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Technical Analysis: Is Copper Squeezing Toward a Breakout?

Technical Analysis: Is Copper Squeezing Toward a Breakout?

Copper had a dramatic run coming out of the pandemic, more than doubling between March 2020 and May 2021. Now, after a period of consolidation, it may be ready for more upside. First consider the ascending triangle that’s formed with a top around $4.35. It’s currently...

Eurex Micro Futures Are Now Available on TradeStation

Eurex Micro Futures Are Now Available on TradeStation

You don't have to fly to Frankfurt this summer to trade the European markets. Eurex has recently introduced new micro futures contracts on major international benchmarks like the German Dax and Euro STOXX 50 index. The new Eurex products join micros on CME products...

Is Energy’s Long-Term Downtrend Resuming?

Is Energy’s Long-Term Downtrend Resuming?

Energy stocks have rallied since November, but signs of exhaustion could be appearing. The SPDR Energy ETF (XLE) fell more than 3 percent today and is the market's worst-performing sector fund in the last two weeks. The selling comes despite crude oil prices hitting a...

Charting Silver: Is It Groundhog Day for the White Metal?

Charting Silver: Is It Groundhog Day for the White Metal?

Silver began a monster rally about a year ago. Now the technicals could be lining up similarly. First, consider how XAGUSD dumped after hitting resistance at its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) in late March. Prices quickly stabilized and then entered a period of...

Micro Bitcoin Contracts Are Now Live on TradeStation

Micro Bitcoin Contracts Are Now Live on TradeStation

Bitcoin futures are 50 times more accessible to TradeStation Securities clients this week, thanks to CME's new Micro futures contracts. CME, the world's biggest derivatives exchange, launched Micro Bitcoin futures last night. The new products will control just 1/10 of...