After a steady decline in recent weeks, Brent crude is currently testing a key level of support. Let's take a look at what's caused this year’s sell-off and the two scenarios that may play out at support this week following OPEC's upcoming report on Wednesday.
OPEC’s Output Shift Sparks Sell-Off
Brent crude’s sharp decline has been driven by a combination of...
Ask ten traders where to place a stop-loss, and you’ll get ten different answers. Some swear by fixed-point stops, others use percentage-based levels, and then there are those who simply ‘feel’ where the market might turn. But traders looking for a more structured approach often turn to the Average True Range (ATR) —a volatility-based indicator that adapts to...
Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs has rattled global markets, reviving memories of the trade wars that defined his first term. With China, Canada, and Mexico retaliating in kind, the fear of an escalating economic conflict has sent stocks tumbling. But will this shake-up be enough to break the S&P 500’s long-term uptrend?
Trump’s New Tariff Wars
The...
Few tools in trading are forward-looking and adapt to current volatility, Measured Moves do. Unlike traditional indicators, Measured moves offer a structured way to project price targets and turning points with no lag.
Let’s take a deep dive into the harmonic simplicity of the measure move and look at how it can be applied to real-world market conditions.
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Gold’s impressive run in 2025 has been fuelled by a mix of trade tensions, inflation concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty. But even the strongest trends face periods of consolidation, and right now, gold’s price action is sending a warning sign.
A Battle Between Trend Strength and Exhaustion
Recent trading has seen gold carve out an ascending wedge, a...
Nvidia has stormed back from its early February lows, rallying more than 20% to erase January’s sharp gap lower. But with the gap now closed, the stock has hit its first real test of resistance.
DeepSeek Reaction: Panic Fades
The initial sell-off was triggered by fears that DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough could loosen Nvidia’s grip on the industry. However, those...
Nvidia has stormed back from its early February lows, rallying more than 20% to erase January’s sharp gap lower. But with the gap now closed, the stock has hit its first real test of resistance.
DeepSeek Reaction: Panic Fades
The initial sell-off was triggered by fears that DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough could loosen Nvidia’s grip on the industry. However, those...
Earnings season is in full swing, and while many traders focus on the immediate reaction to a company’s results, consider longer-term trends following earnings announcements that may deliver returns long after the earnings release— Post-Earnings Drift (PED) .
PED is based on a simple yet effective concept: stocks that react positively to strong earnings tend...
EUR/USD has edged higher in recent sessions, but the pair is now pressing into a key resistance zone. Let’s break down why this level matters and how traders can navigate the next move.
Testing the Waters: Is This a Breakout or a Range Play?
After a sharp decline in late 2024, EUR/USD started the year with a strong rebound from trend lows in January....
Pullbacks in trends can offer some of the highest quality trading opportunities, but not all pullbacks are equal. Some offer high-probability setups, while others are warning signs of deeper corrections or trend reversals.
So how do you time your entry with confidence? Here are three effective tools to help you navigate pullbacks with precision.
1. Keltner...
McDonald’s share price has been stuck in the slow lane for months, but its latest earnings report has given the stock a much-needed boost. A stronger-than-expected sales performance saw shares jump nearly 5% during yesterday’s session, signalling that investors are starting to take notice again.
Quarterly Results: Signs of a Turnaround
McDonald’s reported a...
Trade tariff tensions look set to be a key theme in the first half of the year. While the reaction across asset classes has been mixed and volatile, gold has taken the opposite path—climbing steadily as investors seek safety.
Gold Shines Against Uncertain Backdrop
Posturing, threats, backtracking, and retaliation—Trump’s approach to tariffs has all the...
Welcome back to our series on pivot points, an objective a simple tool used by many day traders.
In Part 1, we explored the central pivot point, its calculation, and its role as a key reference for market sentiment. In Part 2, we’ll expand on this foundation by diving into the support and resistance levels derived from the pivot point formula. These levels are...
The FTSE 100 has finally broken through to new all-time highs, but now comes the real test. Can momentum carry it even higher, or is a consolidation phase on the horizon? With the index in uncharted territory, let’s break down the key technical levels and sector performance driving this move.
Structure Analysis: Why This Breakout Matters
The FTSE’s recent...
EUR/USD gapped lower this morning, driven by Donald Trump’s fresh round of tariffs, reigniting fears of a global trade war. The US Dollar’s safe-haven appeal surged, putting the Euro under pressure.
Fundamentals Weighing on EUR/USD
The ongoing trade war between the US and key trading partners has created fresh uncertainties, with Trump’s tariffs on imports...
Welcome to this two-part series on one of the oldest and most reliable tools in short-term trading: pivot points .
First developed in the trading pits of Chicago, pivot points gave traders a quick and consistent way to identify potential turning points for the trading day. Despite the evolution of markets from open-outcry to electronic trading, pivot points have...
Nvidia shares nosedived yesterday, shedding more than 16% in a single session. The sell-off has sparked questions about whether this is a temporary reset or the beginning of a deeper correction for the AI chipmaker.
Why Did Nvidia Fall So Hard?
The catalyst for yesterday’s plunge was the unveiling of Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek’s latest breakthrough model,...
Gold has started 2025 with a bang, rallying more than 5% in January and reigniting hopes of a test of the all-time highs reached last October. As momentum builds and macroeconomic conditions remain supportive, the pressing question for traders is whether the metal has enough fuel to break into uncharted territory.
The Factors Driving Gold’s Strong Start to...
