Fundamental Analysis

RBA to Raise Rates by a Modest 25bps amid Soaring Inflation

Economists expect the RBA to raise rates by 25bps on Tuesday. The unexpected rise in Australia’s inflation could see the RBA reconsider its smaller hikes. The RBA might be forced to raise rates by 50bps to try and keep up with the aggressive Fed. Australian dollar (6A) futures prices have been falling ahead of Tuesday’s Read More…

Market Overview Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Gold (GC) Futures

Gold bears are targeting lower prices. Spinning top from yesterday’s session on the Daily chart. Price retraces to test the neckline of a head & shoulders on the 2-Hourly chart. Recap From Earlier This Week On Monday 24th, we looked at the slight bounce in Gold prices out of the minor support potentially forming a Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Price Advances on Record US Petroleum Exports and Weaker Dollar

US oil exports last week averaged 11.4 million barrels per day. The weaker dollar supports oil prices by making it cheaper for overseas buyers. US officials were forced to scale back the Russian price-cap plan. Following a session-high increase of more than 3%, crude oil (CL) futures prices continued to surge in early Asian trade Read More…

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Market Overview Technical Analysis

Crude Oil (CL) Futures Poised For a Bullish Breakout?

A recap of the Bullish Parabolic curve. CL looking more Bullish Potential targets of $90 & $93.64 are still probable. The Parabola The parabolic curve mentioned in last week’s analysis has been tested on five different sessions now, with each attempt being bought up, resulting in bullish candlestick formations on the daily chart. This indicates Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equity Futures Prices Rally in anticipation of Lower Rate Hikes

Alphabet and Microsoft reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings. Data released Tuesday indicated a decline in consumer confidence amid rising inflation. Markets are betting on a lower 50bps hike from the Fed in December. Most U.S. Equity Futures index prices, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, closed substantially higher on Tuesday, boosted by dropping benchmark Treasury yields. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

The Beginning of the End of Fed’s Aggressive Monetary Policy

Investors are optimistic the Fed will pause rate hikes as the US economy cools. Business activity in the US fell further below 50 in October. 74.7% of the S&P 500 businesses have reported higher-than-expected earnings. E-mini S&P 500 (ES) futures prices rose on Tuesday, building on gains from the previous week. Indications of economic slowdown Read More…