Hello everyone. Dollar index has retreated from the high around 114 created in late September when investors expected inflation would be cooling soon. To make it clear, I also inserted U.S core CPI year-over-year data on the weekly chart. You can refer to the purple line. Obviously, The dollar index moved in line with the CPI data. Both topped around the same...
We hope everyone had a great start to the year! As we think about the year ahead and some of the major themes that might play out, the EU vs US inflation story is among those catching our eyes now in particular. “Inflation” & “Rate Hikes” were the main talking points for the US Economy in 2022 as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) reacted and adjusted to stubborn...
CME: E-Mini Select Sector Futures ( CME_MINI:XAZ1! , CME:SOX1! , CME_MINI:BIO1! , CME_MINI:XAV1! , CME_MINI:XAB1! , CME_MINI:XAK1! , CME_MINI:XAI1! ) According to Chinese Zodiac, tigers are vigorous, daring, competitive and unpredictable. 2022, the Year of Tiger, was symbolized by these bursts of power: • First war in Europe after World War II...
CBOT: Micro E-Mini Dow Futures ( CBOT_MINI:MYM1! ) The Fed’s 2022 Rate Decisions While we reflect on 2022, an eventful year full of “the unexpected”, rate hikes have undoubtedly dominated the headlines. In eight rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, the US central bank hiked the Fed Funds rate seven times, taking it up from 0.25% to...
No secret‼️👀😉 🔴inflation up⬆️ 🔵rate hikes⬆️ ⚫️markets down⬇️ 🔴inflation down⬇️ 🔵rate cuts⬇️ ⚫️markets up⬆️ Bitcoin and Crypto equal markets like DowJones NASDAQ and Co Chart 1 1972 - 1986 Chart 2 current situation - see update What do YOU expect in points of inflation? Let me know your thoughts in the comments🤗 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Likes and Follow for updates...
With inflationary expectations low, a decrease in CPI and Core CPI, a likely slowing in interest rate hikes, there's too much positive news in the short term to ignore the likelihood of a near-term rally. Still, some hinges on Jerome Powell's outlook tomorrow, but I expect him to keep language as soft as his last speech. Last month, he was still very domineering...
Here is what the fundamentals are following the ECB rate decision today, words from ©Lloyds Bank European Central Bank (Dec): We're not pivoting The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates today by 50bps, in line with expectations. It follows 75bp hikes in the last two meetings in September and October, and a 50bp rise in July. There was broad...
US FED DECISION Bitcoin Reached 18400 before selling off to 17800 due to the market's reaction to the US Fed's decision to raise their key interest rate by 50 basis points during yesterday's session. As we all know, the market tends to react positively in a low-interest environment. Although this key rate increase is lower than the previous quarter's 75 basis...
Fantom FTM looks strong. If market stay positive we will probably see a 4h break and continuation. The daily chart show oversold RSI and the sentiment around FTM feels positive...but be aware of the coming interest rate announcement tomorrow.
CME: Micro BTC Futures ( CME:MBT1! ) and BTC Options ( CME:BTC1! ) On December 11th, Bitcoin is trading at $16,890, down 63% year-to-date. Current price falls below 50-day moving average (MA) of $18,300 and 200-day MA of $26,470. Meanwhile, Open Interest of CME Bitcoin Futures (BTC) has been growing from about 8,000 lots to 14,000 in December. This strongly...
Last week, while the Federal Reserve changed its rhetoric from ‘hiking to fight inflation at all cost’ to ‘slow the pace of rate hike’, seismic waves rolled over the markets. As we approach the last central bank meetings of the year, the ECB meets on (15th Dec), Fed on the (14th Dec). A temperature check on the expected path of rates for the 2 major central...
Presently, the inflation rate in the US has started falling, which increases expectations for a pivot - end of interest rate hikes. And factually, we can actually expect it. The supply of M2 Money Stock (M2SL) and its annual growth rate are decreasing. The global economy is shifting, as leading economic index (LEI) indicate. This will undoubtedly put pressure on...
The Inverse Head & Shoulders has completed. There will be loads of stops under the right shoulder and the head. But for now, we have to assume that the pattern is going to play out. In my other research, I detail why fundamentally the Nasdaq should go higher but you would have to dig around and find it on the internet because I am not allowed to tell you where it...
From late August to late October us30 was in a bear market rally dropping 5000 pips to pre pandemic highs due to continued FED rate hikes. As FED speakers began to decrease their hawkish tone and discuss their anticipation for less rate hikes in the coming months us30s price began to reflect this as it rejected at the 28900 lows creating a double bottom and...
From late August to late October us30 was in a bear market rally dropping 5000 pips to pre pandemic highs due to continued FED rate hikes. As FED speakers began to decrease their hawkish tone and discuss their anticipation for less rate hikes in the coming months us30s price began to reflect this as it rejected at the 28900 lows creating a double bottom and...
CME: Micro USD/JPN Futures ( CME_MINI:M6J1! ) On September 21st, the Fed raised interest rate for the fifth time. The very next day, Bank of Japan decided to keep the country’s short-term interest rate at -0.10%. On November 3rd, the Fed raised another 75 bps, and the Fed Funds rate is now 3.75-4.00%. Interest rate spread between the two countries now reaches 4%....
CME: E-Mini S&P 500 Futures ( CME_MINI:ES1! ) If the characters of Game of Thrones were on the financial markets, who would be the unchallenged “King of Wall Street” in your eyes? Since Federal Reserve set sail on tightening monetary policy, all markets fell under the spell of Fed rate hikes. Federal Open Market Committee meetings are major market-moving events....
The GBPUSD is moving impulsively. A break lower than the current intraday low would signal a continuation of this bear move. The market has sold off continuously since the Bank of England raised rates, and this week is no different.