Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close Higher as Markets Await Inflation Data and Fed Decision

Equities closed slightly higher on Monday amid caution ahead of the US consumer inflation report and the Fed policy meeting on Wednesday. This follows a drop on Friday as investors scaled back expectations for a September Fed cut after a positive employment report. The bullish momentum on Monday for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Dip as Dollar Rallies on Robust US NFP Report

Currency futures fell on Friday as the dollar rallied after the US jobs report revealed a still-tight labor market. Most major currencies fell against the greenback as investors scaled back expectations for the Fed’s rate cut. US job growth (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Dollar bulls returned to the market on Friday, cheering a bigger-than-expected Read More…

Technical Analysis

Gold Futures (GC) Bearish Divergence Strikes Fear

Introduction There is bearish divergence playing out on the daily chart for Gold futures. The daily candle we see forming today (7 June) is a big red one as buyers become exhausted. Is gold’s run coming to an end? The chart provided is of Gold Futures (COMEX), with several technical indicators and patterns that can Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Gain Momentum as Signs of US Economic Slowdown Emerge

Interest futures increased on Thursday due to lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, signaling further evidence of a slowdown in the US economy. Prices will end the week strong, as poor US data over the week has strengthened the case for two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. This week, investors have digested several Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Rally 1% on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as Fed rate cut optimism overshadowed an unexpected increase in crude inventories. However, prices had dropped in the previous sessions as inventors worried about looming oversupply in the market. US private payrolls (Source: ADP Research Institute) On Wednesday, Federal Reserve rate cut expectations increased after a poor US employment Read More…