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Apple (AAPL) share price slips towards psychological $200 level Yesterday, Apple shares (AAPL) fell by 2.5%, edging closer to the key psychological threshold of $200. Moreover, the stock is underperforming the broader market, which reached new highs earlier this week — a move AAPL has yet to replicate. Why is AAPL’s stock price declining? According to media...
Market Structure Shift Meaning and Use in ICT Trading In ICT (Inner Circle Trader) trading, understanding Market Structure Shifts (MSS) is crucial for accurately interpreting market trends and making informed trading decisions. This article delves into the significance of MSS, its distinct indicators, and how it integrates with other trading elements like Breaks...
Tesla (TSLA) Shares Rebound on Musk’s Comments According to media reports, speaking via video link at the Qatar Economic Forum, Elon Musk stated that he plans to: → remain Tesla’s CEO for another five years; → reduce his focus on politics, saying he feels he has already done enough; → increase his stake in the company from 12.5% to 25%. These comments, which...
USD/JPY Dips Further USD/JPY declined below 144.50 and is currently consolidating losses. Important Takeaways for USD/JPY Analysis Today - USD/JPY is trading in a bearish zone below the 146.10 and 144.90 levels. - There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at 144.25 on the hourly chart at FXOpen. USD/JPY Technical Analysis On the...
EUR/USD Regains Pace EUR/USD started a decent upward move above the 1.1225 resistance. Important Takeaways for EUR/USD Analysis Today - The Euro found support and started a recovery wave above the 1.1250 resistance zone. - There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at 1.1280 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen. EUR/USD Technical...
Oil Prices Surge Amid Threat of Strike on Iran As shown on today’s XBR/USD chart, Brent crude oil prices have jumped (as indicated by the arrow) to a one-week high. This surge follows U.S. intelligence reports suggesting that Israel may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. Although CNN, citing officials, noted that it remains unclear whether...
What Is the ICT Silver Bullet Strategy, and How Does It Work? The ICT Silver Bullet strategy offers traders a unique approach to capitalising on market opportunities during specific trading hours. This article explored this advanced strategy, explaining the role of fair value gaps, liquidity, and timeframes and how to implement it. Understanding the ICT...
UnitedHealth (UNH) Share Price Rebounds A month ago, in our analysis of the UNH chart, we: → highlighted that UnitedHealth shares had lost nearly 23% in value; → drew a descending channel and suggested that bearish pressure could continue, threatening the support level around $450, which had held since early 2022. Since then, UNH’s stock price decisively broke...
RBA Cuts Rates. AUD Declines Today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to cut the interest rate from 4.10% to 3.85%, continuing its easing policy after a previous cut from 4.35% in February. According to Reuters, the RBA today cited: → progress made in bringing inflation under control; → economic risks linked to the ongoing global trade war. Although...
Market Insights with Gary Thomson: RBA Rate Decision, Canada & UK Inflation Rate, 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...
Analysing the Spike in Volatility on the Walmart (WMT) Share Price Chart On Thursday, the US retail giant reported its quarterly results — which turned out to be broadly better than expected. While total revenue was roughly in line with analysts’ forecasts, earnings per share came in higher at $0.61 versus the expected $0.57. At the same time, Walmart CEO Doug...
WTI Crude Oil Price Targets Fresh Gains WTI Crude oil prices are gaining bullish momentum and might even test $63.50. Important Takeaways for WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis Today - WTI Crude climbed above the $60.90 and $61.50 resistance levels. - There is a key rising channel forming with support at $61.30 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at FXOpen. WTI...
Gold Price Targets Fresh Gains Gold price started a fresh increase above the $3,210 resistance level. Important Takeaways for Gold Price Analysis Today - Gold price started a steady increase from the $3,120 zone against the US Dollar. - A connecting bullish trend line is forming with support at $3,210 on the hourly chart of gold at FXOpen. Gold Price...
S&P 500 Falls Following Downgrade of US Credit Rating On Friday, 16 May, after markets had closed, Moody’s Ratings announced a downgrade of the long-term sovereign credit rating of the United States from the highest level of Aaa to Aa1. The key reasons cited by Moody’s were the rising national debt and interest payments, as well as expectations of a further...
Netflix (NFLX) Share Price Reaches Record High According to the charts, Netflix (NFLX) shares have risen above $1,170 – the highest level in the company’s history. Since the start of 2025, the price of NFLX stock has increased by approximately 33%, while the S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) remains close to its opening levels from 2 January. Why Is...
Coinbase (COIN) Shares to Be Added to the S&P 500 According to media reports, shares of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN) are scheduled to be added to the S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) on 19 May, replacing Discover Financial Services (DFS), which is in the final stages of being acquired by Capital One Financial (COF). The deal,...
Gold Price Drops to Lowest Level in Over a Month As shown on the XAU/USD chart, the price of gold fell below $3,130 this morning – its lowest level since 10 April. Since its peak in May, gold has lost more than 8% in value per ounce. Why Is Gold Falling? Bearish sentiment in the gold market may be fuelled by easing geopolitical tensions. According to media...
Bullish Engulfing Pattern: A Strong Reversal Signal The bullish engulfing pattern is a two-candlestick formation that suggests a possible reversal from a downtrend to an uptrend in the financial market. This particular pattern holds immense value for traders and technical analysts as it equips them with the means to discern potential buying opportunities. In...