Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Struggling Despite Weak Dollar & Improved Risk Appetite

A weaker dollar revived interest in risky investments. The Fed increased its target interest rate by 25bps. OPEC+ maintained the production cuts agreed upon last year. Oil continued its bearish momentum despite positive market sentiment on Thursday. However, the OPEC+ decision to extend an output cut allayed concerns about oversupply. Oil prices dropped more than Read More…

nasdaq futures
Technical Analysis

Nasdaq futures (NQ) soar on back of Powell speech

The Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points, sending equity markets higher. Technical analysis point toward a strong bullish bias. Utilizing the stochastic indicator to enter into trades on retracements. The Fed The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by a quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Markets Remain Steady Amid Decreased US Wages

Investors hope the Federal Reserve may signal an end to interest rate hikes. The US employment cost index showed its weakest increase in a year. There was a significant slowdown in US house price increases in November. On Wednesday, equity markets held steady as evidence of a slowdown in US wages raised optimism that the Read More…

E-mini S&P 500
Technical Analysis

Giant Inverse Head & Shoulders Spotted on the S&P 500 Futures

Inverse head and shoulders give a tremendous guide for possible future price action. How traders can capitalize on the potential uptrend on shorter time frames. Inverse head & shoulders on the daily A significant head & shoulders pattern has been spotted on the daily chart. There are two possible necklines that I have drawn onto Read More…

Technical Analysis Trading Psychology

Sterling Futures (6B) double-top formation, what you need to know

Double-top formation is the most apparent technical indicator we are focusing on. RSI bearish divergence adds some strength to the potential double-bottom. Why expectations lead to disappointments in financial markets. Technical Analysis The daily chart on 6B is currently forming a double-top pattern. Price is still a way away from the neckline, but traders who Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Investors Remain Cautious Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

Investors expect the Fed to increase interest rates by 25 basis points. This week will also see the release of highly anticipated US employment figures. China’s economic activity resumed expanding in January. Equities inched lower on Tuesday as investors readied themselves for a busy week featuring central bank meetings, a flurry of corporate announcements, and Read More…