As tensions rise in the Middle East, safe-haven flows continue to favor the US dollar. This is changing expectations for global monetary policy. The benchmark US Dollar Index futures (DXY) are trading close to 100.3, a level not seen since May 2025. The index is on track for a second consecutive weekly gain. The recent Read More…
US interest futures are showing a cautious view of Federal Reserve policy as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices change investors’ expectations from both short- and long-term contracts. 30-Day Federal Funds futures (ZQ) track expectations for the Fed’s policy rate. Traders have lowered their hopes for quick rate cuts as energy prices have gone up. Read More…
Introduction E-mini Dow Jones futures (YM) have started to steadily decline, now testing the 200-day moving average. This could be an aftereffect of the initial phase of the escalations in the Middle East. The RSI is also hitting oversold levels so this is an important level to keep an eye on moving forward. Equity markets Read More…
Introduction Gold futures (GC) continue to consolidate after the strong rally that pushed prices above $5,300 earlier this year. In the previous analysis from March 4, we highlighted the formation of a symmetrical triangle pattern developing after the sharp February correction. Since then, price has remained inside that structure, with not much change in volatility Read More…
On Thursday, crude oil futures rose sharply amid more frequent attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The situation has raised concerns about long-term supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important oil transit routes in the world. During Asian trading hours, Brent crude, the global Read More…
Introduction In today’s crude oil analysis, we will do a quick recap of the price action that we saw from the spike in Monday’s session after the escalation over the weekend. In Monday’s analysis, we saw a 30% spike after the weekend’s trading activity. CL has been very volatile as it continues in price discovery mode. Read More…
