Last week, oil found itself in an ugly position again, but was able to find support via the low-end of a range created during Jan/Feb. The bounce on Thursday brought with it limited follow-through to end the week, however; the price action for the week resolved in the form of a reversal candle that could set into motion some more buying in the days ahead. Next week might not bring with it rip-roaring power, as oil is already failing to ...
Talking Points: US Dollar Sets 4-Year High, Working on 7th Straight Up DayS&P 500 Edging Downward as Sellers Eye September BottomGold Aims to Extend Down Move After Hitting a 9-Month Low US DOLLAR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices are working on a seventh consecutive advance, extending to a new four-year high. A daily close above the 38.2% Fibonacci expansion at 11130 exposes the 50% level at 11200. Alternatively, a reversal back below the 23.6% Fib at 11043 clears ...
Article summary: Widening divergences in interest rate forecasts and the reality that volatility cannot continue to tread levels this low for much longer has traders on edge and looking for opportunity. US Dollar Will Settle for Euro As Recovery Driver in Absence of Volatility The most effective means for leveraging a significant rally from the US Dollar is for a shock to resonate through the global financial system. Yet, hoping for volatility is just that – hope. ...
Threats, Markets, Iraq And Oil Global threats are nothing new to markets, but the impact they can have is incredible. Commodity prices can jump quickly, and volatility can drive markets to the point of collapse; as we saw in the global financial crisis. These days, though, threats seem to be few and far between when it comes to markets. However, one of the largest threats to the markets has appeared this year, in the form of the ISIS in Iraq. Normally I try and avoid threats ...