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What does OIL (BRENT PETROL) mean for the world economy?#BRENT Oil (Petrol) 1W chart; What does oil mean for the world economy? Oil is critical to the world economy and is considered the basic energy source of modern industrial societies. And then there are the quarterbacks. Market makers, a term we hear a lot in the crypto space. These and similar important charts cannot be moved by ordinary people. They cannot afford it. Only the most important countries in the world can do it. So what usually happens when these charts come to trend breaks? While situations such as war, geopolitical tensions, chaos, finding a vaccine for an existing virus move the chart upwards, Situations such as viruses, recessions, economic depressions also move the chart downwards. Significant chart movements are only possible with these and similar news. Conscious or unconscious. If you think there is anything unconscious in the world, I can't say anything about it. The trend line in the middle is important. I have indicated the details of the important breaks and critical intersections on the chart. But there is one place I would like to draw your attention. Russia-Ukraine war; The chart is rising sharply with pre-decline gapped openings and momentum candles. What happens in the world in such a situation? Energy, industrial production costs, important basic services such as electricity, heating, transportation, raw material prices would increase. Global economic slowdowns. Geopolitical tensions increase. In short, inflation would be fueled. Just like the economic crisis that would be caused by a sharp fall in the oil prices of the countries that depend on oil for their economies. Then energy companies cannot make a profit. Labor prices would fall, companies would go bankrupt, unemployment would rise. In short... Inflation was deliberately and willfully fueled. Because it was time to start raising interest rates. The world was not ready for that yet. With the war, the chart went up 40% in 2 weeks. I am not talking about any coin in crypto, I am talking about the oil chart increasing 40% in such a short time. You all know the scenario afterwards. The top of the chart is where the red needle is. March 2022. The Fed has officially started the cycle of rate hikes with 25 basis points.
VELOCITY:BRENT
by ugurtash
Will Gold Hit $3,000 with Fed Rate Cuts and Geopolitical Risks?Gold has outperformed the broader U.S. stock market this year, with analysts predicting further gains as the Federal Reserve nears rate cuts. Gold surged to a new record high of over $2,500 per ounce, and some experts forecast it could reach $3,000 next year. Key drivers include potential Fed easing, geopolitical uncertainties, and increased demand from central banks diversifying away from the U.S. dollar. As interest rates decline, gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset continues to grow.
FX_IDC:XAUUSDLong
by signalmastermind
$XAUUSD $GOLD $2,540 PLAUSABLE BY END OF WEEK (23Aug2024)Since the 1st of April 2024, TVC:GOLD has formed a clear bullish channel with a highly probable eventful price action week to the few hours after FED Chairman Powell's speech on Friday. I believe a suggestion of an emergency FED rate cut outside schedule propels TVC:GOLD to between $2,525 and $2,540. This of course is dependent on the size of retracement in the earlier days of this week. 12th to 16th August was a bullish week that saw TVC:GOLD reach an ATH above a psychological mark of $2,500. In the absence of clear increased and unpriced geopolitical risk(s), I expect some retracement within the accelerated channel from 12th Aug (white channel). The accelerated bullish channel (white) and the longer term bullish channel (pink) provide a great tier of support levels to use as risk indicators against the bullish trade. 1. The 1st support level will be $2,483 as it coincides with the high of day's trades for 17th July and coincides with the progressive mean for the accelerated channel for last week's trades on the yellow metal. The yellow dashed line shows the first level a retracement can breach against opposing the long positions this week. This will probably come as early as the Asian trades in a few hours. I will still hold if a position was opened in fear of a huge event over the weekend. I opened a smaller than normal position near Friday's closing bell. 2. The slightly more significant area for me will be the $2,464 - $2,472 price range on a daily candle. Any close in this range between Monday and Tuesday together with Volume profile analysis should indicate strong selling pressure (amber range). This will be the last level I would add to my position (but on the small side as the probability to hit $2,525 - $2,540 would need more certainty of an event driving the price's momentum. 3. If on the Day candle we hit the red-pink zone, then an event driven momentum could only see us hitting sub $2,530 but for me sellers would have significantly dented my expectations for the week. LET"S GO FOR THE GREEN DOT OR HIGHER. GOOD LUCK 4. Touching $2,429 or under before or Wednesday on any timeframe is significant even for the bullish channel started 1st April. This will be its rising mean and crossing under is some seller strength in the arm wrestle for $GOLD.
CAPITALCOM:GOLDLong
by Cha-Zee-ZESA
Why an emergency rate cut is badThe market has been desperately waiting for a FED rate cut for nearly a year now. We have not received one yet even with the recent flash crash in the market. Despite calls for an emergency rate cut after the crash we didn't get one. Why not? Why is that a good thing? The Fed does not cut rates out of the kindness of their hearts They cut rates only they broke something and they are trying to fix it The lack of emergency rate cut means the recent flash crash was more irrational panic, less based on actual facts The economic data while concerning in areas still is nothing alarming to the point for the Fed to "break glass in case of emergency" rate cut button over When the rate cut does come which is expected still in September, we should hope for 25bps rate cut, nothing more. Small rate cuts a bullish sign that we are still doing ok. Large rate cuts is the equivalent to oxygen masks falling from ceiling, brace for rough landing.
AMEX:SPYLong
by ratchet-mint
3
Time for TLTThe 20-year Treasury Bond ETF 'TLT' is looking good now that the Federal Reserve has stated that an interest rate cut could come as early as September if inflation continues to fall. The fact that Fed chairman Jerome Powell is now using dovish language and naming dates for potential cuts is cause enough to consider shifting some money to bonds. The swift selloff in stocks earlier this week is also good reason to be cautious in equities and bullish bonds, still waiting to see if that was a one-time dip or the start of something more prolonged. We also have rising unemployment, record personal debt and increasing rates of delinquency in auto loans that signal potential recession ahead. At this point it's not a question of 'if' rates cuts and money printing are going to happen, but 'when', especially if we see markets turn back down in a significant way and/or a continued move higher in unemployment. TLT has recently broke above a short-term resistance line as the 20-year treasury bond yield broke below a short-term support line which shows how inversely correlated they are. If we can expect bond yields to come down via Fed rate cuts then we can expect bond prices to go up. TLT is the most popular bond ETF and I've personally been buying ever since price fell below $100 last year with the intention of building a large position ahead of inevitable rate cuts. I'll stop buying when rate cuts begin and then ride TLT until it looks like a bottom in rates is in, and then sell the entire position and flip long stocks.
NASDAQ:TLTLong
by PrepForProfit
3
Hey mates! What just happened? What happens next?Why Has the Equities Market Tanked? Several factors have contributed to the recent decline in the equities market. One significant factor is the impact of the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) actions. Although the BOJ has only recently begun to raise rates, with the overnight rate currently at just 0.25% compared to around 5.5% for dollar rates, its move has triggered substantial turbulence. Specifically, global stock and bond markets, particularly in Japan, are being unsettled by the unwinding of the yen carry trade. Understanding the Yen Carry Trade The yen carry trade involves borrowing yen at a low interest rate to invest in currencies and assets that offer higher yields. This trade has been particularly popular due to Japan's historically low rates. Investors use borrowed yen to purchase higher-yielding currencies and invest in assets like bonds. The typical annualized returns on dollar-yen carry trades are around 5%, reflecting the difference between U.S. and Japanese rates, with additional gains possible if the yen depreciates. The yen carry trade has its origins in 1999, following Japan's policy rate cut to zero after the burst of its asset price bubble. The scale of this trade is substantial, though not precisely measured. Analysts estimate that Japanese banks have about $350 billion in short-term external loans related to yen-funded trades. This estimate likely underrepresents the true scale due to leverage used by hedge funds and computer-driven funds. Japanese pension funds, insurers, and other investors have significant foreign investments, with Japan's foreign portfolio investments totaling approximately ¥666.86 trillion ($4.54 trillion) as of March. More than half of this is in interest rate-sensitive debt assets, most of which are long-term. Recent discussions about potential further rate hikes in Japan and anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have led to a 13% increase in the yen over a month and reduced the yield gap. This has wiped out the modest gains from yen-dollar carry trades. Consequently, investors with large, leveraged yen carry positions are forced to de-leverage, leading them to sell off other stock and bond holdings. www.cnn.com Current Market Conditions and Implications Despite these market upheavals, there are bullish factors to consider. Recent weakening in U.S. unemployment data, coupled with a growing U.S. deficit, suggests that rate cuts might be on the horizon. Additionally, the recession, which many overlook, has already affected debt-intensive sectors of the market. However, sectors with less reliance on debt have not been as severely impacted. The increase in multiple job holdings indicates that high interest rates have had a more nuanced effect. Furthermore, the Treasury Department's buyback programs, authorized under Section 3111 of Title 31 of the United States Code, play a crucial role. These programs include: Cash Management Buybacks: Aimed at reducing volatility in Treasury's cash balance, minimizing disruptions in bill supply, and lowering borrowing costs over time. treasurydirect.gov Liquidity Support Buybacks: Intended to enhance market liquidity by offering regular opportunities for market participants to sell off-the-run Treasury securities. The combination of these programs and the BOJ's likely pause on further rate increases, along with anticipated domestic rate cuts, creates a potentially bullish environment. www.wsj.com Moreover, the recession indicators are strong : aside from the ongoing inverted yield curve the Manufacturing PMI is contracting at 46.8 , marking its fourth consecutive month of decline. www.ismworld.org Any PMI reading under 50 is indicative of contraction. The PMI also reflects that New orders have also dropped to 47.4 . Despite Prices growing for seven months, the overall economic picture shows severe weakness in manufacturing and transportation sectors, with trucking rates at recessionary levels, when including inflationary cost pressures, not seen since 2009 . www.dat.com Federal Reserve and Treasury Department Actions The Federal Reserve's policy of "beyond maximum employment" suggested that job losses were acceptable to combat inflation. However, the Fed's actions often appear reactive rather than proactive. With Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's announcement of the U.S. Treasury Quarterly Refunding and the planned injection of $300 billion to $1.05 trillion by year-end , the outlook includes both anticipated rate cuts and substantial Treasury market support. treasurydirect.gov During the second quarter of 2024, U.S. economic data indicated robust growth in output and labor markets, even as inflation slowed. Real GDP growth accelerated to 2.8% from 1.4% in the first quarter, driven by increased private consumption, business investment, and government spending, particularly in national defense. While payroll job growth slowed and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, it remains historically low. Inflation, measured by the consumer price index, slowed to 3.0% from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022. PCE inflation also approached the Fed's target of 2%, while housing markets showed mixed signals. Optimal Capital Deployment: Focus on Cryptocurrency In light of recent market dynamics, the cryptocurrency market presents an intriguing opportunity for capital deployment. Despite the severe downturn in the altcoin market, Bitcoin has shown resilience, bolstered by several positive developments. This includes the resolution of the Mt. Gox distribution issue and the alleviation of selling pressure from the German government. Moreover, a significant catalyst has emerged with the People's Bank of China (PBOC) cutting key interest rates, which could have far-reaching implications for global markets and, notably, for cryptocurrencies. www.cnbc.com Catalysts for the Crypto Market China's Interest Rate Cut: The PBOC’s recent decision to cut key interest rates is an additional bullish catalyst. China's equity market has felt severe pain. China just announced a reduction in the seven-day reverse repo rate from 1.8% to 1.7%, alongside improvements in open market operations. Additionally, benchmark lending rates were lowered: the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) dropped from 3.45% to 3.35%, and the five-year LPR fell from 3.95% to 3.85%. This action, which precedes any Federal Reserve rate cuts, reflects China's proactive stance to counteract economic weakness and a housing market crisis. This move signals a potential boost for global growth and could positively impact asset classes like cryptocurrencies. www.nytimes.com Current Market Conditions: The broader global recession, often only recognized in hindsight, sets the stage for a potential economic rebound. Recessions, while challenging, can lead to recovery phases where the economy "catches up" to previous projections. Although recessions vary in duration and impact across different sectors, they often follow cyclical patterns of peaks and troughs. In the current climate, where various sectors experience disparate impacts, capital deployment in sectors poised for recovery could yield significant returns. K-Shaped Recession and Sector Variability: The present economic environment suggests we might be witnessing yet another K-shaped recession. This type of recession features divergent recovery paths for different segments of the economy. Some sectors may rebound swiftly, while others may face prolonged struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic-induced recession, for example, displayed K-shaped characteristics, with technology and remote work sectors rebounding quickly, while industries like in-person dining and live entertainment lagged. In the current cycle, similar divergence is evident. For instance, transportation sector pricing varies significantly even in-sector: international container shipper rates are surging, while less-than-truckload (LTL) rates remain relatively stable, and full-truckload (FTL) rates have sharply declined. Such disparities highlight the importance of identifying sectors and assets likely to benefit from upcoming economic shifts. www.cnbc.com Why Cryptocurrency Could Be the Next Big Opportunity Given the current economic environment and sectoral variations, the cryptocurrency market appears to be a promising area for investment. Despite recent setbacks in the altcoin market, Bitcoin's stability and recovery potential, coupled with the positive effects of global economic policies, create a bullish outlook for crypto assets. The forthcoming economic recovery phase could see significant growth in the cryptocurrency sector, driven by both institutional interest and broader market acceptance. For those seeking a solid and reliable investment with long-term prospects, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are currently the top choices. The inflows and education of ETH is only starting, and Bitcoin is only now or soon to be recommended by quality wire houses like Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, and quality ones like Morgan Stanley. www.investopedia.com Specifically, if you’re planning a long-term hold, consider stETH or cbETH, which offer strong potential and stability in the Ethereum ecosystem will picking up that passive staking yield. For investors with a higher risk tolerance who are looking for potentially significant rewards, I continue to be bullish on Solana (SOL). Solana’s innovative technology and growth potential make it an appealing choice for those willing to embrace volatility for the chance of substantial returns. For extreme risk-reward scenarios, I highly recommend ONDO. ONDO is at the forefront of revolutionizing financial infrastructure by tokenizing US Treasuries on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. They offer a US Dollar yield of 5.35% APY and have achieved over half a billion in Total Value Locked (TVL). With investments managed by top-tier bond managers and a team with expertise from firms like BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Bridgewater, and Millennium, ONDO is a standout in the crypto space. However, be mindful of ongoing emissions of ONDO tokens, which involve a daily linear unlock of 0.001% of the maximum supply over a five-year period. This feature may impact the market dynamics, so proceed with caution and stay informed. In summary, for a balanced approach, BTC and ETH (particularly stETH and cbETH) offer stability ( relative to the crypto market ) and high growth potential. For those seeking higher returns with a tolerance for risk, SOL is a promising option. And for those willing to engage in high-risk, high-reward strategies, ONDO presents an innovative opportunity with significant upside potential. Good luck, and may your investments bring great success! So mates, while traditional sectors and markets exhibit mixed recovery prospects, the cryptocurrency market stands out as a potentially lucrative opportunity for capital deployment. With key economic indicators signaling a forthcoming rebound and structural issues in other asset classes, cryptocurrencies could emerge as a leading investment choice in the next economic cycle.
CME:NKD1!Long
by ZenMode
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Is This the Start of a Recession? Why You Shouldn’t PanicMarkets have been selling off amid the latest fears of a recession, with the NASDAQ dropping over 10% and Bitcoin dropping over 20% in just a matter of days. Last Friday’s unemployment report further affirmed investors’ sentiment, exceeding expectations by 0.2% and sparking one of the biggest rotations of capital since the COVID crash. Investors are gearing up for tough times by flocking to bonds and panic-selling risky assets, but has a recession really begun? Should you panic? Understanding the Economic Data Recent unemployment numbers have triggered the Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, created by Claudia Sahm in 2019 to identify recessions as they start. This indicator is triggered when the three-month simple moving average (SMA) of the US unemployment rate rises by 0.5% above the lowest rate observed over the past year. Despite its growing popularity, it’s important to note that this tool has never actually identified any recessions in real time, except for the 2020 recession. In contrast, more established indicators like the Smoothed U.S. Recession Probabilities, developed by Marcelle Chauvet and James Hamilton in 1998, have not indicated that the economy is currently in a recession. Unlike the Sahm Rule, this nearly 26-year-old tool, which relies on complex calculations and various datasets, accurately identified the 2001 and 2008 recessions in real time. Moreover, recessions in the US typically occur when the US Composite Leading Indicator (CLI) is on a downward trend, which hasn’t happened yet. This further suggests that other indicators besides the unemployment rate aren’t currently showing signs of concern. Even though the unemployment rate has risen sharply, other leading unemployment indicators, such as initial claims and continued claims, remain at historically low levels. Typically, these leading indicators rise sharply before a substantial increase in the unemployment rate, not the other way around. With the market pricing in substantial rate cuts following the unemployment numbers, yields have dropped, increasing the spread between the short and long ends of the yield curve. Historically, recessions haven’t usually unfolded during inverted yield curves. Additionally, expected looser monetary policy from the Fed combined with surprisingly tighter monetary policy from the BOJ pushed the DXY substantially lower. This resulted in a breakout in global liquidity, which is inversely correlated with the DXY and serves as a helpful indicator of future trends in risk assets. Understanding the Market Trends While the real economy hints that we are likely not currently in a recession, it’s crucial to examine the charts to better understand the downside risks and how to position oneself in order to stay on the right side of market risk. The spike in the VIX and the put-to-call ratio on Monday indicated extremely fearful sentiment, which historically suggests limited downside risk and the potential for a short-term rebound. The sudden surge in fear was reflected in the sharp increase in bond prices as investors shifted from high-risk to low-risk assets. With bullish short-term and long-term trends since early June, bond prices have reached overbought conditions, suggesting they are likely to slow down in the short term but continue outperforming in the long term, aligning with market expectations of future rate cuts. The inverse can be observed in the equity markets, with US indices in oversold conditions and exhibiting recent bearish short-term and long-term trends. This suggests that equities are likely to experience a short-term bounce but will continue to decline in the long term, providing a potential opportunity to sell. The cryptocurrency market tells a similar but much more pronounced story, with bearish short-term and long-term trends evident since late June. Despite being oversold, the future outlook for the cryptomarket remains pessimistic and is likely to underperform equities, especially if investors continue to reduce risk. This flight to the relative safety of mega caps has been a recurring theme since March 2021, when both the small cap and mid cap to mega cap ratios turned bearish, a trend that remains unbroken and is likely to continue unless a recession materializes and forces a shift to looser monetary policy. Similar trends are likely to continue in the cryptocurrency markets, as evidenced by the breakout in Bitcoin dominance, which currently positions Bitcoin’s market cap at 62% of the entire cryptocurrency market when stable coins are excluded from the calculation. Concluding Thoughts While the market is starting to panic amid recessionary fears, the data does not yet confirm that the economy is currently entering a recession. Investors should avoid panic selling, as a rebound is likely to occur in the short term given the current overextended conditions. For the mid to long term, the situation calls for a cautious approach, focusing on managing risk and gradually shifting from riskier to less risky assets, as indicated by longer-term trends in asset markets. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.
AMEX:SPY
by ingeforberg
Does the Market Rally When the Fed Begins to Cut Rates?The relationship between rate cuts and the stock market, as illustrated in the provided graph, shows that major market declines often occur after the Federal Reserve pivots to lower interest rates. This pattern is evident in historical instances where the Fed's rate cuts were followed by significant drops in the S&P 500. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon, which are crucial for investors to understand. Economic Weakness: Rate cuts typically respond to economic slowdown or anticipated recession. Each instance of the Fed pivoting to lower rates (1969, 1973, 1981, 2000, 2007, 2019) corresponds to significant market declines soon after. Rate cuts signal concerns about economic health, causing investors to lose confidence, as reflected in the graph. Delayed Impact: Rate cuts do not immediately stimulate the economy; it takes time for their effects to propagate. The graph shows that the majority of the market decline occurs after the Fed's pivot, indicating that initial rate cuts were insufficient to halt the downturn. During this lag period, the market may continue to decline as economic data reflects ongoing weakness. Investor Sentiment: Rate cuts can trigger fear among investors, who interpret the move as an indication of severe economic issues. The graph shows substantial percentage drops in the S&P 500 following each pivot, demonstrating how negative sentiment can exacerbate declines. The fear of a worsening economy leads to a sell-off in stocks, contributing to further market drops. Credit Conditions: During economic stress, banks may tighten lending standards, reducing the effectiveness of rate cuts. Post-rate cut periods in the graph align with times of economic stress, where credit conditions likely tightened. Businesses and consumers may not be able to take advantage of lower borrowing costs, limiting economic recovery and impacting the market negatively. Historical examples such as the crises in 2000 and 2007 highlight substantial market drops after rate cuts, as seen in the graph. In both cases, the rate cuts responded to bursting bubbles (tech bubble in 2000, housing bubble in 2007), and the economic fallout was too severe for rate cuts to provide immediate relief. The graph underscores that while rate cuts aim to stimulate the economy, they often follow significant economic downturns. Investors should be cautious, recognizing that initial market reactions to rate cuts can be negative due to perceived economic weakness, delayed policy impact, and deteriorating sentiment.
SP:SPXEducation
by MarkitMaven
5
Unemployment, FED Rates, SPXLooks like market bottoms just before the Unemployment peak. Market peaks just before fed starts reducing the rates. At the current situation, we have fed fund rates high and also unemployment started to climb. Will be looking at the unemployment going high and markets roll over and fed cuts rates. if FED keeps the same rate for long, something in the economy will break and they have to reduce the rate and if it happens then it's already too late. Looks like CD's and earning ~5% interest on cash is much better than risking for very limited upside in the market.
FRED:UNRATEShort
by MarathonToMoon
7
Where is the Dollar heading next ?• Dollar has been showing weakness in recent weeks as markets are expecting the FED to deliver its first rate cut in September. • The index fell from levels near 106 to 103.60 and then corrected to 104.90 (50% Fibonacci retracement). • If the jobs report tomorrow shows additional weakness, the Dollar should face selling pressure and break the previous support at 103.60 potentially down to 102.41. • Breakouts are occasionally re-tested. Therefore, the index could potentially breakdown to 102.41, re-test 103.60 and then make another leg lower and so on. • Same principle applies for upward breakouts, which should be the case if the jobs report points to increasing wages and tight labor market.
TVC:DXY
by RamziAbouAbdallah-CMT
Bitcoin and the FED Rate Decisions since 2021And there iti s, the DXY support Group Keeps rates unchanged September is almost looking like a certain point of change now. This chart is of all rate changes since 2021 and the Key moments. The take away from this is simply that the changes had NO effect on Bitcoin It has always retreated that 9-% after an ATH But DID make changes was the effect on other companies. And the LUNA and FTX collapse did take away confidence for a little while but that returned very quickly in 2023 and has continued through 2024 And it is not over yet. Will be very interesting to see what happens in September, because Rate cuts have historically seen Markets FALL but higher risk assets may win.. Time will tell
BITSTAMP:BTCUSD
by Orriginal
THE KOG REPORT - FOMC THE KOG REPORT – FOMC This is our view for FOMC, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile, and these events can cause aggressive swings in price. A great week so far on Gold with our targets completing and the path working out how we hoped. We’re now just above that order region we wanted attempting to break above, so for this report we’ll keep it simple. Price rejects above in the 2435-40 region, potential for this to pullback all the way into the 2400 region, unless broken. That lower region is where we would potentially be looking to buy in again. Price pushes down, we’ll be looking in that region for a move upside. We have immediate support below 2415 which could be tapped but needs to cross below, otherwise, we’re likely going to hover up here, spike and then make the move. Wouldn’t recommend trading the event, we’ve done our trading for the day. Best to wait for the move to finish and then look for the entry from a decent level. Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
OANDA:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
4
Pre-FOMC Rates Decision Analysis31st July (FOMC Decision Pending) DXY: Ranging between 104.20 and 104.55. If Fed makes no comment on rate cut, DXY could push up to 105.20. If Fed makes comment on rate cuts in Sept, DXY could push down to 103.65. NZDUSD: Buy 0.5930 SL 20 TP 50 (DXY weakness) AUDUSD: Sell 0.6450 SL 25 TP 90 (DXY strength) USDJPY: Sell 151.50 SL 70 TP 245 (DXY weakness) GBPUSD: Sell 1.28 SL 20 TP 65 (DXY strength & BoE decision tomorrow) EURUSD: Sell 1.08 SL 20 TP 55 (DXY strength) USDCHF: Sell 0.8820 SL 20 TP 70 (DXY weakness) USDCAD: Buy 1.3850 SL 20 TP 45 Gold: Needs to break 2425 to trade up to 2450 (DXY weakness)
TVC:DXY
by JinDao_Tai
2
ZW: Wheat to Rebound with Fed Rate Cuts and Dollar DevaluationCBOT: Wheat Futures ( CBOT:ZW1! ) On Friday, July 12th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). (Note: The WASDE report is published monthly and provides annual forecasts for global supply and use of wheat, rice, coarse grains, oilseeds and cotton, as well as the U.S. supply and use of sugar, meat, poultry eggs and milk. Today’s analysis will focus on wheat.) USDA’s balance sheet update for the 2023/24 US wheat crop showed a carryout of 702 million bushels (mbu), as exports were taken to 707 mbu. For the new crop, USDA raises the wheat stocks by 98 mbu to 856 mbu. Some of the increases was a larger carryover, but most came in the form of higher production. USDA raised the wheat crop by 133 mbu to 2.008 billion bushels (bbu). Harvested acres was raised from 38.0 to 38.8 million acres. Yield per harvested acres was raised by 2.4 bushels per acre (bpa) to 51.8 bpa. Winter wheat was up 46 mbu to 1.341 bbu, as the Hard Red Wheat (HRW) total was projected at 763 mbu (+37 mbu), with Soft Red Wheat (SRW) at 344 mbu (+2 mbu) and white winter at 234 mbu (+8 mbu). The initial other spring wheat figure was tallied at 577.8 mbu, more than 56 mbu above market estimate. Global wheat stocks were raised by 4.97 million metric tons (MMT) to 257.24 MMT, with a bulk from the US, as both Canadian and Argentine wheat production were raised. Wheat Futures drop across three futures markets, CBOT, KCBT and MGEX, after WASDE shows higher production. • Jul 24 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.38, down 16 1/4 cents, • Sep 24 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.50 3/4, down 20 1/2 cents, • Jul 24 KCBT Wheat closed at $6.04, up 12 3/4 cents, • Sep 24 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.67 3/4, down 16 cents, • Jul 24 MGEX Wheat closed at $6.21, unchanged, • Sep 24 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.97 1/2, down 21 1/4 cents The weekly CFTC Commitment of Traders report showed CBOT wheat speculative traders net short 69,137 contracts as of July 9th, a reduction of 4,837-contract on the week. In KC wheat, they were trimming 2,292 contracts to 40,811 contracts by July 9th. In my opinion, the futures market has quickly absorbed the bearish WASDE report. With wheat trading at historical low levels, a rebound may be brewing in the next few months. Traditionally, August is the time to hedge weather risks in agricultural commodities. If summer weather in the Midwest and Great Plain regions turns out to be less than ideal, the previously expected higher yield will have to be adjusted downward, reducing total production. In today’s market, how could the expected Fed rate cuts impact commodities? Last Tuesday, July 9th, Fed Chair Jerome Powell appeared in a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. The Fed Chair expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. “Reducing policy restraint too late or too little could unduly weaken economic activity and employment.” “At the same time, in light of the progress made both in lowering inflation and in cooling the labor market over the past two years, elevated inflation is not the only risk we face,” he said in prepared remarks. “Reducing policy restraint too late or too little could unduly weaken economic activity and employment.”. The prospect for quicker rate cuts increased immediately after these dovish remarks. According to CME Group FedWatch Tool, the probability of a 25bp rate cut in September is now 90.3%. Futures traders look for 3-4 rate cuts by the end of the year, with a 53.8% probability for the Fed Funds rate lowering to the 4.25%-4.75% range. (www.cmegroup.com) Would the lower interest rates be bullish for commodities like wheat? Firstly, lower interest rates will reduce borrowing costs. This will help business grow, with more jobs, income and consumption coming along the way. At the end, it will help increase the demand for commodities such as wheat. Secondly, as a major agricultural commodity, wheat is priced in the US dollar and traded in the global market. In previous writings I explained that lower interest rates would result in currency depreciation, as prescribed by the Interest Rate Parity theory (IRP). For foreign buyers, dollar depreciation means an appreciation of their local currency. The cost of importing wheat will be lowered when converted in local currency. Lower costs help increase the demand for wheat. Trading with CBOT Wheat Futures The 3-year price chart for CBOT wheat futures shows three distinguished patterns: • From February to April 2022, wheat prices nearly doubled from about $7 to $13. This was driven by geopolitical crisis and the fear of global supply shortage. • From May 2022 to July 2023, the Fed implemented 11 consecutive hikes, which helped cut wheat prices by half to about $6. • From August 2023 to present, as the Fed kept interest rates unchanged in seven FOMC meetings, wheat prices moved sideways in the $5.50-$7.00 range. As we can see here, Fed policy and geopolitical crisis have an outsized impact on wheat prices, as compared with fundamental supply and demand. In my opinion, the supply and demand factors are already priced in the market. However, the impacts from Fed rate cuts and outcome of the upcoming presidential election are not yet fully grasped by the market. The expected Fed loosening cycle would have the opposite effect of the Fed hikes. Wheat prices could potentially move up the $7.00-$9.00 by 2025. On July 12th, the March 2025 contract of CBOT wheat futures (ZWH5) settled at $5.975 per bushel. Each contract has a notional value of 5,000 bushels, or $29,875 at market prices. Buying (long) or selling (short) one contract requires an initial margin of $2,000 at the time of writing. CBOT lists 15 monthly contracts of Mar, May, Jul, Sep, and Dec. Wheat traders could take up positions two years from now, for the month of July 2026. Trading on the 3rd or 4th contract month would satisfy the liquidity requirements while allowing time for market-impacting variables to change, based on my experience. Happy Trading. Disclaimers *Trade ideas cited above are for illustration only, as an integral part of a case study to demonstrate the fundamental concepts in risk management under the market scenarios being discussed. They shall not be construed as investment recommendations or advice. Nor are they used to promote any specific products, or services. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com
CBOT:ZW1!Long
by JimHuangChicago
1
UNEMPLOYMENT / FED FUNDS RATE - PLAY BOOKUNEMPLOYMENT / FED FUNDS RATE - PLAY BOOK This post I intend to explore with you the cyclic relationship we can observer between: 1) US Unemployment Rate (BLUE), 2) 21D SMA (Orange) based in unemployment data, and 3) Resultant Recessions (Gray Bars) Historically, the general play book / sequence of events suggest once we break the 21 Day SMA (orange line), it is the start of unemployment unwinding and we lead into a recession. As the 'FED FUNDs RATE' is the artificial tool used to 'Guide' the credit market (politically correct explination), the obvious question then is; "What is the relationship / behavior of interest rates historically with this trend? Are we experiencing similar behaviour to the last 30 - 40 years?" The Red line show the FED funds rate on the chart. The below sequence of events show how these variable play with each other: The story goes: the FED increases the 'FED FUNDS RATE' (aka interest rates) because low periods of interest rates is resulting in a 'HOT' economy and causing inflation (i.e. market forces the FEDs hand to raise interest rates as the return for lending money to credit markets does not match the current risks). At some point during interest rate rises: 1) FED rise in interest rates is held constant (the lagging effect of higher rates start to hit the economy resulting in slowing down economic activity - i.e. spending) 2) Record low unemployment starts to rise (Cross of 21D SMA historically has signaled a point of no return) 3) Fed start to drop rates due to employment increase, deflationary market disruption 4) Unemployment begins to rapidly increase 5) Recession WHERE ARE WE NOW? According to this play book, we are in currently in step 2 and approaching point 3 . If you find this post interesting, you may find my discussion around the 2 Year Treasury Bond Yield vs FED Funds Rate interesting. This relationship is what I was using to speculate interest rate rises before they happened, and that they would be higher than people were expecting when there was talk of rates rising... The Market in all cases will eventually win...
FRED:UNEMPLOY
by Brodie
1
July Economic Calendar - IMPORTANT EventsIt’s going to be a busy month for the Chair of the Fed (Jerome Powell), who delivers a speech today and then will testify later this month in front of Congress to provide updates on monetary policy decisions. Will we gain clarity on the timing of potential rate cuts this year, and if they are even being considered? Crypto in June - How BTC responds June saw significant volatility across the crypto market. Bitcoin fluctuated between price highs above $70,000 and lows of around $60,000, with substantial movement around 4 June when Bitcoin peaked above $71,000, before declining on 6 June and continuing a downward trend and falling to levels last seen in May. ETH and altcoins followed along, with Ethereum down approximately 11% in June . Pulling it back to the US markets, some analysts argue that the fluctuations was largely driven by uncertainty surrounding inflation data. The drop to $60k could likely be due to the reducing likelihood of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve Bank this year, contrary to earlier investor anticipations (causing hesitation and a cautious approach). Upcoming Events that could Affect Markets: ❗ Tuesday, 2 July 📢 Jerome Powell speech Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will provide an economic overview today, outlining current monetary policies. He will answers questions and the outcome of this speech can significantly impact financial markets and investor sentiment. ❗Wednesday, 3 July 📢 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) The upcoming FOMC minutes are expected to provide more details on the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, and its revised economic projections. Key points could include the reasons behind the more hawkish stance on rate cuts, and the implications of updated forecasts for unemployment and inflation. ❗Friday, 5 July📢 US Unemployment Rate The US unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health, influencing consumer spending, corporate profits and the social sentiment. During May the US jobs sector added 272,000 jobs, further casting doubt on the rate cuts in the US this year. ❗Tuesday, 9 July 📢 Fed Chair Powell testimony Jerome Powell is set to discuss the state of the economy, monetary policy decisions, and also outline future policy intentions in his twice-a-year testimony in front of Congress. ❗Thursday, 11 July 📢 US Inflation Figures The year-on-year and month-on-month inflation numbers provide crucial insights into purchasing power trends, influencing market expectations for interest rates and the overall economic outlook. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 0.2% in May, the smallest advance in core CPI since October 2023. Take extra caution when over the next few weeks as volatility will be likely depending on the outcome of these events. _______________________ ECONOMICS:USINTR FRED:UNRATE ECONOMICS:USIRYY
FRED:SP500
by CryptoCheck-
The US Election and Possible Fed Rate DetourCBOT: Micro 2-Year Yield ( CBOT_MINI:2YY1! ), Micro 10-Year Yield ( CBOT_MINI:10Y1! ) Last Thursday night, I watched the first Biden-Trump presidential debate live on TV, along with tens of millions of likely voters of the 2024 US presidential election. Who won the debate? According to the exit poll conducted by 538/Ipsos: • 60.1% of the likely voters being polled said former President Trump performed best; • Only 20.8% said President Biden performed best at the debate. However, the debate may not change the minds of many voters. • Biden gained support from voters who would likely vote for him, from 46.7% before the debate, to 48.2% after that; • Trump also gained support modestly, from 43.5% to 43.9%; • Robert Kennedy, Jr., an independent presidential candidate who did not participate in the debate, saw his support increase from 17.3% to 18.4%. What mattered most to voters? • Inflation or increasing costs is the No. 1 issue, called out by 50% of the likely voters; • Immigration came in 2nd at 37%, while Political polarization is the 3rd at 25%. The second and final presidential debate is scheduled on September 10th. Ahead of this, the Republican National Convention will be held on July 15th-18th. Donald Trump is likely to be nominated as the Republican candidate for the US presidential election. The Democratic National Convention will be held on August 19th-22nd. After his poor performance in the first presidential debate, we are uncertain if President Biden will be nominated, or replaced by an alternative candidate. On TradingView, our focus is always on trading and investing. However, geopolitics plays a crucial role in shaping global markets, influencing economic growth, investment flows, and asset prices. Understanding the complex interplay between political events and market dynamics is essential for investors seeking to navigate the ever-changing landscape. That being said, I would like to outline these generic scenarios: • If President Biden is re-elected for a 2nd term, he would likely maintain similar political and industry policies which we have been seeing in his first term; • If Former President Trump returns to the White House, we would likely see huge reversal in the policies enacted by the current Administration. What Donald Trump did in his first term will be a good indicator for what lies ahead. Looking across asset classes, I think the interest rate regime will be impacted the most in a Trump-winning scenario. The US Interest Rate Regime In the 21st century, we have four US presidents so far: George W. Bush (2001-2008), Barack Obama (2009-2016), Donald Trump (2017-2020) and Joe Biden (2021-2024). The US Federal Reserve also has four Chairmen: Alan Greenspan (1987-2005), Ben Bernanke (2006-2013), Janet Yellen (2014-2017) and Jerome Powell (2018-2026). I observe that Fed Funds Rate exhibited unique pattern under each president. Let’s look at President George W. Bush first: • The younger President Bush came into the White House when the Internet bubble just busted, and the Enron and WorldCom scandals shook the stock markets. “9/11” occurred less than 8 months into his presidency. • Fed Chair Alan Greenspan executed steep rate cuts to rescue the economy in crisis, pushing the Fed Fund rate down to 1% from 6.5%. • By 2004, the economy has recovered and became overheated. To combat inflation, Chairman Greenspan hiked interest rate all the way to 5.25%. • High interest rates busted the subprime housing market, triggering the Great Recession of 2008. New Fed Chair Ben Bernanke steered the country through the financial crisis, and lowered interest rates to 0-25 basis points. The Obama Administration (2009-2016): • President Obama inherited the Zero Rate environment, and throughout most of his 8-year presidency, interest rates largely stayed at the ultra-low levels. • In the 3rd year of her Fed Chair tenure, Janet Yellen began raising interest rates, from 0-25 bps to 1.25% by the end of her four-year term. The Trump Administration (2017-2020): • In November 2017, President Trump nominated Jerome Powell as new Fed Chair. • Chairman Powell continued the rate hike and raised the Fed Funds rate to 2.25%. • President Trump openly criticized his Fed Chair and intervened central bank policy. • Under great pressure, the Fed lowered rates in 2019. With the pandemic sending the economy into a free fall, Fed Funds rate was back to 0-25 bps by April 2020. The Biden Administration (2021-2024): • During the pandemic, a global supply chain bottleneck pushed US inflation to a 40-year-high at 9.1% by July 2022. • Albeit initially assessing the inflation as transitory, the Fed launched a series of rate increases beginning March 2022, pushing the Zero Rate to 5.25-5.50% by 2023. • While the US CPI came down to about the 3-3.5% range, the Fed was hesitant to lower rates too early. It had maintained the current rate in the last seven FOMC meetings. As we observed from the above, Donald Trump strongly believes that high interest rates would hurt the economy. He would go out of his way and convince the Fed to lower rates. What he considered “too high” was 2.25% in 2018. The Fed Funds rate is now more than doubled at 5.25-5.50%. In my opinion, in a Trump-winning scenario, he would call for the Fed to lower rates as soon as he returns to the White House. The Fed would cave in again, and quicken its rate cut schedule. Trading with CBOT Micro Yield Futures For someone who shares my view of aggressive rate-cut schedule under a new Trump Administration, he could express it by trading with CBOT Micro Yield Futures. Unlike bond futures, Micro Yield contracts quote the respective interest rates directly. A lower interest rate means lower futures prices. Last Friday, the August contract of Micro 2Y Yield futures (2YYQ4) were settled at 4.628%. Each contract has a notional value of 1,000 index points, or $4,628 at the current price. To buy (long) or sell (short) 1 contract, a trader needs to deposit an initial margin of $330. The August Micro 10Y Yield (10YQ4) settled at 4.318%. Notional value is 1,000 index points or $4,318. Initial margin is $320. In my opinion, rate cuts are coming, but the timing is uncertain. At what point the presidential pressure will cause rate cuts to speed up is also uncertain. To counter the uncertainty, a trader could use a Futures Rollover strategy. This is to maintain a Short position on Micro Yield Futures over time. When an existing contract is about to expire, we could close the position by buying the same contract, with the long order offsetting the short position. Meanwhile, the trader could enter a Short position with the newly listed contract. Happy Trading. Disclaimers *Trade ideas cited above are for illustration only, as an integral part of a case study to demonstrate the fundamental concepts in risk management under the market scenarios being discussed. They shall not be construed as investment recommendations or advice. Nor are they used to promote any specific products, or services. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com
CBOT:ZQ1!Short
by JimHuangChicago
4
USD/CAD Pressured but Policy Divergence Still FavorableUSD/CAD has entered its third straight losing week and faces renewed pressures today after the upside surprise in Canadian inflation. Crucially, Core CPI accelerated 1.6% y/y in May, snapping its five-months declining streak. The Bank of Canada had slashed rates earlier this month, for the first time four years and had hinted at further easing if inflation continued to decelerate. But today’s hot CPI report, casts some doubt over the disinflation process and the policy path. The pair remains is risk of bigger decline below the 38.2% Fibonacci of the December-April advance. Sustained weakness towards and beyond 1.3419 has a higher degree of difficulty though. However, today’s hot report is not the end of the disinflation process and is likely not enough to bar further rate cuts by the BoC. Its US counterpart meanwhile is reluctant to pivot due to inflation persistence and Fed officials see just one cut this year, despite more optimistic market pricing for two moves. This monetary policy divergence remains a tailwind for USD/CAD. On the technical front, the pair has already defended the critical 38.2% Fibonacci and another bounce off would reaffirm the upside bias and allow the bulls to push for new 2024 highs (1.3846). Stratos Markets Limited (www.fxcm.com): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider . You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Europe Ltd (trading as “FXCM” or “FXCM EU”), previously FXCM EU Ltd (www.fxcm.com): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider . You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Trading Pty. Limited (www.fxcm.com): Trading FX/CFDs carries significant risks. FXCM AU (AFSL 309763). Please read the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms of Business at www.fxcm.com Stratos Global LLC (www.fxcm.com): Losses can exceed deposits. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices, other information, or links to third-party sites contained on this video are provided on an "as-is" basis, as general market commentary and do not constitute investment advice. The market commentary has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research, and it is therefore not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of dissemination. Although this commentary is not produced by an independent source, FXCM takes all sufficient steps to eliminate or prevent any conflicts of interests arising out of the production and dissemination of this communication. The employees of FXCM commit to acting in the clients' best interests and represent their views without misleading, deceiving, or otherwise impairing the clients' ability to make informed investment decisions. For more information about the FXCM's internal organizational and administrative arrangements for the prevention of conflicts, please refer to the Firms' Managing Conflicts Policy. Please ensure that you read and understand our Full Disclaimer and Liability provision concerning the foregoing Information, which can be accessed via FXCM`s website: Stratos Markets Limited clients please see: www.fxcm.com Stratos Europe Ltd clients please see: www.fxcm.com Stratos Trading Pty. Limited clients please see: www.fxcm.com Stratos Global LLC clients please see: www.fxcm.com Past Performance is not an indicator of future results.
Long
by FXCM
1
Dollar Winning Streak Extends Into Fifth Week! Time to Go LongI wanted to share some exciting news from the forex world: the dollar has extended its winning streak into the fifth week! 🎉 A key gauge of the dollar's strength continues to rise, driven by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the timing of the Federal Reserve's first interest-rate cut. With the yen showing signs of weakness, the USD is shining brightly on the global stage. This is a golden opportunity for us traders to capitalize on the dollar's momentum. If you haven't already, now might be the perfect time to consider going long on the US dollar. 🌟 Why should you consider this move? 1. **Strong Performance**: The dollar's consistent growth over the past five weeks clearly indicates its robust performance. 2. **Market Uncertainty**: With the Fed's interest-rate cut timeline still unclear, the dollar is likely to remain strong in the near term. 3. **Yen Weakness**: The yen's current weakness further bolsters the USD's position, making it an attractive option for traders. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ride the wave of the dollar's success! Dive into the market and make the most of this winning streak. 💪 Happy trading, and here's to continued success in all your endeavors!
TVC:DXY
by bryandowningqln