Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) Surges on EIA Report

Introduction CL Futures saw a huge rally of 5% yesterday as the EIA showed a larger than expected drawdown in stock piles. This has given bulls new hope that CL can break above $80 and possible head toward $100 in the future. Recent News Geopolitical Tensions: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Rising Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Oil prices rose by 3% on Wednesday and continued higher on Thursday as investors worried about a possible escalation in the Gaza war. At the same time, the Fed opened the door to a September rate cut, improving the outlook for oil demand. Nevertheless, this sudden oil rally was insufficient to offset oil’s monthly losses. Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Gains 1% in Anticipation Fed Rate Cut Clues

Gold prices rose 1% on Tuesday and extended these gains on Wednesday as investors hoped for rate cut signals from the Fed meeting. The rally in gold came despite positive US data highlighting the economy’s resilience.  Gold traders eagerly await Wednesday’s FOMC meeting for direction on when the Fed might start cutting rates. Lower interest Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Inch Higher as Investors Await Earnings Report, Fed

Equities rose slightly on Monday and Tuesday as investors mostly stayed on the sidelines ahead of major events. Markets await key US data, major US tech earnings reports, and the Federal Reserve policy meeting.  US earnings index (Source: Citigroup, Bloomberg) Monday was a choppy session for US stocks because investors held off on big positions. Read More…

Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Dow Jones Futures (YM)

Market Overview As of July 30, 2024, the E-mini Dow Jones Futures are trading at 40,788. We’ve seen a consistent uptrend over the past few months, marked by higher highs and higher lows. The price action is currently hovering around a significant resistance level which is the previous ATH, testing the 40,800 zone. At the Read More…