Market analysis from Capital.com
GBP/USD remains near recent highs as traders await Wednesday’s Spring Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. While major tax changes are off the table, revisions to the UK’s economic outlook and fiscal plans could provide fresh direction for the pound. What to Watch in the Spring Statement The key focus will be the Office for Budget Responsibility’s...
With the S&P 500 tumbling 10% from its mid-February highs, we take a look at whether this correction is running out of steam—or just getting started. A weak bounce and a looming resistance zone suggest the index has work to do before the bulls can regain control. Tariffs, Turmoil, and the End of ‘American Exceptionalism’? For much of the past two...
Gold (XAU/USD) is starting the new week with renewed strength, building on Friday’s bounce from the key $3,000 support level. The precious metal regained momentum on Monday as heightened geopolitical tensions overshadowed the recent improvement in risk appetite. Mixed Global Sentiment The return of Israeli air and ground operations in Gaza—after a two-month...
If there’s one candle pattern that represents an immediate shift in balance between buyers and sellers it is the engulfing candle. Today we take a deep dive into some of the key nuances of this pattern and explain how context and confirmation are essential elements to making this pattern a useful tool in your trading toolkit. Understanding the Engulfing...
Alibaba’s share price has been on a tear in 2025, surging more than 70% in the first eight weeks of the year before settling into a period of consolidation. That consolidation phase has now given way to a fresh breakout, as the stock pushed through resistance in an ascending triangle pattern. Let’s take a look at the technical and fundamental catalysts that have...
Gold’s strong start to the year continued as prices surged past February’s highs, briefly touching the key $3,000 level. Let’s take a look at what’s driving golds rally and the key levels to watch this week. Trump’s trade wars send gold demand soaring Gold’s strong start to the year has been fuelled by escalating trade tensions, with Donald Trump’s tariff...
They say, “the trend is your friend”—until it bends at the end. Every strong move eventually runs out of steam, but spotting the turn and trading it effectively is no easy task. Some traders try to anticipate the reversal, positioning ahead of time, while others wait for confirmation, entering once the trend has already shifted. Both methods have their strengths...
GBP/USD has started 2025 on the front foot, reversing last year’s weakness and building momentum. Now, with the pair consolidating in a tight range near recent highs, traders are watching closely to see whether this sets the stage for another leg higher. Fundamentals: US Weakness vs. BoE Caution A key driver behind GBP/USD’s strength has been growing...
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. ...
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...