Dollar firms, euro stumbles as energy prices surge

Author of Trading in the Zone, Mark Douglas, defines trading edge as “nothing more than an indication of a higher probability of one thing happening over another.” This market edge has to be objective and quantifiable, which means it’s backed by numbers and statistics. You’re probably rolling your eyes and groaning “Ughh, math and spreadsheets!” It ain’t…

The buzz on Wall Street couldn’t be louder.  Analysts are painting a rosy picture for 2025, confidently forecasting strong growth and vibrant markets.  From corporate boardrooms to financial news segments, everyone seems to be singing the same tune: a positive 2025 is expected. Yet, there’s one glaring omission from these bullish narratives – the ominous…

Oil prices rose due to lower-than-expected US crude oil stockpiles, but demand concerns remain. OPEC+ is worried about a potential increase in US oil output under a Trump presidency. From a technical perspective, oil prices are range-bound, and range trading might remain in play heading into 2025. Most Read: USD/JPY rises ahead of BoJ meeting…

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Sterling’s recent rebound is losing momentum as short-term positioning shifts collide with a less supportive policy outlook. The pound slipped 0.1% to $1.3487 after failing to hold a 3-month high of $1.3534 reached earlier in the week, even as it remains up 1.9% for the month, according to LSEG data. The earlier advance was driven…