Introduction The Nasdaq 100 futures are currently trading around 18,876.75. Over the past month, the index experienced a gain of approximately 5.76% since late April (Barchart.com). This performance is driven by strong corporate earnings from major tech companies like Nvidia and Microsoft, which have posted better-than-expected results. Nvidia’s surge of 9% following earnings and optimistic Read More…
A quick recap on our CL analysis done earlier in the week needs to be done as CL has failed to break below the support zone. The bulls stepped back in and the chart has put in a solid bottom candle formation. If we grind down to a shorter time frame, there is a false Read More…
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude oil prices are expected to average around $90 per barrel for the remainder of 2024, driven by OPEC+ production cuts and ongoing geopolitical risks. However, they anticipate a decline to an average of $85 per barrel in 2025 due to increasing global oil production (EIA Homepage) Read More…
Price Trends In 2024, the average price of Brent crude oil was around $82 per barrel, which is similar to the average in 2023. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has also seen a comparable average, with current prices around $79 per barrel. Notably, prices have experienced short-term peaks and declines, with Brent crude hitting a high Read More…
Equities ended higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq reaching a new record high as investors waited for Nvidia’s earnings report. At the same time, optimism amid signs of cooling inflation in the US increased rate cut expectations. However, policymakers put a lid on gains with hawkish statements, which weighed on the S&P 500 and the Read More…
Gold futures have experienced significant volatility in 2024, driven by economic and geopolitical factors. After closing 2023 at $2,135.39 per ounce, gold prices have continued to rise, reaching new highs. As of mid-May 2024, gold futures were trading around $2,316 to $2,322 per ounce, with fluctuations influenced by the strength of the U.S. dollar and Read More…
