In assessing the Nasdaq's current market conditions, there emerges a compelling narrative suggesting a potential bearish leg in its trajectory. This notion finds its roots in the recent retest of the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level, a critical technical threshold renowned for its significance in price action analysis. Concurrently, this retracement is...
On Monday, the price of gold experienced a rebound as market participants deliberated over the trajectory of interest rates in light of recent US employment indicators. According to Friday's data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US Nonfarm Payrolls report indicated that 175,000 individuals secured employment in April, falling below market...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has recently attained a critical juncture, reaching the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level. This significant milestone is augmented by the convergence of several key technical factors, notably including the Point of Control (POC) volume and divergence signals observed across various indicators. The confluence of these technical...
The recent movement in Platinum futures has seen a notable retest of the upper boundary of the range, coinciding with a resistance zone commonly referred to as "Supply." Our analytical approach begins at this critical juncture, where we factor in various elements, including the seasonal behavior observed in this precious metal over the past decade and a half. A...
The EUR/USD exhibited a modest bearish tone and closed in negative territory during Tuesday's trading session. Despite attempts to recover, the pair struggled to regain traction after reaching a peak of 1.0800 in recent days. Looking ahead, today's economic calendar appears relatively quiet, with no high-impact data releases scheduled. However, market participants...
Following the USD/JPY's ascent to 160.200, the currency pair underwent a reversal, marked by a retracement to the 50% Fibonacci level and subsequent bearish momentum, driving prices down to approximately 151.885. In Japan, Masato Kanda, a prominent figure in currency diplomacy, hinted at potential measures to address market volatility, signaling possible...
Natural Gas Prices Rally Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Market Sentiment Shift The price of natural gas is staging a recovery, currently trading around $1.80 as of the time of writing. Preceding any technical analysis, it's important to note that the US Dollar Index is experiencing a slight decline, as market sentiment favors risk assets over safe havens and...
As April unfolds, investors and traders in the corn futures market find themselves at a critical juncture marked by seasonal trends and heightened volatility. Historically, April has been a period of growth in corn prices, driven by various factors including planting intentions, weather conditions, and demand patterns. However, the current landscape presents a...
XRP, the native digital currency of the Ripple payment protocol network, reached its pinnacle at $3.84 on January 4, 2018, marking an astonishing surge of nearly 40,000% over the preceding 12 months. However, its current trading value hovers around $0.50. Much like several other smaller altcoins, XRP witnessed a wane in interest as escalating interest rates...
The GBP/JPY experienced a notable turnaround at the 200.500 level following reports indicating potential direct intervention by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in the foreign exchange (FX) markets. This intervention, suspected to have occurred twice within a two-day span earlier this week, aimed to bolster the beleaguered Japanese Yen (JPY). Disclosure reports from the...
The US crude oil benchmark is currently trading around $79.50 on Friday, marking a continued decline from its recent peak of $88.00. This downward trend is attributed to several factors, including rising crude inventories in the United States and diminishing expectations for interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve (Fed). The Fed's decision to maintain...
Following a notable rebound at the daily 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level, the GBP/USD appears poised for a potential bullish impulse continuation, particularly from the level around 1.23500. The recent downturn in the US Dollar's value, which concluded the week on a significant decline, correlates with a broader trend of decreasing US yields across various...
Building on our previous analysis (Link Below), the GBP/USD exhibited a bearish candle on the daily timeframe last Friday, following three consecutive days of positive closure. This shift occurred amidst mixed market sentiment, later influenced by positive economic news from the US, particularly the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures data. Despite briefly...
As we approach the FOMC meeting later today, there is anticipation of a potential bullish movement of the EUR against the USD, accompanied by a retest of the 50% Fibonacci level on the short timeframe and an uptick in value. Indicators suggest oversold conditions. Regarding the Federal Reserve, it is expected to maintain a hawkish stance, acknowledging persistent...
The USD/JPY continues to experience upward momentum, driven by the significant interest rate differential between the United States and Japan. The US Federal Reserve has established the Fed Funds Rate within the range of 5.25% to 5.50%, while the Bank of Japan maintains its cash rate between 0.0% and 0.1%. This substantial gap in interest rates favors parking...
Following its ascent to the 171.500 area, the EUR/JPY underwent a notable surge, echoing the analogous movement witnessed in the USD/JPY pair. In light of this development, our approach entails anticipating a potential retracement of the preceding bearish momentum, employing limit orders to capitalize on favorable entry points. Simultaneously, we remain vigilant...
In anticipation of the forthcoming FOMC meeting, the AUDUSD currency pair is demonstrating a notable increase in value, defying the backdrop of data indicating a prevailing contraction in private business activity across Australia during March. Despite these domestic economic challenges, market attention remains focused on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA)...
During the early trading hours of Friday's European session, the USD/CHF pair sustained its downward trajectory for the third consecutive day, with its value depreciating to 0.9080. This extended decline comes on the heels of a recent pullback from a notable seven-month peak, observed around the formidable resistance zone positioned at 0.9200. The retreat in value...