US equities extended their rebound on Monday. Gains were led once again by beneficiaries of big tech and AI as investors looked past last week’s turbulence. They turned their focus to a heavy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 rose about 0.5% to 6,964.82, marking a second straight increase. The Dow Read More…
Introduction Light crude oil futures remain in recovery mode after rebounding sharply from long-term support in the mid-$50s. Price has reclaimed the $60 handle and is now consolidating just below the 200-day moving average. This marks a shift in behavior from persistent selling to selective buying. The market is no longer in a breakdown phase, Read More…
Introduction Bitcoin futures have suffered a sharp and violent selloff, erasing months of gains in a matter of weeks. After topping near the $125,000 area, BTC collapsed more than 50% at its worst point before finding temporary stabilization near long-term support. Like with all cryptocurrency moves, it was a volatile one, and panic selling set Read More…
Introduction The Nasdaq 100 has pulled back from resistance after another failed attempt to push into new highs. While the broader trend remains bullish on a higher-timeframe basis, recent price action shows a market that is struggling to extend higher in the short term. This isn’t a breakdown. But it is a reminder that upside Read More…
Introduction The Russell 2000 continues to grind higher along with other US equity markets, recovering strongly from its late-November selloff and pushing back toward recent highs. Unlike the large-cap indices that have spent much of the past year in clear uptrends, small caps have been more uneven, moving through longer periods of consolidation and volatility. Read More…
Introduction Gold futures (GC) ran sharply higher into early February, pushing past their old all-time highs and into new territory. That move was followed by a fast and noticeable pullback. While the drop looked dramatic, it came after a long, almost straight-up rally that left prices stretched far above their usual levels. The pullback doesn’t Read More…
