Investors are expecting Google and Microsoft earnings reports later in the week. Walmart slashed its forecasts on Monday. On the charts, the price has found support at the 30-SMA. Today’s E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures outlook is slightly bearish as markets face uncertainties about earnings and the looming Federal Reserve rate hike. Tech companies like Read More…
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British Pound (6B) Futures: Gains Capped amid Downbeat UK Business Activity
UK business activity fell less than expected in July. The probability of a 50-bps rate hike by the BoE has significantly decreased. UK consumer confidence is still at an all-time low. Today’s British pound (6B) futures outlook is bullish as investors expected a significant drop in business activity in the UK but were surprised by Read More…
Gold Futures (GC) Outlook: Dollar Weakness Boosting Gold Futures
Dollar weakness after the ECB meeting has boosted gold futures. Gold has become cheaper for overseas buyers. The gold rally might be short-lived. Today’s gold futures (GC) outlook is bullish as the yellow metal shot up in price after the ECB rate hike. Gold becomes cheaper for overseas buyers as the dollar weakens, boosting demand. Read More…
Crude Oil (CL) Futures Outlook: US Gasoline Consumption Drops
US gasoline inventories rose higher than investors expected. Supply concerns eased after crude production resumed in Libya. The Keystone Pipeline in Canada is still operating at reduced rates. Today’s crude oil (CL) futures outlook is bearish as investors worry over demand after US data showed a drop in gasoline consumption. US West Texas Intermediate crude Read More…
E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Futures: Prices Consolidate Ahead of Central Bank Meetings
Investors are sitting on their hands ahead of the ECB and BoJ meetings. Apple plans to slow hiring and spending growth next year. On the charts, the price of ES oscillates between 3906.75 and 3746.25. Today’s E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures outlook is slightly bullish as investors grapple with indecision amid a few macroeconomic and Read More…
Euro (6E) Futures Price: Markets Repricing the Fed’s July Hike to 75bps
Investors expect a 75 basis point rate hike from the Fed next week. The ECB is expected to raise rates for the first time this week. Vulnerable Eurozone countries are facing possible recession. The market outlook for Euro (6E) futures price remains bullish as markets change their Fed hike expectations from 100bps to 75bps. Consumer Read More…