Fundamental Analysis

Gold Plunges as Hopes for 2023 Fed Rate Cuts Fade

On Thursday, gold prices collapsed as robust US economic data diminished expectations of the Federal Reserve easing. Additionally, gold fell as the greenback received a boost from the anticipation of a US debt ceiling agreement, averting a potential default. A stronger dollar makes for more expensive gold for foreign buyers. Negotiations between the White House Read More…

Technical Analysis

T-Bond Futures (ZB) price action update as short trade pays off

Trade update from previous analysis On May 2nd, we looked at a potential short trade in ZB. It has played out nicely, with the target very close to being hit. Take a look at the article here. There is an ascending triangle forming on the daily chart that we can monitor as price moves toward the Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Soar on Optimistic Outlook for US Debt Ceiling Talks

Oil prices rose by approximately $2 on Wednesday due to positive expectations regarding oil demand and ongoing negotiations regarding the US debt ceiling. Despite concerns about an oversupply, the optimism surrounding a potential debt ceiling agreement lifted various asset classes, including oil.  Jim Ritterbusch, the president of Ritterbusch and Associates, stated that the anticipation of Read More…

British pound futures
Technical Analysis

British Pound futures (6B) attempts to break out of ascending triangle

Technical analysis If we look at the daily chart, there has been an ascending triangle forming since the start of the year. What this tells us that there is a generally higher demand for the asset, and thus buyers scoop up any dips as the chart shows higher lows. The horizontal resistance at the top Read More…

Trading view front
Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close in the Red as US Consumer Spending Weakens

US equities ended lower on Tuesday due to Home Depot’s disappointing forecast and weaker consumer spending indicated by April’s US retail sales data. There were also uncertainties surrounding interest rates and debt limit negotiations.  Home Depot’s annual sales forecast reduction and larger-than-anticipated profit decline caused its shares to drop by 2.15%. This drop significantly affected Read More…