S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise on expectations of Fed rate cut Yesterday, stock indices closed higher. The S&P 500 rose by 0.30%, while the Nasdaq 100 added 0.17%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average strengthened by 0.86%. On Thursday, Japanese assets were in focus in the Asian markets. The country’s indices led after data from the
Technical Analysis
The major US indices are higher (Dow up 140 points, S&P up 20 points, and NASDAQ index up 62 points), yields are lower with the two-year down -2.6 basis points and the 10 year down -2.7 basis points, and the US dollar is lower. In this kickstart video for the North American session, I take
In the video above, I take a look at the major currencies versus the US dollar from a technical perspective as the week comes to a close and traders look toward the new trading week. What is the bias, the risks and the targets for each?. Prepare for the new week, by understanding the key
Bitcoin is trading around $91,537, consolidating in this area and showing signs of exhaustion, which means that a technical correction is likely to occur in the coming days. Bitcoin has encountered strong resistance around $92,500. If it continues its rise, it is likely to reach Murray’s 3/8. This area represents strong resistance around $93,750. If
Due to a sharp drop in market volatility during the first half of the day, I did not trade at all through the Mean Reversion scenario. On the other hand, using the Momentum strategy, one could have worked well with the Japanese yen, which fell sharply against the US dollar. In the absence of economic
The AUDUSD is caught in a technical sandwich. Buyers found a floor at a key long-term swing area, but the recovery rally has run smack into a wall of resistance against a key MA. . If you look at the 4-Hour chart of the AUDUSD, you can see the technical battle lines are clearly drawn.
For GBP/USD, the wave pattern continues to indicate the formation of an upward trend segment (see lower chart), but over the past few weeks it has taken on a complex and extended form (see upper chart). The trend segment that began on July 1 can be considered wave 4 — or any large corrective wave,
The GBPUSD is pressing to fresh lows as markets digest a combination of UK CPI results, the BLS decision to delay the U.S. jobs report, and a clean technical breakdown. On the hourly chart, the pair has slipped below the 1.30837–1.30956 swing area, a zone that initially attracted support buyers during the European morning session.
Bitcoin slightly retraced to the $91,000 level, but it seems the decline is not yet over. Until we see a sharp downward momentum and the final liquidation of those who bought Bitcoin at $100,000 with high leverage, it would be inappropriate to talk about a reversal of the bear market. Meanwhile, while retail traders and
Hour by hour, the situation grows more complicated. First, Donald Trump was raising tariffs; now the current US president is cutting them. Seeking to slow inflation, the White House plans to reduce import duties on food products from several Latin American countries. How should the US dollar react? If it has been falling since Independence
A private survey data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) showed a headline crude-oil inventory build that came in “less than expected,” according to Eamonn Sheridan. While expectations had been for a +2 million-barrel rise in crude, the API surveyed data implied a smaller build. The official government report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
The USDCHF is trading to new lows as the price falls below the 200 hour MA (at 0.8056) and tests/breaks the 38.2% at 0.80475. The low price reached 0.80435. The fall comes after Switzerland says that they are close to a deal with the US on a new tariff rate. The current rate is 39%
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are showing promising growth potential amid renewed optimism stemming from news that the US government shutdown may come to an end soon. Traders are likely viewing the potential conclusion of the shutdown as a sign of stabilization, albeit temporary, which reduces risks for the US economy. Additionally, the prolonged uncertainty
Even though November started off with turbulence and negativity, most experts in the cryptocurrency market lean toward cautious optimism. The current pullback is indeed dramatic, but it’s seen as a temporary phase and part of the overall market dynamics. The beginning of November was marked by a substantial drop in prices of popular cryptocurrencies, leading
By all accounts, the Supreme Court appears poised to rein in the powers of the Executive Branch—though, of course, that remains to be seen with a decision sometime in 2026. How that ultimately plays out is uncertain, especially since Trump and his team may have additional strategies in reserve. What likely didn’t help Trump’s case
Bitcoin remains around the $110,000 mark, keeping its chances for a slight increase alive on the last day of October. Traditionally, October has been one of the best months for the cryptocurrency market in its history. However, 2025 appears to be a notable exception to this trend. Despite some altcoins demonstrating local spikes in activity,
The AUDUSD moved higher early in the week, but the Fed’s less-dovish tone turned the tide — sending the AUD lower and the USD broadly higher. Stocks slipped and yields rose in response to the more hawkish message from Chair Powell. That helped the push lower as well. Still, the downside move has found support
S&P 500 hits record high on positive economic data, but investors trim longs before earnings reports The stock market has hit a new high thanks to a surge in NVIDIA shares, strong statistics, and reduced trade tensions caused by the United States’ plan to lower tariffs on a range of Chinese goods. However, ahead of
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