The top 500 US stock index is once again heading to the all-time high level that was booked in July. In late August, a passing of this level failed, as the index bounced off the 5,655.00 mark. A move above the all-time high might face resistance in the form of the 5,700.00 mark. This level is bound to impact the
In early August, the New Zealand Dollar found support against the Japanese Yen in the 2024 low level at 83.15. This event was followed by a recovery that eventually encountered resistance at 91.50/91.80. In September, the rate declined. The ongoing decline might reach the support of the 2024 low level at 83.15. If this level fails to hold, the
The New Zealand Dollar reached unseen lows against the Swiss Franc in early August. Although, the rate found support in the 0.4950 level, and started a recovery. However, at the start of September, the pair encountered resistance in the 0.5280/0.5335. The encounter was followed by a decline to the 0.5175/0.5200 range. In the near term future, the pair could
The AUD/CAD currency pair found support in early August near the 0.8850 level. This event was followed by a recovery that eventually reached and tried to pass above the 0.9200 mark. However, the surge failed and passed below the support of the 50-day simple moving average and the 0.9120/0.9135 range. By mid-September, the rate was heading to the 200-day
The EUR/JPY currency pair is closely resembling the same trends as USD/JPY. It offers a chance to trade the issues with the Japanese Yen without the risks from the US economy, but rather the European one. In general, the pair hit an all-time high at 175.00 in July. Afterwards, the Bank of Japan started to strengthen the Yen, which
After finding support near the 0.5400 mark at the start of August, the Australian Dollar has managed to recover against the Swiss Franc. However, the ongoing recovery has stalled at the 0.5800/0.5825 range. Moreover, the pair faces more resistance above it. In the case of a surge of the rate, the pair would have to break the 0.5800/0.5825 zone and
Recent talks and afterwards confirmation of upcoming US Dollar interest rate cuts have weakened the USD. On the NZD/USD charts it has been consistent with the rate bouncing off the support of the 0.5775/0.5850 range. By the end of August, the rate had recovered and broken the 0.6180/0.6220 resistance zone. A continuation of the ongoing NZD surge against the US
During July, bad economic data signalled that the US stock market might have overheated and a decline occurred. The culmination of the decline was the drop caused by US employment data on August 4. However, talks started in the markets about upcoming US rate cuts, which have been strengthened by confirmation from the US central bankers. Due to this
The USD/CAD has returned to look for support in the 1.3585/1.3615 range and the 200-day simple moving average. The descent occurred in a narrow channel down pattern that could continue to guide the pair. A move below the support range is expected to look for support in the 1.3470/1.3515 zone. Further below, note the 1.3350 level that might stop a
The US Dollar has been declining in a channel down pattern against the Swiss Franc since the start of June. In early August, the currency pair found support in the end of 2023 low level range at 0.8330/0.8435. However, the recovery did not last, as after a brief recovery, the pair resumed the prior descend. In the near term future,
In general, the Bank of Japan tightens and the Bank of England reduces interest rates, which would mean that the trade is simple - JPY up and GPB down. However, due to the pair going down almost vertically. Eventually, it culminated in the pair reaching as low as 180.00, before a recovery started. In mid-August, the rate had recovered to
In early August, the Australian Dollar dropped against the US Dollar, as the USD was strengthened by the unwinding of the Japanese Yen carry trade and bad US employment data. However, support was found in the 0.6350/0.6390 range. Since then, the pair has recovered and on August 13 was piercing the resistance of the 200-day simple moving average near
From a fundamental perspective, the price of Microsoft stock started to decline due to profit taking before the publication of the quarterly financial results. It was forecast that the firm will report rising costs and slow down in the pace of increasing profits. The released quarterly results confirmed the suspicions. To sum it up - the firm is not
The electric vehicle maker Tesla has been reporting issues with deliveries, and most recently, bad quarterly financial results. Due to these reasons, the stock price has been declining. From a technical analysis perspective, the decline appears to have occurred in a channel down pattern. Most recently, the price reached a new low level and passed below the 50-day simple
Since June up to late July, the price for Apple stock gained more than 40.00%. The surge occurred due to two fundamental factors. News were reported that the company was not loosing as much of the Chinese market to competitors, as previously forecast. Meanwhile, inflation was heading down, which signalled that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates and
From a fundamental perspective, tech companies have reported that they continue to experience increasing costs, but see no major increase in profits due to AI and other new developments. Meanwhile, there are signs that the US Federal Reserve might not cut interest rates in September. Both of these aspects are the cause of profit taking in the top stock
The Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler experienced a spectacular start of 2024, as consumers continued to buy luxury goods. However, the situation changed in late March, as the firm reported bad quarterly results. In the meantime, the environment had shifted, as high prices forced consumers to switch to other brands. From a technical analysis perspective, the stock price has been
The top 40 Italian stock index hit a high level at 35,525.00 on May 16. However, on that day the European Central Bank released the ECB Financial Stability Review. The future outlook for the Euro Zone and Italy caused a gap down of the stock index at the start of May 17 trading. Following this event, the index found
The price for Ethereum booked a high level at 4,094.45 in early March. Afterwards, a decline occurred down to the 50-day simple moving average. It was speculated that the price could soon recover. However, it can be observed that the cryptocurrency has established a channel down pattern. A decline of the price in the pattern could result in the
It was spotted on April 25 that the price for Natural Gas jumped and managed to reach above the 1.9540/2.0590 range. Moreover, it appeared that the 50-day simple moving average was passed and used as support for the push higher. In the case of an extension of the price surge, the 2.2425/2.2840 range could impact the rate, as it acted
The United States defence company Northrop Grumman Corporation has been trading each quarter depending on their financial results. Most recently, the stock dropped as low as 426.50. Following the drop, the price has recovered. On March 20, the stock reached a trend line that has acted as resistance since late 2022. A move above the trend line is expected to
The US aeronautics and defence company Lockheed Martin has been all over the news for a couple of years due to various countries increasing defence spending. In general, LMT is selling the world rockets and fighter jets. However, the increased demand has not resulted in a broad surge. Since the initial pop up in early 2022, the firm has
The top 500 market capitalization US stocks have been surging in a channel up pattern since November. Most recently, the 5,100.00 level was passed. A continuation of the surge is expected to be slowed down by the upper trend line of the channel pattern. Each time it acts as resistance it causes sideways price moves that can last up to
The surge of the United States tech stocks continues, as in early 2024 the 50-day simple moving average provided support and by March the 18,000.00 mark was already passed. Meanwhile, it has been spotted that the almost half-year old surge has been occurring in an ascending wedge pattern. In the near term future, the index could look for support in