equities

Silver Futures Up Over 7% As Reddit Army Take Aim

Anthony Cheung

February 1, 2021

Each day on the European market opening Anthony Cheung, Sam North, and Amplify Trading gets you prepared for the trading day. They focus on relevant macroeconomic insights and trade idea generation for the global macro futures markets.

Fed Chair Powell: Risks To Financial Stability Are Only Moderate

Blue Line Futures

January 28, 2021

The flood gates opened through yesterday’s Federal Reserve policy meeting and U.S. benchmarks closed sharply lower. The committee left policy unchanged, but the risk landscape has been on shaky footing due to ongoing fiscal policy delays in Washington. 

GameStop Mania From WSB Prompts Hedge Funds To Run For Cover

Anthony Cheung

January 28, 2021

Each day on the European market opening Anthony Cheung, Sam North, and Amplify Trading gets you prepared for the trading day. They focus on relevant macroeconomic insights and trade idea generation for the global macro futures markets.

The Best Way To Take Profits For Futures Traders: Profit Targets Or Trailing Stops?

Jason Love

January 27, 2021

A profit is a profit, so there’s no wrong way to take yours. That said, there’s a difference in opinion when it comes to how to take them.

Risk Assets Are Exuding Some Nervousness Ahead Of Today's FOMC Meeting

Blue Line Futures

January 27, 2021

In recent days and weeks, we’ve pointed to froth, extended valuations, and complacency as reasons equity markets could correct 5-10% over any given 2- to 3-day span without being a surprise. Will the Fed intentionally come off as less dovish than expected today?

U.S. Benchmarks Are Reaching For Records After Monday's Whipsaw

Blue Line Futures

January 26, 2021

Yesterday’s whipsaw held a strong level of technical support in the S&P at 3790.50. Frothy conditions can create air pockets driven by news, technical selling, or both, and yesterday was exactly that.

Covid-19 Continues To Slow Economic Activity Around The Globe

Blue Line Futures

January 25, 2021

The U.S. jobs picture has certainly deteriorated in recent months and many questions overshadow both the U.S. and Eurozone recovery. This morning, German Ifo Business Climate and Expectations data all fell short of estimates

Markets Are Focused On The Policies At Hand Right Here, Right Now

Blue Line Futures

January 21, 2021

All 4 major U.S. benchmarks settled at fresh record highs yesterday and each extended its gains ahead of today’s opening bell. Biden’s Presidency is underway and there seems to be a relief rally of sorts.

With Yesterday’s Strong Finish Carried Overnight, U.S. Benchmarks Are Now Staring Down Record Highs

Blue Line Futures

January 20, 2021

Amid a stable picture across the Financial sector and leadership from, get this, Energy, a blowout earnings report from Netflix reminded everyone that Big Tech isn't passing the baton just yet. 

Yellen Goes Big As Biden Gets Sworn Into Office

Anthony Cheung

January 20, 2021

Each day on the European market opening Anthony Cheung, Sam North, and Amplify Trading gets you prepared for the trading day. They focus on relevant macroeconomic insights and trade idea generation for the global macro futures markets.