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U.S. Benchmarks Surge To Start The Month, But The Road Ahead Isn’t Clear Just Yet

Blue Line Futures

March 2, 2021

U.S. benchmarks, as expected, surged to start the month and snapped a 2-day break, but the road ahead isn’t clear just yet.

S&P 500 Notched Biggest 1-Day Advance In 9 Months, But China Is 'Very Worried About Bubbles'

Anthony Cheung

March 2, 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.

Is This The Long-Term Bottom In Treasury Prices, Or Top In Yields?

Blue Line Futures

March 1, 2021

Ultimately, it was the speed at which Treasuries rose that cratered investors’ risk appetite last week and we further believe such a reprieve is bullish equity markets.

Overnight Treasury Weakness Brings Wednesday's Benchmark Rally To A Halt

Blue Line Futures

February 25, 2021

U.S. benchmarks surged in the second half yesterday. The momentum carried into the evening hours, but weakness in the Treasury space overnight halted the rally, putting stocks once again on their backfoot ahead of the opening bell. 

Fed Chair Powell Reassures That Policy Will Remain Accommodative

Blue Line Futures

February 24, 2021

Powell noted that the Fed is committed to using their full range of tools, adding that inflation is soft and price pressures aren’t a threat. He continues his testimony today.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Begins His 2-Day Congressional Testimony

Blue Line Futures

February 23, 2021

Powell’s been dovish: he even brought bullish tailwinds 2 weeks ago that set the markets on pace for last week’s surge. Can Powell be even more dovish than he has been?

What To Expect From Fed Powell's Semi-Annual Testimony And How Markets May React

Anthony Cheung

February 23, 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.

Rising Treasury Yields Weigh On The Risk Landscape

Blue Line Futures

February 22, 2021

Although last week’s push and pull held a floor of support, both the S&P and Nasdaq came to an unenthusiastic finish after decisively breaking below our momentum indicators again midday Friday.

Fed Officials Say The Economy Is "Far From" Their Long Term Goals

Blue Line Futures

February 18, 2021

The Federal Reserve minutes from the January 27th meeting, showing that officials have agreed the economy is “far from” their longer-term goals.

Benchmarks Erased Holiday Session Gains, But Rebound From January’s Late Swoon Has Been 'Miraculous'

Blue Line Futures

February 17, 2021

The rebound from January’s late swoon has been miraculous and we must acknowledge that some degree of perfection, for the landscape we have, is already priced in; an accommodative Fed, $1.9 trillion in fiscal stimulus, and an improving vaccine rollout.