Technical Analysis

The trading range in the stock market widened on 24 November, with the S&P 500 rising by around 1.5%.

It will be a holiday-shortened trading week, with the US market closed on Thursday, 27 November, and operating a half-day on Friday, 28 November.

It was a harsh day for risk assets, with markets opening higher only to give back all those gains, finishing sharply lower.

Inflation could be about to rear its ugly head again. Beneath the surface of the current spike in market volatility is the underlying risk that price pressures could be building once more across the global economy, especially in the United States.

Since mid-October, the S&P has fallen around 4%, while the Nasdaq has declined about 5%. There are many reasons for this, and various paths that have led us here over the past month.

It will be a busy week in the US with the return of economic data and NVIDIA’s earnings results.

Statistical analysis has been used in financial markets for many decades to help manage uncertainty – or, at least, to support the intuitive decisions of some of the top names in investment.

The ZigZag indicator is a technical analysis tool used to identify classic chart patterns and potential trend reversals. It helps traders filter out minor price movements that may be insignificant to their analysis.

Trading naked doesn’t rely on indicators to spot entry and exit points. Learn how this approach works and what to consider before using it.

Liquidity in the market has been tightening in recent months as the Federal Reserve’s reserve balances have fallen sharply.