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Futures News, August 4th: Following the easing of tensions between the US and Iran, crude oil prices declined, dragging down fuel oil costs and prompting downstream traders to adopt a cautious approach to high-priced purchases. Today, the news regarding low-sulfur asphalt futures offered limited support, but on the supply and demand side, increased coking plant operating rates and reduced residual oil supply provided some support to the market. It is expected that domestic fuel oil negotiations will remain largely stable today, with some potential for price reductions to encourage increased supply.According to JLC Network Technologys calculations, as of the second working day of August 4th, the average price of benchmark crude oil was $84.73 per barrel, with a change rate of -5.23%. Domestic gasoline and diesel retail prices should be reduced by 240 yuan per ton. The adjustments are based on: 1. the domestic crude oil import structure and settlement benchmark varieties; 2. the possibility of slight adjustments based on import structure and other factors during the pricing mechanisms operation, which JLC Network Technology will revise accordingly; 3. at 24:00 on July 31st, domestic gasoline and diesel retail prices were increased by 685 and 655 yuan per ton respectively. Based on the "ten working days" principle, the adjustment window for this round is 24:00 on August 14th.As of 8:30 on August 4, 2026, WTI crude oil, Brent crude oil and other commodities saw the largest fluctuations. A chart reviews the overnight price changes in the international market and their corresponding theoretical mappings in the domestic market.As of 8:30 AM Beijing time, spot platinum was up 0.06% and spot palladium was down 0.06%.Futures News, August 4th: Market concerns eased, international oil prices fell, and cost support weakened, leading to a generally weak PX market today. The short-term PX tightness situation continues, with supply and demand remaining favorable.

S&P 500 Price Forecast – Stock Markets Continue to Worry About Rates

Jimmy Khan

Feb 22, 2023 16:31


Technical Analysis of the S&P 500

The S&P 500 E-mini contract started overnight trading poorly and hasn't been making a lot of sense. Yet, the contract's high level of volatility persists, and as a result, downward pressure is beginning to build. It's important to note that the 200-Day EMA and the 50-Day EMA are located immediately below. Given that they are both rather flat, there may not actually be any momentum.


As it is slightly above the psychologically and structurally significant 4000 level, this may pave the way for a support level to develop in that approximate area. You must keep in mind that earnings season is now underway because it could cause the market to fluctuate. The moving averages and the psychologically significant 4000 level, if we were to break down below them, might drive the futures market and the index itself significantly lower.


It thus creates the chance of a decline down to the 3900 level, where we had experienced some buying pressure. Following that, there comes the 3800 level, which is considerably more significant and will get a lot of attention. When it comes to whether or not the market can save itself, we would be in that general area hanging on by a thread.


The previous two candlesticks have undoubtedly looked pretty bearish, and I think that may have some momentum built up in it. If the market were to flip around and bounce, then it may try to move towards the 4200 level. The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which are released on Wednesday, will undoubtedly also be relevant. This ought to provide traders a good indication of what the Federal Reserve members discussed during the meeting and whether or not there is an overall hawkish mindset or if there are any ice cracks appearing. This will have a significant impact on the market.