S&P 500 Moves Sideways Ahead of CPI Release
The S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) is trading around the 6,800 level this morning. However, market sentiment could shift sharply once the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data are released at 15:30
The S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) is trading around the 6,800 level this morning. However, market sentiment could shift sharply once the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data are released at 15:30
The XAU/USD chart indicates that gold has been moving within the $5,060–$5,200 range during the last few trading sessions. Bullish perspective: the lower boundary of the long-term ascending channel — in place since early 2026
Gold didn’t creep higher in early 2026. It lunged. In late January, futures pushed through $5,500 an ounce before sellers finally stepped in. Silver, true to form, overshot even more dramatically, tagging levels above $120
On March 5, 2026, the digital asset market reached a psychological turning point as social media mentions and general "buzz" surrounding altcoins plummeted to their lowest levels in over two years. Data from the crypto
In previous editions of Pretiorates' Thoughts, we pointed to deeper stock markets, a higher oil price, and the danger of a war with Iran. Just two weeks ago, we told our readers not to write
Alibaba (BABA) shares closed at $152.28 last Wednesday, dropping to $135.59 yesterday, marking the lowest level for 2026. The roughly 10% decline stems from several bearish factors: → Resignation of Lin Junyang (Justin Lin) –
Geopolitical tensions lift gold above $5,200, sticky inflation delays Fed cuts, and new tariffs intensify trade volatility and dollar uncertainty. The Return of the Safe Haven: Geopolitics Overpower the Fed The financial landscape is currently
Geopolitical tensions lift gold above $5,200, sticky inflation delays Fed cuts, and new tariffs intensify trade volatility and dollar uncertainty. The Return of the Safe Haven: Geopolitics Overpower the Fed The financial landscape is currently
Assessing macro drivers and risks shaping crypto’s next phase. The end of 2025 marked a distinct departure from the period of grinding consolidation of the third quarter, forcing institutional allocators to ask whether the year-end
In the latter half of February, the dollar index has shown signs of strength, supported by several bullish factors: → Hawkish Fed stance: Minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting highlighted divergent opinions on interest
