Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rise as Upbeat Economic Data Eases Recession Worries

On Tuesday, US equities recovered from a losing streak due to positive economic data. This eased investor concerns about an impending recession caused by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate increases.  US housing, factory orders and confidence data (Source: Commerce Department, Conference Board) In May, new orders for important US-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly increased, and Read More…

Future Trading Strategies
Fundamental Analysis

Equities End Lower Amid Political Uncertainty in Russia

US equities closed lower on Monday due to investor caution regarding riskier assets and uncertainty surrounding Russia’s failed mutiny over the weekend. The rebellion led by Russian mercenaries raised doubts about the future of President Vladimir Putin.  While Putin expressed gratitude towards the fighters and commanders who avoided bloodshed by standing down, the US State Read More…

Crude oil (CL) futures
Technical Analysis

Crude Oil futures (CL) holding steady at $68 per barrel

Technical analysis Volume: The Wyckoff volume has dipped slightly, with te average at 334,780 contracts traded per day, down from 381,900 contracts per day back in April. Support Zone: There is a support zone at $68.01 which continues to attract buyers. There is high demand at this price level, and it will take a big effort Read More…

Technical Analysis

Bullish opportunity presents itself in T-bond futures (ZB)

A fresh look at the technicals Ascending Triangle: There is an ascending triangle on the daily chart. This tells us that the market is forming a bullish bias. Price is currently testing the diagonal support line at 127’27. Capitulation Candle: There was a capitulation with a high volume spike at the low I pointed to on the Read More…

Technical Analysis

Dow Jones futures (YM) false break out of ascending triangle

Recap On June 12th, we analyzed the ascending triangle formation on the daily chart in the Dow Jones futures. You can view that article here. YM gapped up on June 9th and continued to rally while it tested the horizontal resistance level at $34,221. The bulls have failed on this attempt, so there are some short-term Read More…