Gold lost 1% of its value on Tuesday as market participants increasingly bet on a 25 basis point Fed rate hike this year. These bets increased after US military strikes in Iran. As a result, oil prices gained and inflation worries flared. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold has dropped since the war began due to Read More…
Introduction Jack K. is a futures trader from Beverly, Massachusetts, who has spent the last five years specializing almost entirely in bond futures markets. This is why we wanted to feature him today, because bond trading is not nearly as popular as other instruments like Crude or the Nasdaq. Unlike many modern retail traders who Read More…
Introduction Gold futures could be forming a symmetrical triangle pattern as GC trades between major support near 4,440 and the descending trend line resistance from the February highs. After the explosive rally earlier this year that pushed gold into new all-time highs above 5,600, momentum has cooled as the conflict in the Middle East began. Read More…
Introduction Crude oil futures are pulling back slightly heading into the weekend as markets continue reacting to headlines surrounding possible progress in US-Iran negotiations. After rallying aggressively throughout March and April amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, buyers are pushing prices near the upper end of the Read More…
Gold extended its decline from Tuesday as market participants worried about hot US inflation and its impact on monetary policy. At the same time, a rally in the US dollar made the precious metal expensive for foreigners. Traders are now awaiting the FOMC meeting minutes due on Wednesday. Gold Price Chart (Source: Bloomberg) Since last Read More…
Introduction Futures trading attracts people for one reason above all others: the opportunity to make money. The futures markets offer liquidity, volatility, leverage, and 23 hours a day trading. But opportunity alone is not enough. Most traders fail because they approach the futures market without a trading plan. Profitable futures trading is not about finding Read More…
