities ended Tuesday considerably lower after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell informed Congress that the central bank would probably need to raise interest rates more than initially anticipated. Powell warned US lawmakers that the Fed is prepared to raise rates in more significant increments, sending stock investors running for safety. Future economic data might Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close Flat as Investors Await Powell’s Speech

Investors are awaiting this week’s hearing of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Investors will be watching for clues about the Fed’s trajectory for rate increases. European Central Bank officials defended the necessity for additional interest rate increases. US equities showed minimal movement on Monday, finishing barely above their session lows. Investors were preparing for this Read More…