🚨🚨Market Analysis for February 20, 2025

RocketBull
2025-02-20

Global Equity Markets


1. **US Markets**:  

   - The **S&P 500** is trading near 6,100, with bullish momentum supported by strong earnings and AI-driven optimism. Resistance is at 6,190.65, while support lies at 6,039.57. Investors are digesting the latest Federal Reserve minutes, which highlighted concerns over inflation and potential economic slowdown .  

   - The **Nasdaq** remains volatile, with NVIDIA (+3.4%) and Tesla (+5%) leading gains, though competition from China’s DeepSeek poses risks .  


2. **Asia-Pacific**:  

   - **Hang Seng**: Jumped 2.24%, driven by Alibaba (+8.6%) and Xiaomi (+4.8%) on AI optimism. The index is testing resistance at 21,320, with support at 18,520 .  

   - **Shanghai Composite**: Rose 0.7%, supported by fiscal stimulus and tech sectors, though semiconductor stocks faced profit-taking .  


3. **Europe**:  

   - The **DAX** surged 2.09% to 22,612.02, fueled by Siemens (+7.3%) and defense stocks (Rheinmetall +4%) on hopes of a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire. Resistance is at 22,894.54, with support at 21,927.70 .  


Forex & Central Banks


- **USD (DXY)**: Dipped 0.38% to 107.06, with bearish momentum targeting 106.59 support. Resistance is at 108.41 .  

- **EUR/USD**: Testing resistance at 1.0522, with bullish momentum supported by ECB rate-cut expectations. A break above 1.0600 could target 1.0770 .  

- **USD/JPY**: Stabilized near 151.23, with potential for a bullish bounce toward 153.25. BOJ’s tightening hints and Japan’s weak industrial production (0.3% MoM) weigh on the yen .  


Commodities

- **Oil**: Brent crude rose 0.78% to $75.81, supported by Middle East tensions and OPEC+ supply discipline. Resistance is at $76.44, with support at $75.00 .  

- **Gold**: Hit a record high of $2,933.72, driven by safe-haven demand amid tariff uncertainty and Fed policy ambiguity. Next target: $2,960 .  

- **Copper**: Prices surged due to tightening supply and sustained demand from China, hitting $9,511/ton .  


Key Events & Data Today

1. **US Unemployment Claims**: Expected to show a slight increase, with implications for Fed policy .  

2. **Philly Fed Manufacturing Index**: A miss could pressure the USD and equities .  

3. **US Crude Inventories**: Industry data showing stockpile builds could pressure oil prices further .  


Technical Outlook

- **S&P 500 (US500)**: Bullish above 6,100 pivot; resistance at 6,190.65. A breakout could target 6,200 .  

- **DAX (DE40)**: Targets 22,894.54 resistance; support at 21,927.70 .  

- **Gold (XAU/USD)**: Bullish above $2,800; next target $2,960 .  

- **Bitcoin**: Testing pivot at $98,853.40; break below $92,857.02 risks deeper correction .  


Risks & Trends

1. **Tariff Escalation**: Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on steel/aluminum and potential retaliation from China/EU threaten global supply chains .  

2. **AI Competition**: China’s DeepSeek challenges US tech dominance, pressuring semiconductor valuations .  

3. **Central Bank Policies**: Fed’s “higher-for-longer” stance contrasts with ECB/BOJ easing, creating currency divergence .  


Conclusion: 

Today’s markets hinge on **US economic data** and **Fed messaging**, with equities balancing tech resilience against tariff risks. Gold and oil remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions, while forex markets react to shifting rate expectations. Monitor:  

- **Unemployment claims**: A miss could strengthen rate-cut bets.  

- **Tariff developments**: Escalation risks for tech and industrial sectors.  

$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$  $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$  

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