Fundamental Analysis

Equities Dip as December Retail Sales Exceed Forecasts

On Wednesday, Wall Street equities closed lower as December US retail sales data beat expectations. These sales figures dampened hopes for an early start to the Fed’s rate-cut campaign in March.  The optimistic sales report on Wednesday prompted economists to revise upward their growth estimates for the fourth quarter. Moreover, the report comes after solid Read More…

Technical Analysis

Gold futures (GC) MACD bearish, but POC bullish

Weekly Chart The weekly chart shows how significant the false break has been in GC with bulls still unable to push through. The recent ‘Failed Attempt’ to break above this level is beginning to show signs of exhaustion from the bulls. Immediate support is seen at the rising trendline, currently near the 1974.4 mark. A Read More…

Technical Analysis

Euro FX futures (6E) technical analysis trades both directions

Weekly Chart Analysis: The weekly chart exhibits a consolidation pattern with a clear ‘Point of Control’ at approximately 1.09220. This level represents the price with the highest volume traded over the analyzed period and acts as a significant area of balance between supply and demand. The presence of a ‘Low Volume Node’ below this range Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Retreat on ECB’s Rate Cut Warning

On Monday, European equities closed lower as government bond yields increased, following warnings from ECB officials against premature rate cuts. Meanwhile, the US equity market was closed due to a public holiday.  Government bond yields rose across the region after ECB’s chief economist Philip Lane cautioned on Saturday that rapid rate cuts could lead to Read More…

Technical Analysis

Frightening evening star pattern on RTY futures

Weekly Chart Starting with the weekly chart, the E-Mini Russell 2000 Index Futures are oscillating within a defined trading range between approximately $1964.5 and $2000, with the ATH at $2463.7. The index is currently testing the upper boundary of this range. A convincing breakout above the range could signal a strong bullish sentiment, potentially targeting Read More…