US interest futures are pointing to a “later and milder” easing cycle because markets now expect the Fed to be patient rather than make a quick change. The front of the Fed funds strip (F26 and G26 contracts running from January to March 2026) trades close to the current rates. So, the policy will likely Read More…
Introduction The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) continues to consolidate between the 96-97 support and the 101 level. Range-bound strategies would be taking centre stage in these market conditions, with longs being taken at the low of the range and shorts taken at the top. There are a few important elements we need to focus on, Read More…
Oil is being pulled between fading headline risk and still‑elevated geopolitical uncertainty. On Thursday, prices swung sharply lower, with Brent and WTI dropping more than 3%. This came after comments from President Trump suggesting killings in Iran’s protests were easing and that Washington was not on the verge of military action. That took some heat Read More…
Introduction U.S. equity markets continue to show strength, and the Nasdaq 100 E-mini Futures (NQ) remain at the forefront. Price is now approaching all-time highs again, and bulls are regaining the upper hand after a period of consolidation since October. The main thing driving risk assets is when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest Read More…
Gold futures are trading near record territory as the macro backdrop increasingly supports higher prices. Spot gold briefly hit a new all-time high around $4,635 an ounce, while front-month futures pulled back slightly to settle near $4,599 after the initial spike. Even with that intraday reversal, the broader picture remains exceptionally strong; over the past Read More…
Introduction Crude oil markets remain under pressure as the multi-year pullback continues, with CL trading near a well-defined long-term support zone mentioned in our previous analysis. Price has retraced sharply from the 2022 highs and is now trying to stabilize after months of lower highs and lower lows. While volatility has cooled compared to prior Read More…
