Futures Trading
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Hot ISM manufacturing data lifts rate hike expectations, leaving ES balanced at 7,000
Stronger-than-expected manufacturing data shifts focus to higher yields and a firmer dollar, pressuring rate-sensitive and commodity futures.
Gold, Silver and other Metal Futures Extend Losses as ‘Sell America’ Trade reverses after Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
Warsh’s hawkish Fed nomination strengthened dollar, lifted yields, crushed gold and silver, while weak China PMIs also added pressure on commodities.
Crude Momentum Cracks — Oil Futures Test Support After OPEC+ Inaction, Trump’s Iran Deal Comments
OPEC+ kept output unchanged, and geopolitical fears eased, sending oil down over 5%, with traders eyeing key $61 support levels.
Chicago Gauge Breaks A 25-Month Slump, Signaling Fresh Life In U.S. Manufacturing
Regional manufacturing surveys surged into expansion in January, signaling economic momentum, stronger orders, easing prices, and growing optimism ahead of ISM’s national data.
December PPI Surges On Services Inflation: Could Higher Prices Disrupt Fed’s Policy Plans?
The December PPI rose more than expected, with the strong services inflation and the prospect of rise in energy prices in the coming months signaling that pricing pressure may emerge as a concern for the Federal Reserve.
Eurostat Q4 GDP Beats, Jobless Rate Edges Lower — Does Data Give Ammunition For ECB To Hold Fire Next Week?
Eurozone growth beat forecasts, unemployment eased, ECB likely to pause, supporting global stability but offering limited upside amid ongoing uncertainty.
U.S. trade deficit hit a 34-year high in November As Tech Exports Surge; Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q4 Growth Forecast Lowered
Artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand perked up tech exports in November as the monthly trade deficit hit the highest level in about two-and-a-half decades.
Jobless Claims Data Sends a Message: The Fed Isn’t Cutting Anytime Soon
The jobless claims report for the week ended Jan. 24 showed that the underlying labor market trend remained fairly resilient.
Tradovate Outage Sparks Trader Backlash — Firm Says Services Restored
The futures trading firm faced a disruption, impacting simulated accounts and reportedly live users, sparking trader frustration despite the firm reporting services restored.
S&P 500 E-mini Futures Eye Key Levels Ahead Of FOMC, Mag 7 Earnings
ES futures hit record highs as weak U.S. data fuels Fed pause bets, while Mag 7 earnings, guidance, technicals drive near-term direction.
Silver Rally Remains Intact Despite CME Margin Hike, Volatility Signals Tactical Long Opportunities
Silver futures rallied despite CME margin hikes, driven by extreme volatility, demand, and safe-haven flows.
Consumer Confidence Shock Hits Market As Dollar Slides Ahead Of Fed Decision
U.S. consumer confidence slumps to lowest in nearly 12 years, increasing pressure on the dollar ahead of Fed decision.
FOMC Week: Position for Volatility In Rates, DXY & Commodity Futures As Powell Sets The Tone
While the market expects a Fed pause, Powell’s tone and leadership uncertainty will drive Treasury futures, and dollar direction, creating short-term trading opportunities.
Bond Yields Stabilize Ahead Of 5-Year T-Note Auction: How Should Futures Traders Position?
Strong demand at Monday’s two-year Treasury auction lowered yields, steepened the curve, and shifted market focus to upcoming five-year notes.
USD/JPY Nosedives As Market Reassesses Central Bank Paths And Intervention Risk — What A Weaker Greenback Means For US
Yen surged on intervention rumors, dragging the dollar lower, while strategists see higher odds of coordinated action as policy divergence supports JPY.
Strong Durable Goods Orders Data Ignites Risk-on Mood As Traders Eye Fed Pause
U.S. durable goods surge as transportation orders drove gains, core investment improved, as markets await a likely dovish Fed pause decision.
Gold Breaks Key Technical Level Amid Government Shutdown Fears: Key Price Levels and Macro Catalysts Ahead
Gold breaks $5,000 as shutdown fears and safe-haven demand as traders eye key policy catalysts this week.
Silver Futures Breaches $100 — Here’s Where Traders Can Profit Next
Silver futures surge on strong industrial demand and supply risks, but overbought conditions suggest cautious buying on pullbacks near support.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Up, Inflation Still a Worry—What Will the Fed Do Next?
January consumer sentiment beat expectations but remains below last year as inflation worries and labor market uncertainty persist.
Inflation Stays Sticky As PCE Hits Expectations; Fed Rate Pause All But Locked In?
The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge came in line with expectation, although continuing to remain above the central bank’s target.
US Economy Steamrolls Ahead: Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected, 4-Week Average At 2-Year Low, Q3 GDP Growth Revised Up
Jobless claims remain low while GDP growth accelerates, signaling labor market resilience, economic momentum, making a case for pausing rate cuts.
Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow Model Now Pegs Q4 Growth At 5.4%, Bolstering Case For Rate Pause Next Week
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow lifted Q4 growth to 5.4%, highlighting strong consumption and investment; equities dipped, dollar firmed, while bond yields fell amid steady-rate expectations.
Yen Jumps on Hawkish BoJ Hold; USD/JPY Rally Fades Ahead of Fed Risk Event
BoJ held rates but sounded hawkish, boosting yen; dollar weakened ahead of Fed decision amid geopolitical and tariff uncertainties.
Bond Yields Slide as Easing Greenland Tensions and Strong 20-Year Treasury Auction Lift Sentiment
Bond yields slipped after easing geopolitical tensions and a strong 20-year Treasury auction boosted investor confidence and demand for bonds.
Trump At Davos: Renews Greenland Annexation Push, Says Territory Has Choice; Touts US Economy, Criticizes NATO
Donald Trump used the Davos stage to press again for U.S. control of Greenland, framing the Arctic territory as vital for national and international security and a cornerstone of American strategic dominance.
Crude Market Oversupplied? IEA Data Paints Muted Picture For Oil Prices Despite Geopolitical Tensions
IEA forecasts oil supply growth exceeding demand in 2026 despite geopolitical tensions.
UK Inflation Ticks Up in December As Core Stalls, Pound Slips Slightly
U.K. inflation edged higher in December, driven by tobacco and transport prices, while core inflation stayed flat, complicating the Bank of England’s outlook as the pound weakened slightly.
Arctic Blast Ignites Energy Rally: Nat Gas, Heating Oil Spike on Cold Shock
Unseasonably cold U.S. weather is boosting natural gas and heating oil prices on expectations of higher demand, though historical patterns suggest prices may normalize after sharp spikes.
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey Says Geopolitical Tensions Big Consideration For Central Bank: ‘We Have To Be Very Alert’
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey warned that rising geopolitical tensions pose risks to financial stability and growth as the central bank cautiously continues gradual rate cuts with inflation still above target.
Trump Stokes Risk Aversion With His Greenland Tariffs: Here’s How Gold, Silver, S&P 500 Futures Are Reacting
Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on European allies over Greenland, rattling markets and lifting gold and silver, though analysts expect limited impact due to legal challenges.
China Regulatory Clampdown Adds New Pressure As Copper, Aluminum And Platinum Futures Extend Losses
Metals slid as dollar strength, China’s clampdown on high-frequency trading, and hawkish Fed signals pressured prices, offsetting strong industrial demand and keeping markets cautious globally.