Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close in the Red as US Consumer Spending Weakens

US equities ended lower on Tuesday due to Home Depot’s disappointing forecast and weaker consumer spending indicated by April’s US retail sales data. There were also uncertainties surrounding interest rates and debt limit negotiations.  Home Depot’s annual sales forecast reduction and larger-than-anticipated profit decline caused its shares to drop by 2.15%. This drop significantly affected Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Higher Despite Sharp Drop in US Manufacturing Activity

US equities closed slightly higher on Monday as the S&P 500 and Dow had modest gains. However, the New York Federal Reserve’s “Empire State” index, which measures manufacturing activity, fell sharply to -31.8 in May, much lower than the anticipated -3.75. This raised concerns about a possible slowdown in the US economy, which could decrease Read More…

Technical Analysis

E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) gearing up for bullish break

Overview ES has been stuck in a tight consolidation since the beginning of April. There was a steep move up just before the consolidation phase started, which leads me to believe we could be preparing for a bullish breakout. The range is between $4,062.75 and $4,210.75. The rally prior resembles a poll, so what we Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Dip as Investors Remain Cautious Ahead of US Inflation

US equities dipped on Tuesday as investors exercised increased caution in anticipation of the US consumer price index report. Investors were also awaiting a meeting between US political leaders to discuss the debt ceiling. The Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI) report will come out on Wednesday, and investors will closely analyze it for any Read More…

Technical Analysis

Nasdaq futures (NQ) show signs of bearish divergence

Technical analysis RSI: The rsi is the indicator showing bearish divergence in the daily chart. Looking at the chart below, the divergence is strong, and this tells us that we shouldn’t consider taking long positions. Squeeze: The price action has been squeezing toward the top of the recent move. This indicates less buying pressure is present, and Read More…