Fundamental Analysis

Equities Flat Ahead of US Inflation and Bank Earnings

US equities recovered from large losses to end Monday flat as investors absorbed Friday’s jobs data and prepared for a busy week of inflation data and bank reports. The Labor Department released its March employment report on Friday, a market holiday, and it showed strong payroll growth and a welcome but minor slowdown in wage Read More…

Technical Analysis

Gold futures (GC) continue to surge toward all-time highs

Gold rallies Gold continues to surge, with all-time highs only $50 away. GC is up 11% this year as the Dollar continues to weaken and investors look for safe havens. Technical analysis points toward continued bullish momentum with little hope for bears at the moment. This is what the chart says: There is a fair Read More…

Technical Analysis

Crude Oil Futures (CL) struggle to break through resistance

Technical analysis Crude oil futures have been trading at $80 and have been struggling to break out of a resistance zone. This resistance zone has been a major hurdle for the bulls as they attempt to push the price higher. If the price does begin falling below $78, then the bears will likely target the Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Close Lower After Poor US Data Renewed Recession Worries

Tuesday saw a lower closing price for US equities as signs of a slowing economy increased concerns that the Fed’s efforts to contain decades-high inflation may trigger a severe recession. All three main indices declined as data revealed factory orders dropped for a second consecutive month. Job openings in the United States went down to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Climb Amid Gains in Energy Stocks

US equities ended the day higher on Monday thanks to gains in energy stocks due to unexpected reductions in the OPEC+ group’s oil production targets. Tesla, however, fell after disappointing investors with its first-quarter electric vehicle deliveries. Tesla Inc. fell 6.1% after revealing that deliveries for the March quarter increased just 4% from the previous Read More…