Technical Analysis

Japanese Yen Futures (CME, Daily Chart) Technical Analysis

Overview and Market Sentiment:Japanese Yen futures have been in a strong upward move since June 2024, but there are signs of potential exhaustion, with the formation of a double top near the 0.0071010 level. The double top pattern, combined with bearish divergence and the volume profile, sets us up for a potential short opportunity with Read More…

Technical Analysis

Gold Bull Flag ‘Strong’, Technical Outlook

Overview and Market Sentiment:Gold has been in a powerful uptrend this year, with the current chart showing the continuation of bullish momentum following a classic bull flag pattern formation. As of September 2024, Gold futures are trading at $2,528.4, up by 0.15% for the session, and showing no signs of immediate weakness. The key technical Read More…

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California Trader Conquers Funded Trader Program with Momentum Strategy

Introduction Meet Obafemi, a futures trader from San Jose, California, who successfully completed his OneUp Trader evaluation using a momentum trading strategy. Let’s learn more about this trader’s style, routine and why he chose the OneUp Trader funded trader program. Trading Approach Obafemi’s trading approach can be defined as momentum-driven. He identifies the market’s direction Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Slips PCE Inflation Report Lowers Fed’s Odds of 50-bps Cut

Gold fell on Tuesday after dropping on Friday due to a rally in the US dollar and Treasury yields. The rally came after the PCE inflation report, which lowered the likelihood of a 50-bps September Fed rate cut. Meanwhile, markets were closed on Monday due to a US holiday. Investors are slowly shifting their focus Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Pare Gains as Markets Await US Inflation Report

Gold prices ended flat on Tuesday and fell on Wednesday as the dollar rose ahead of more US inflation data. The US will release its core PCE report on Friday, giving guidance on the size of upcoming Fed rate cuts.  Gold prices rallied on Friday and Monday due to rate cut optimism. Notably, Powell opened Read More…

Technical Analysis

Will Gold Breach ATH Again?

Introduction Gold futures have continued their steady run upwards, boasting an impressive 31% return over the past year. The question is whether we see this trend continuing. Technical Analysis The daily chart shows us the 50-moving average positioned well above the 100-moving average. There is also a flag formation where gold sat sideways since the Read More…