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Nike (NKE) Share Price Falls to Lowest Level Since 2017 The chart for Nike (NKE) shows that the share price has dropped to around $55 – levels last seen in November 2017. Since the start of 2025, the stock has declined by approximately 27%. Why Has Nike’s Share Price Dropped? As noted in our analysis from September 2024, Nike shares had been trending...
Hang Seng Index Plunges by Around 13% Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong 50 on FXOpen) tumbled by over 13% as trading resumed after the weekend with a sharp bearish gap. According to media reports, this marked the biggest single-day drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Hang Seng Index Chart In our analysis of the upward trend on the Hang Seng...
How Can You Use the STRAT Method in Trading? The STRAT method is a unique trading approach that is supposed to simplify market analysis by breaking price action into clear, actionable scenarios. Developed by Rob Smith, it focuses on candlestick patterns, scenarios, and timeframe alignment to help traders better understand market structure. This article explores...
Market Insights with Gary Thomson: FOMC Minutes, US Inflation Rate, US PPI, Earnings Reports In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events, market trends, and corporate news shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for expert insights into forex, commodities, and stocks to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in! In this episode, we discuss: -...
NZD/USD Analysis: Exchange Rate Nears 2025 Low Less than a month ago, we analysed the NZD/USD chart and: → highlighted the key resistance level at 0.5800; → outlined a potential scenario involving a decline from that zone. Now, the NZD/USD pair is trading close to its lowest level of 2025, recorded on 3 February near 0.5525. The latest surge in volatility...
Nasdaq 100 drops to its lowest level since January 2024 According to the chart of the Nasdaq 100 (US Tech 100 mini on FXOpen), the index opened this week around the 16,500 mark – a price level last seen in early 2024. This suggests that the sharp sell-off in equities seen last Thursday and Friday may well continue today. Stock indices respond to Trump’s...
Market Analysis: WTI Crude Oil Crashes As Trade War Escalates WTI Crude oil is down over 10% and remains at risk of more losses. Important Takeaways for WTI Crude Oil Prices Analysis Today - WTI Crude oil prices extended downsides below the $65.00 support zone. - A major bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $60.70 on the hourly chart of...
Market Analysis: Gold Crashes As Trade War Escalates Gold price started a fresh decline below $3,050. Important Takeaways for Gold Price Analysis Today - Gold price climbed higher toward the $3,150 zone before there was a sharp decline against the US Dollar. - A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $3,068 on the hourly chart of gold at...
Apple (AAPL) Shares Plummet Over 9% Following Trump's Tariff Announcement Many stock indices declined after the US President announced the introduction of tariffs for multiple countries, as we reported yesterday morning. During yesterday’s trading session, the sell-off in equities intensified. According to media reports, market participants had hoped that the...
Triangle Chart Patterns: How to Identify and Trade Them Triangle chart patterns are essential tools in technical analysis, helping traders identify potential trend continuations. These formations build as the price consolidates between converging trendlines, signalling an upcoming move in the market. In this article, we’ll explore the three types of triangle...
USD/CHF Falls to Its Lowest Level in Nearly Five Months Today, the exchange rate of one US dollar against the Swiss franc dropped below 0.87000 francs—its lowest level since early November 2024. Since the start of 2025, the USD/CHF pair has declined by more than 4%. Why Is USD/CHF Falling Today? On one hand, the US dollar is weakening against other...
S&P 500 Index Hits 2025 Low Following Trump's Tariff Announcement As shown on the S&P 500 Index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) chart, the benchmark US stock index dropped below 5,450 points for the first time in 2025. This decline reflects the US stock market’s reaction to the tariffs imposed by the White House on international trade. According to Reuters: →...
What Is an ABCD Pattern, and How Can You Use It in Trading? Are you looking to improve your trading strategy and technical analysis skills? The ABCD trading pattern may be just what you need. This tool may help you identify potential market reversals and decide when to enter a trade. Keep reading to learn more about the ABCD pattern and how to apply it to your...
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Shares Drop Over 7% As the chart shows, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) shares declined by approximately 7.6%, reaching their lowest level since late February. This marked one of the worst performances in the stock market yesterday. Why Did JNJ Shares Fall? Two major bearish factors contributed to the decline: A Texas judge rejected...
Gold Prices Hover Near Record Highs Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement As shown on the XAU/USD chart today, gold prices are fluctuating near their all-time high, set when the price of an ounce surpassed $3,140 for the first time in history. Gold has risen by approximately 19% in the first three months of 2025. Why Is Gold Rising? On 2 April, traders'...
Market Analysis: USD/CAD Dips USD/CAD declined and now consolidates below the 1.4350 level. Important Takeaways for USD/CAD Analysis Today - USD/CAD started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the 1.4415 resistance. - There was a break below a major bullish trend line USD/CAD Technical Analysis On the hourly chart of USD/CAD at FXOpen, the pair...
Market Analysis: GBP/USD Eyes Fresh Gains GBP/USD started a fresh increase above the 1.2900 zone. Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today - The British Pound is eyeing more gains above the 1.2970 resistance. - There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.2935 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen. GBP/USD Technical Analysis On...
What Is the Difference Between ETFs and Index Funds? ETFs and index funds are designed to provide access to diversified portfolios of assets, often tracking the performance of a specific market index. But while they may appear similar at first glance, they have distinct characteristics that cater to different types of investors and strategies. This article...