Tuesday, December 3, 2024

4 Dec 2024 Global Index Futures

 Crude, Gold, HSI, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq

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E-Mini Dow

The Dow finished slightly lower yesterday, fell 76.47 points, or 0.17%, to 44,705.53.

Marketwatchers also digested reassuring comments from Federal Reserve policymakers. Two policy makers said they see inflation heading down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target and that the job market is "solid".

They stayed away from signaling whether they would support another interest rate cut later this month. On Monday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he was inclined "at present" to support another rate cut this month.


(News Source: Reuters)


Plan A: Long above 44, 900, Target around 44, 950/44, 990


Plan B: Sell below 44, 900, target  around 44, 852/ 44,790


E-Mini S&P500

The S&P 500 gained 2.73 points, or 0.05%, to 6,049.88. Among S&P 500 sectors, technology, communication services and consumer discretionary were the only gainers, extending their advance on Monday.

The S&P 500 advanced 5.7% in November as former U.S. President Donald Trump recaptured the White House in the Nov. 5 Election and his Republican Party swept both houses of Congress. The index i sup roughly 27% for the year to date.


A report on Tuesday showed U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1-2 years.


(News Source: Reuters)

Plan A: Long if supported above 6050, target around 6069/6080


Plan B: Short if below 6050, target around 6039, 6015


E-Mini Nasdaq

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out record closing highs on Tuesday, with tech-related shares extending recent gains as investors awaited further jobs data. The Nasdaq Composite gained 76.96 points, or 0.4%, to 19,480.91.

Investors will pay close attention to the U.S. monthly employment report on Friday. They also keen to see other data this week, including a November reading of private payrolls and the Institute for Supply Management's services report.

On the Nasdaq, 1,647 stocks rose and 2,732 fell as declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.66-to-1 ratio.


(News Source: Reuters)

 

Plan A: Long if market retraced but supported firm above 21,261. Targets are 21,350/21,455.  Take reasonable stop loss for each trade. 


Plan B: Short only if market failed to support above 21,261. Targets are 21,082/20903.  Take reasonable stop loss for each trade. 


Hang Seng

The Hang Seng surges 196 points or 1.0% to close at 19,746 on Tuesday, rebounding from morning session losses after China's central bank pledged to adopt a supportive policy stance next year and reduce financing costs for companies and households.

Governor Pan Gongsheng also mentioned his intentions to continue reforming the PBoC's monetary policy framework and expanding its policy tools. The index closed higher for the third session, with positive sentient bolstered by a Bloomberg News report that China's top leaders are scheduled to begin the annual closed-door Central Economic Work Conference next Wednesday to set goals and devise stimulus plans for 2025.

Investors also looked past new US chip curbs, as Beijing firmly signaled it will take necessary measures to guard its interests. All sectors gained, led by financials and property. 

(News Source: tradingeconomics.com)



Plan A: Long if market retraced but supported firm above 19613. Targets are 19780/19890. Take reasonable stop loss for each trade. 

Plan B: Consider short only if market failed to support above 19613. Targets are 19510/19350. Take reasonable stop loss for each trade. 



WTI Crude Oil

As market players await the results of an OPEC+ meeting later this week, oil prices are stable in early Asian trading. According to an email from Tickmill's managing partner, Joseph Dahrieh, "Traders could adopt a 'wait-and-see' approach ahead of the meeting, where OPEC+ is expected to extend its current output cuts until the end of the first quarter of 2025," The prolongation of output reduction might provide some temporary assistance. However, Dahrieh notes that the likelihood of oversupply restricts any meaningful upside, and the overall market price action points to a pessimistic prognosis for oil prices in the near to medium term. WTI and Brent crude oil futures for the upcoming month are both steady at $69.97 and $73.64 per barrel, respectively.

(News Source: Dow Jones Newswire)

Plan A: Short if resisted at below 69.36. Targets are 68.49/67.50.

Plan B: Consider long if break up 70.24, Targets are 71.10/72.32




Gold

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, driven by safe-haven demand as markets awaited U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for guidance on the future trajectory of interest rate cuts. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,649.09 per ounce as of 1:55 PM MYT, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.1% to $2,671.20.


(News Source: Reuters)

Plan A: Short if resisted at below 2680. Targets are 2665/2645.

Plan B: Consider long if break up 2690, Targets are 2701/2711.




Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist professional investors. News are credit courtesy of Reuters, Nasdaq.com, Bloomberg, CNN, Market Watch, FT.com, the Star online, forbes.com, mining.com and CNBC. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice.As with all investments, there are associated risks and you could lose money investing. Prior to making any investment, a prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of the investment.

4 December 2024 BMD Local Market

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FKLI

FKLI Dec month rose 7 points or 0.44% to closed higher at 1608. The FBM KLCI closed above the 1,600 level, finishing the session on a high note as bargain hunting lifted the index following a series of lackluster performances.

Overnight Dow Jones dropped 76 points to closed lower at 44705. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged to record closing highs on Tuesday, driven by continued gains in tech-related stocks, as investors anticipated upcoming jobs data. Meanwhile, the Dow ended the day with a slight decline.

The FKLI remain trading within a downward channel in daily chart. the index hovering at the area of resistant at 1607 to 1608, which is the top of sideway consolidation. Breaking above potentially sees further higher, crucial support range see at 1605 to 1604, if the index pull back and supported, trader may consider buy on retracement. Beware of any sentiment changes. Immediate support and resistance levels are identified at 1605 and 1608, respectively.


Recommend Trading Plan:

Long positions may be opened above 1605 with targets at 1608/1611 and stop-loss at 1600

Short positions may be opened below 1605 with targets at 1601/1597 and stop-loss at 1610

(News Source: The star, Reuters)


FCPO

FCPO Feb month contract rose 120 points or 2.42% to close higher at 5075. Malaysian crude palm oil futures gained on Tuesday, driven by strong Dalian palm oil and Chicago soyoil prices. Supply concerns stemming from floods in Peninsular Malaysia, along with an increase in Indonesia's export tax and levy for December, provided additional support.

Overnight Soybean oil Jan Month rose 0.72 to close higher at 42.14. Dalian’s active palm oil contract rose 184 points to close higher at 10438 on previous night session.

Tracking the positive performance in rival oil market, the palm price likely to remain in upward bias trading. We reckon buy on retracement as main plan, support level sees at 5030 to 5025, supported could provide buying opportunity. Otherwise, it could provide selling opportunity toward 5110 to 5115 range, the bottom of minor sideway consolidation which spot at smaller time frame. The immediate support and resistance levels are pinpointed at 5131 and 5155, respectively.


Recommend Trading Plan:

Long positions may be opened above 5131 with targets 5155/5178 at stop-loss at 5111

Short positions may be opened below 5131 with targets at 5117/5102 stop-loss at 5151

(News Source: Reuters)


Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist professional investors. News are credit courtesy of Reuters, Nasdaq.com, Bloomberg, CNN, Market Watch, FT.com, the Star online, forbes.com, mining.com and CNBC. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. As with all investments, there are associated risks and you could lose money investing. Prior to making any investment, a prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of the investment.

Monday, December 2, 2024

3 Dec 2024 Global Index Futures

Crude, Gold, HSI, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq

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E-Mini Dow

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that he is “leaning” toward supporting a quarter percentage point cut in short-term interest rates when the Fed holds its mid-December monetary policy meeting but opened the door to a pause in the monetary easing process if incoming economic data so warrant.


Plan A: Sell below 44, 900, target  around 44,852/ 44,790


Plan B: Long above 44, 900, Target around 44,950/44,990



E-Mini S&P500

US stock futures remained steady on Tuesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new record highs to kick off December, gaining 0.24% and 0.97%, respectively.


Plan A: Long if supported above 6050, target around 6069/6080


Plan B: Short if below 6050, target around 6039/ 6015



E-Mini Nasdaq

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 scored record closing highs on Monday, boosted by tech-related shares following the market's strong November gains, as investors awaited this week's economic data including the key monthly jobs report on Friday.

The Nasdaq Composite gained 185.78 points or 1% to finish at 19,403.95, a record close. It is the index's 33rd record close of 2024.

(News Source: Reuters)

Plan A: Long if market retraced but supported firm above 21080. Targets at 21268/21335.

Plan B: Consider short if market failed to support above 21080. Targets at 20806/20680.


Hang Seng

The Hang Seng rose 127 points or 0.65% to close at 19,550 on Monday, marking gains for the second session amid strength across sectors. Upbeat manufacturing data from China, provided by both officials and private survey, boosted sentiment as stimulus measures initiated in September began to take effect.

Meanwhile, bets increased that the PBoC might roll out more policy easing, potentially including further reductions in the RRR and injecting more liquidity into the markets. Locally, Hong Kong's retail sales fell the least in eight months for October, with a government spokesperson saying China's recent stimulus helped support consumption sentiment and economic activities in the city. However, further gains were capped by a notable drop in US futures after a winning week and month on Wall Street in the wake of Donald Trump's victory. 

(News Source: tradingeconomics.com)


Plan A: Long if market retraced but supported firm above 19350. Targets are 19626/19750

Plan B: Consider short only if market rebounded but resilient to 19750. Targets are 19626/19350



WTI Crude Oil

As traders anticipated the results of an OPEC+ meeting later this week, oil prices on Tuesday barely moved, staying inside a narrow range. 

Futures for Brent Crude (BRN1) were down 1 cent the previous day, but were up 14 cents, or 0.19%, at $71.97 a barrel at 0404 GMT. After closing Monday with a 10-cent gain, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (CL1!) increased 8 cents, or 0.12%, to $68.18.

"Ahead of the OPEC+ meeting, investors are in wait-and-watch mode," ANZ analysts wrote in a note.

At its meeting on December 5, the producer group, according to sources, decided to extend its most recent round of output cuts through the end of the first quarter.


Plan A: Remain long as long as oil price stays above 68.30. Targets at 68.90/69.71 and stop loss at 67.90

Plan B: Consider short only if oil price stays below 68.20. Targets at 67.50/66.91 and stop-loss at 68.50




Gold

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of upcoming U.S. economic data that could shed light on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. As of Malaysia noon time, spot gold was nearly unchanged at $2,638.73 per ounce, following a 1% decline on Monday. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures edged up 0.1% to $2,661.10.


(News Source: Reuters)

Plan A:Remain short position below 2670  Targets at 2663/2656

Plan B: Consider long position may be opened above 2675. Targets at 2683/2692

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FKLI

FKLI Dec month rose 6 points or 0.38% to closed higher at 1601. The FBM KLCI gave up most of its earlier gains as investors swiftly took profits amid rising external uncertainties. Meanwhile, plantation stocks continued their rally, driven by the ongoing upward trend in crude palm oil prices.

Overnight Dow Jones dropped 128 points to closed lower at 44782. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Monday, driven by tech-related stocks following strong gains in November, as investors anticipated key economic data, including Friday’s monthly jobs report. Meanwhile, the Dow ended the day lower, though both the Dow and S&P 500 posted their largest monthly percentage gains in a year on Friday.

The FKLI remain trading within a downward channel in daily chart. the index faced resistant at 1607 to 1608, which is the top of sideway consolidation and the index could trading further lower if fail to hold at 1601 to 1599 range Beware of any sentiment changes. Immediate support and resistance levels are identified at 1598 and 1603, respectively.


Recommend Trading Plan:

Long positions may be opened above 1599 with targets at 1603/1605 and stop-loss at 1594

Short positions may be opened below 1599 with targets at 1595/1591 and stop-loss at 1604


 (News Source: The star, Reuters)


FCPO

FCPO Feb month contract dropped 65 points or 1.29% to close lower at 4955. Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Monday, breaking a five-session winning streak, due to weaker soyoil prices in the Dalian and Chicago markets, along with a drop in November exports.

Overnight Soybean oil Jan Month dropped 0.32 to close lower at 41.42. Dalian’s active palm oil contract dropped 12 points to close lower at 10212 on previous night session.

Tracking the negative performance in rival oil market, the palm price likely trade within a range. In Daily chart, the palm price broke up form an upward channel and latest we see the price enter into a sideway consolidation phase. The price attempt to broke up the resistant range at 5010 to 5020 but fail, trader may consider sell on rebound, however if breaking above we might see buying opportunity. The immediate support and resistance levels are pinpointed at 4981 and 5010, respectively.


Recommend Trading Plan:

Long positions may be opened above 5010 with targets 5033/5054 at stop-loss at 4990

Short positions may be opened below 5010 with targets at 4981/4959 stop-loss at 5030


(News Source: Reuters)

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2 Dec 2024 Global Market Index

                   Crude, Gold, HSI, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq

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E-Mini Dow

US stocks closed at record highs on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4% to close at a record high and the S&P 500 gaining 0.6% to reach a record at the end of a holiday-shortened trading session.

Plan A: Long positions may be opened above 44850. Targets at 44916/45028

Plan B: Consider short position may be opened below 45005. Targets at 44888/44790



E-Mini S&P 500

The S&P 500 rose to new heights on Friday amid a shortened trading day that capped a strong month for equities. The S&P 500 added 0.56% to 6,032.38, notched new intraday and closing highs.

Plan A: Short if market failed to support above 6052. Targets at 6018/5989

Plan B: Long if market break the resistance at 6000. Targets at 6018/6035



E-Mini Nasdaq

The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.83% to 19,218.17.


Plan A : Short if market failed to support above 20974. Targets are 20723 and 20616. 
Place your stop of your choice but keep your losses at reasonable level.


Plan B : Long if market supported firm above 20840. Targets are 20974 and 21080. Place your stop of your choice but keep your losses at reasonable level.


Hang Seng Index

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WTI Crude

Oil prices edged up on Monday supported by upbeat factory activity in the world’s second largest oil consumer China and as Israel resumed attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement, stoking tensions in the Middle East.

US WTI was at $68.09 a barrel, up 9 cents, or 0.1%.

Prices rose after an official survey showed that China’s factory activity expanded modestly for a second straight month in November, suggesting a blitz of stimulus is finally trickling through just as Donald Trump ramps up his trade threats.

Plan A: Remain long as long as oil price stays above 68.63. Targets at 69.33/69.95 and stop loss at 68.42

Plan B: Consider short only if oil price stays below 68.63. Targets at 68.14/67.57 and stop-loss at 69.40

 

Gold

Gold prices have dipped due to a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking, ending a four-day rally. Spot gold dropped 0.9% to $2,629.84 per ounce as of 3:57 PM MYT) while U.S. gold futures fell 1.1% to $2,652.30.

This week's focus will be on critical U.S. economic indicators like job openings, the ADP employment report, and the non-farm payrolls report. Additionally, speeches from key Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, could provide insight into future monetary policy. These factors will likely impact gold and broader market sentiment.

Plan A: Remain short as long as gold price stays below 2660. Targets at 2649/2638

Plan B: Attempts long only if gold price stays above 2670. Targets at 2680/26918



Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist professional investors. News are credit courtesy of Reuters, Nasdaq.com, Bloomberg, CNN, Market Watch, FT.com, the Star online, forbes.com, mining.com and CNBC. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice.As with all investments, there are associated risks and you could lose money investing. Prior to making any investment, a prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of the investment.

 

Sunday, December 1, 2024

2 December 2024 BMD Local Market

LOCAL MARKET 


FKLI

FKLI Dec month closed flat to end at 1595. The FBM KLCI closed lower on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines amidst mixed trading across the region.

Overnight Dow Jones rose 188 points to closed higher at 44910. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reached record closing highs in a shortened Black Friday session, driven by gains in technology stocks like Nvidia, while retail stocks took the spotlight as the holiday shopping season began.

The FKLI fail to support above 1600 and fell toward 1595 level, currently serve as the support range. If index could support at 1595 to 1594 ranges we might see buying opportunity, breaking above 1599 to 1602 could see further higher. Beware of any sentiment changes. Immediate support and resistance levels are identified at 1595 and 1599, respectively.

Recommend Trading Plan:

Long positions may be opened above 1599 with targets at 1602/1607 and stop-loss at 1594

Short positions may be opened below 1599 with targets at 1595/1591 and stop-loss at 1604

(News Source: The star, CNBC)


FCPO

FCPO Feb month contract rose 135 points or 2.76% to close higher at 5020. Malaysian palm oil futures increased for the fifth consecutive session and recorded a weekly gain on Friday, driven by supply concerns as heavy rains in the country worsened already sluggish production levels.

Overnight Soybean oil Jan Month rose 0.82 to close higher at 41.74. Dalian’s active palm oil contract rose 144 points to close higher at 10222 on previous night session.

Tracking the positive performance in rival oil market, the palm price likely to remain to trade in upside bias. The price recently broke up from the resistant line of upward channel at 4930 to 4925 and continues to trading higher toward another range at 5035 to 5025, now serve at resistant range. We reckon buy on retracement plan as first plan. Support see at 4995 to 5000, if supported could buy if fail to support, we might some technical correction toward next support line. The immediate support and resistance levels are pinpointed at 4998 and 5029, respectively.

Recommend Trading Plan:

Long positions may be opened above 5029 with targets 5051/5076 at stop-loss at 5009

Short positions may be opened below 5029 with targets at 4998/4972 stop-loss at 5049

(News Source: Reuters)

Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist professional investors. News are credit courtesy of Reuters, Nasdaq.com, Bloomberg, CNN, Market Watch, FT.com, the Star online, forbes.com, mining.com and CNBC. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. As with all investments, there are associated risks and you could lose money investing. Prior to making any investment, a prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of the investment.