Futures Power Hour - April 17, 2024 - Geopolitical Tensions' Impact on Oil and Bonds

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Chris Vecchio and Anton Kulikov discuss the current financial market dynamics, particularly focusing on the recent movements in oil prices, bond yields, stocks, and their impacts on the broader market sentiment. They observed significant correlations between oil prices and bond yields, highlighting the influence of geopolitical tensions and inflation expectations on market trends. The discussion also touched upon the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rate cuts and how market expectations align with Fed projections. They delved into technical analysis, examining support and resistance levels for key financial instruments like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Russell 2000, suggesting potential trading strategies based on these analyses. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of gold and silver markets and speculation around Japanese yen intervention, emphasizing the importance of Fed speakers' statements in the coming days for future market direction.