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Oil Whipsaws as China Fuel Export Halt Lifts Brent Back to $100 Even With Saudi Supply Returning

Oil Whipsaws as China Fuel Export Halt Lifts Brent Back to $100 Even With Saudi Supply Returning

Traders are likely to watch physical fuel availability, refinery utilization, Saudi export flows and the duration of China's restrictions for clues about whether Brent can sustain its return toward $100.

Micron Blowout Gets a Shrug as Nasdaq Futures Give Back Overnight Gains

Micron Blowout Gets a Shrug as Nasdaq Futures Give Back Overnight Gains

NQ's retreat puts the focus back on whether buyers can reclaim and hold the psychological threshold, or whether elevated yields and oil prices continue to limit the upside in technology stocks.

US Stock Futures Mixed as Tech Rally Offsets Fresh Multi-Decade High Yields, Oil's Renewed Climb

US Stock Futures Mixed as Tech Rally Offsets Fresh Multi-Decade High Yields, Oil's Renewed Climb

Wall Street opens Q4 with yields elevated and crude surging; Nikkei leads Asia higher while European averages slip.

Gold Futures Reclaim $4,200 Ahead of PCE: Real Recovery or Dead-Cat Bounce?

Gold Futures Reclaim $4,200 Ahead of PCE: Real Recovery or Dead-Cat Bounce?

Gold reclaims $4,200 ahead of PCE inflation data, but the rebound faces a crucial test as yields, the dollar and Fed expectations determine whether buyers can turn support into a sustained recovery.

US Stock Futures Edgy Before August PCE; Micron, Chip Trade in Focus

US Stock Futures Edgy Before August PCE; Micron, Chip Trade in Focus

The PCE print lands with rate expectations turning broadly neutral. Odds of an October Fed rate hike has fallen to 42.6% from 70.9% a week ago

Dollar Rally Hits Familiar Ceiling as Overbought Signals Flash

Dollar Rally Hits Familiar Ceiling as Overbought Signals Flash

The dollar is pressing near 101.50 after a strong September rally, but stretched momentum and familiar resistance could limit further gains as traders await key U.S. data and fresh clues on the Fed's rate path.

A Near $13 Gap Between Brent and WTI: What It Tells CL Traders About Where the Risk Sits

A Near $13 Gap Between Brent and WTI: What It Tells CL Traders About Where the Risk Sits

The Brent-WTI spread widened to $13 as seaborne Brent carries war risks while WTI faces domestic policy pressures and rising freight costs

Yields Win Again as the 10-Year Holds Above 5.2%: Can Nasdaq Futures Defend 30,400 Into PCE?

Yields Win Again as the 10-Year Holds Above 5.2%: Can Nasdaq Futures Defend 30,400 Into PCE?

US stocks closed lower as 10-year Treasury yields held above 5.2%, though reports of potential US-Iran sanctions relief helped indices recover off session lows ahead of PCE data

Silver’s $61 Floor Faces Its Test as Fed-Hike Bets Hammer Metals

Silver’s $61 Floor Faces Its Test as Fed-Hike Bets Hammer Metals

Silver is testing the $61 support zone as renewed Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations lift Treasury yields and the dollar, putting pressure on precious metals and challenging silver’s bullish momentum.

US and China Name $60 Billion in Tariff Cuts. So Why Are Soybean Futures Falling?

US and China Name $60 Billion in Tariff Cuts. So Why Are Soybean Futures Falling?

Soybean futures continue to fall as China leaves the crop off its $30B tariff cut list under the new US-China '30-for-30' deal, keeping an extra 10% tariff in place

US Stock Futures Fall as Oil Surge, Rising Yields Cloud Wall Street Open

US Stock Futures Fall as Oil Surge, Rising Yields Cloud Wall Street Open

Brent tops $108 after Trump rejects Iran proposal; Kospi tumbles 2.7% on chip jitters; Dallas Fed manufacturing gauge in focus.

Gold Slides 3% Losing Its August Floor. Is $4,100 the Next Stop?

Gold Slides 3% Losing Its August Floor. Is $4,100 the Next Stop?

Spot gold plunged below $4,200 to test $4,150 as rate hike bets and a firm US dollar overpowered Middle East geopolitical risks, putting key support at $4,100 in sight

Weekend Gap Watch: Iran’s Peace Plan, Houthi Strikes and a Diesel Ban Threat Put Sunday’s Oil Open at Risk

Weekend Gap Watch: Iran’s Peace Plan, Houthi Strikes and a Diesel Ban Threat Put Sunday’s Oil Open at Risk

WTI crude futures hold near $94 as US-Iran diplomacy, Houthi strikes, and diesel export ban talk leave Sunday's reopen vulnerable to a market gap

US Stock Futures Advance Ahead of NYSE Open as Yields Hover Near Multi-Year Highs; Durable Goods Orders In Focus

US Stock Futures Advance Ahead of NYSE Open as Yields Hover Near Multi-Year Highs; Durable Goods Orders In Focus

Traders brace for August durable goods orders and Fed speakers after Nikkei extends gains; DAX and CAC lead European bounce

Hormuz Hopes vs. a 22-Year High in the 30-Year: Can Stocks Keep Shrugging Off the Bond Market?

Hormuz Hopes vs. a 22-Year High in the 30-Year: Can Stocks Keep Shrugging Off the Bond Market?

US stocks recovered from session lows to finish flat as reports of a US-Iran deal offset surging Treasury yields, with the 30-year yield touching a 22-year high.

Crude Under $95, Diesel Stays Elevated: The Refining Bottleneck Behind Fuel Prices

Crude Under $95, Diesel Stays Elevated: The Refining Bottleneck Behind Fuel Prices

Diesel prices remain near record levels despite crude falling below $100 as Russian and Middle Eastern refinery disruptions tighten global supplies, sustain elevated margins and keep U.S. barrels in demand.

Silver Slips Below $64 as Dollar Strength Bites, Underperforms Gold: Where Do Buyers Step In?

Silver Slips Below $64 as Dollar Strength Bites, Underperforms Gold: Where Do Buyers Step In?

If yields and the dollar continue higher, silver's industrial and high-beta characteristics leave it more exposed than gold.

Gold Price Update: Price Touches $4,244/oz, Are Bears Finally In Control?

Gold Price Update: Price Touches $4,244/oz, Are Bears Finally In Control?

Gold falls near $4,262 as surging Treasury yields and a firm U.S. dollar push prices toward key wedge support between $4,200 and $4,240

US Stock Futures Slump Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit as 10-Year Yield Hovers at Multi-Decade High

US Stock Futures Slump Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit as 10-Year Yield Hovers at Multi-Decade High

Oil rebound and hawkish Fed bets keep pressure on rates; Nikkei catches up with global tech rally while European bourses open softer

Bitcoin Loses $85,000 as Rate-Hike Bets Bite: Breather or Bigger Pullback Into Friday’s $16 Billion Expiry?

Bitcoin Loses $85,000 as Rate-Hike Bets Bite: Breather or Bigger Pullback Into Friday’s $16 Billion Expiry?

Bitcoin has fallen below $85,000 as rate-hike expectations weigh on crypto markets, leaving key ETF support at $82,000 ahead of Friday's $16B options expiry

Gold Slips Under $4,320 as the Dollar Nears 101: Is Gold's Bullish Breakout Now at Risk?

Gold Slips Under $4,320 as the Dollar Nears 101: Is Gold's Bullish Breakout Now at Risk?

Gold trades near $4,315 as a surging U.S. dollar and hawkish Fed outweigh falling oil prices, leaving key support at $4,290 under pressure ahead of U.S. PMI

US Stock Futures Wobble as Flash PMIs Loom, Oil Edges Lower; Cintas, Meta in Focus

US Stock Futures Wobble as Flash PMIs Loom, Oil Edges Lower; Cintas, Meta in Focus

Nasdaq futures hover near records after Tuesday's all-time high; Hang Seng slips as Tokyo stays shut; European open seen firmer

Richmond Fed’s Barkin Says Sticky Inflation Could Force the Central Bank Into  Additional Rate Hikes

Richmond Fed’s Barkin Says Sticky Inflation Could Force the Central Bank Into Additional Rate Hikes

A Fed official says persistent inflation and resilient demand could keep the Fed focused on restrictive policy, leaving further rate hikes possible and markets exposed to higher-for-longer rates.

Silver Futures Coil Near $66-$68 After August Rally, Awaiting Breakout Signal

Silver Futures Coil Near $66-$68 After August Rally, Awaiting Breakout Signal

Silver futures are consolidating after August’s 15% rally, with $66-$68 defining the near-term battleground. A breakout above resistance could revive bullish momentum, while support failure risks deeper losses.

US Stock Futures Steady After Tech Rally; Oil Drops Further, Dollar Holds Post-Fed Gains

US Stock Futures Steady After Tech Rally; Oil Drops Further, Dollar Holds Post-Fed Gains

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts rose slightly as traders digest a chip-led surge, oil's rebound and Trump's UN General Assembly agenda; Japan shut, Hang Seng leads Asia higher.

Nasdaq Knocks on 31,000 After Its Best Day Since August. Breakout Continuation, or an Overbought Reset?

Nasdaq Knocks on 31,000 After Its Best Day Since August. Breakout Continuation, or an Overbought Reset?

An AI-led surge drove the Nasdaq higher, and NQ is testing 31,000. But H4 momentum is overbought while smart-money positioning turns bullish. Continuation, or time for a pullback?

Nasdaq Rockets to a Record as Oil Sinks. Does the Nasdaq Breach 31,000, or Fade Into Thursday’s Summit?

Nasdaq Rockets to a Record as Oil Sinks. Does the Nasdaq Breach 31,000, or Fade Into Thursday’s Summit?

The Nasdaq surged 2.8% to record highs near 30,786 as falling oil and a chip rally boosted risk appetite. Overbought conditions may test NQ's ability to defend 30,000.

Crude Tumbles 4% as Bears Seize Control; Break Below Key Support Risks Deeper Losses

Crude Tumbles 4% as Bears Seize Control; Break Below Key Support Risks Deeper Losses

With crude having rallied sharply into last week's high, traders who bought into the geopolitical surge now face increasing pressure to protect profits as the risk premium fades.

The Tariff-Truce Clock Is Ticking: Does the Trump–Xi Summit Hand Index Futures a Green Light or a Bear Trap?

The Tariff-Truce Clock Is Ticking: Does the Trump–Xi Summit Hand Index Futures a Green Light or a Bear Trap?

President Trump hosts Xi Jinping to negotiate extending the Nov. 10 tariff truce. With index futures bid at the start of the week, will Thursday's summit hand markets a green light or set up a bear trap?

Geopolitics Is Back, Dollar Takes the Haven Bid. Does Gold’s Triangle Breakout Still Hold?

Geopolitics Is Back, Dollar Takes the Haven Bid. Does Gold’s Triangle Breakout Still Hold?

Spot gold fell 0.8% near $4,340 as geopolitical concerns return. Bulls remain in control but $4,400 resistance needs to be cleared for the rally to continue.

US Stock Futures Climb as Oil Slides, Trump-Xi Optimism Lifts Risk Mood

US Stock Futures Climb as Oil Slides, Trump-Xi Optimism Lifts Risk Mood

S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts advance ahead of the New York open; Brent heads for a fourth straight loss and Asia trades firmer with Tokyo shut for a holiday.

Dollar Above 100, Gold Pinned Below $4,400: What the Post-Fed Hangover Week Sets Up

Dollar Above 100, Gold Pinned Below $4,400: What the Post-Fed Hangover Week Sets Up

Three major central banks tightened last week and the dollar broke above 100. With little US data due, Fed speakers and Wednesday's flash PMIs take over and gold is pressing a key wall near $4,400.

Oil Slipped Under $100: Does the Bounce Reclaim the Wall, or Break Below $95 Next Week?

Oil Slipped Under $100: Does the Bounce Reclaim the Wall, or Break Below $95 Next Week?

Oil has slipped below $100 after Saudi pipeline strikes, but hawkish Fed policy is capping gains. Here is the weekend technical outlook with key support at $95 and resistance at $100.

Silver Hits $67, Then Pulls Back: Can Bulls Turn Breakout Into Momentum?

Silver Hits $67, Then Pulls Back: Can Bulls Turn Breakout Into Momentum?

Silver has already broken higher. The next challenge is whether bulls can turn the brief move above $67 into a sustained advance rather than another rejection at resistance.

Fed Hikes, BOJ Hikes, Dollar Wins the Week Anyway

Fed Hikes, BOJ Hikes, Dollar Wins the Week Anyway

Fed rate expectations, elevated U.S. yields and a sharp USD/JPY rebound are keeping the dollar supported even as both central banks tighten policy.

US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Open: BOJ Hikes Rate,  Oil Declines for Third Session

US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Open: BOJ Hikes Rate, Oil Declines for Third Session

Nasdaq futures lead a mildly positive premarket after Japan raises rates to a 30-year high; Generac and FedEx headline single-stock action into the Conference Board LEI release.

Nasdaq Leads the Bounce as Falling Yields and Oil Turn Fed-Day Pain Into Relief

Nasdaq Leads the Bounce as Falling Yields and Oil Turn Fed-Day Pain Into Relief

Wall Street rebounded as falling Treasury yields and softer oil lifted tech stocks, sending the Nasdaq up 1.39%. Attention now turns to the Bank of Japan and the 29,800 NQ resistance level.

Bitcoin Took the Fed’s Hike and Held $75K, So Why Won’t the ETF Money Come Back?

Bitcoin Took the Fed’s Hike and Held $75K, So Why Won’t the ETF Money Come Back?

Bitcoin defended $75K after a hawkish Fed hike, yet heavy ETF outflows leave the rebound underfunded. Resistance at $76,843 may decide whether BTC targets $80K or retests support.

S&P Leads, Dow Bleeds. Is the Relief Rally Already Rolling Over?

S&P Leads, Dow Bleeds. Is the Relief Rally Already Rolling Over?

S&P 500 and Dow futures gave back early gains after the Fed, with tech supporting ES while YM lagged. Here are the technical levels and scenarios that could shape the rest of the US session.

Gold’s H4 Triangle After the Fed Hike: Which Way Does the Squeeze Break?

Gold’s H4 Triangle After the Fed Hike: Which Way Does the Squeeze Break?

Gold’s post-Fed rebound is stalling near $4,320 as price tightens inside an H4 triangle. Here are the breakout signals, support zones and scenarios traders should watch into the BoJ decision.

US Stock Futures Advance After Fed Hike; Jobless Claims, Yields in Focus at Open

US Stock Futures Advance After Fed Hike; Jobless Claims, Yields in Focus at Open

Wall Street eyes a rebound as Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs, oil stays firm and Asia closes mixed following the FOMC decision.

Split Screen Into the Fed: Why the S&P Is Holding and the Dow Isn’t

Split Screen Into the Fed: Why the S&P Is Holding and the Dow Isn’t

ES is testing resistance while YM sinks to fresh lows ahead of the FOMC decision. Here’s what the divergence means, the levels that matter and how traders can approach the split.

Silver Flirts With Key Resistance Around $65: Can Bulls Turn the Bounce Into a Breakout?

Silver Flirts With Key Resistance Around $65: Can Bulls Turn the Bounce Into a Breakout?

Silver faces key resistance at $65-$65.50, with a sustained breakout targeting $66-$67. FOMC guidance, yields and the dollar could determine whether the rebound gains momentum or fades.

Fed’s 25bps Hike Is Priced In, but Warsh’s Next-Move Signal Could Shake Stocks: Strategists

Fed’s 25bps Hike Is Priced In, but Warsh’s Next-Move Signal Could Shake Stocks: Strategists

Market strategists see sticky inflation supporting further tightening, while JPMorgan scenarios show the S&P 500 could swing sharply depending on Treasury-market and policy guidance.

WTI Tops $106: The Supply Shock Is No Longer Just About Hormuz

WTI Tops $106: The Supply Shock Is No Longer Just About Hormuz

The market is increasingly pricing not just the risk of a Hormuz disruption, but the possibility of a broader regional shock involving pipelines, ports and major maritime corridors.

Market Update: Bonds Break, Oil Breaks Out & Dow Slips 400 Points

Market Update: Bonds Break, Oil Breaks Out & Dow Slips 400 Points

Markets are under pressure as surging bond yields and oil prices fuel inflation fears. Dow slips 400 points with equities facing a real test.

Gold (XAU/USD): A Five-Week Low, a Bullish Divergence, and a Fed Decision. What Breaks First?

Gold (XAU/USD): A Five-Week Low, a Bullish Divergence, and a Fed Decision. What Breaks First?

XAU/USD hit a five-week low ahead of Wednesday's Fed decision. Across the H4, H1 and M15 charts, a clear downtrend runs into a three-timeframe bullish divergence. What breaks first?

Semiconductors Drag Wall Street Lower as AI-Slowdown Jitters and $105 Oil Meet a Live Fed - US Session Wrap

Semiconductors Drag Wall Street Lower as AI-Slowdown Jitters and $105 Oil Meet a Live Fed - US Session Wrap

All three major US averages closed lower on Monday as a sharp chip sell-off, a fresh oil spike, and 10-year yields near 5% left the S&P 500 coiling just below its moving averages just 48 hours before a Fed decision the market thinks is a rate hike.

If AI Capex Slows, Silver Has a Demand Problem Gold Doesn’t

If AI Capex Slows, Silver Has a Demand Problem Gold Doesn’t

Silver faces a risk gold largely avoids: slowing AI investment could weaken one of its fastest-growing industrial demand sources.

WTI Pushes Above $104 Again: Is Oil Entering a New Trading Range?

WTI Pushes Above $104 Again: Is Oil Entering a New Trading Range?

For traders, the $100 level is increasingly becoming the key dividing line between a temporary spike and a potentially higher trading regime.

Gold's Pre-FOMC Slide Shows the Hike Is Now Priced In: What Happens Now?

Gold's Pre-FOMC Slide Shows the Hike Is Now Priced In: What Happens Now?

Gold faces a pivotal Fed meeting as markets price a September hike, with rising yields, oil and dollar strength pressuring prices. Traders now watch $4,300 support and positioning.

Stocks Snap a Four-Day Slide as Oil Cools but an 86% Hike Bet Loads a Pivotal Fed Week

Stocks Snap a Four-Day Slide as Oil Cools but an 86% Hike Bet Loads a Pivotal Fed Week

Wall Street snapped a four-day slide as crude retreated, even as firm core inflation pushed Fed hike odds to 86%. Here’s what the rebound means for a pivotal central-bank week.

S&P 500 Snaps a 4-Day Slide Despite Hot CPI Data: Here's What it Means for Next Week's Fed Decision

S&P 500 Snaps a 4-Day Slide Despite Hot CPI Data: Here's What it Means for Next Week's Fed Decision

Resilient consumer demand, elevated oil prices and sticky services inflation could limit the Fed’s flexibility, while strong earnings and AI investment may help equities absorb tighter financial conditions.

Gold Spiked on the Very Print It Was Meant to Fear. Will Bulls Breach $4400/oz and Gain Acceptance?

Gold Spiked on the Very Print It Was Meant to Fear. Will Bulls Breach $4400/oz and Gain Acceptance?

Gold’s post-CPI surge eased rate fears, yet resistance near $4,400 and next week’s Fed decision leave the rebound vulnerable. Here are the key levels and scenarios to watch.