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Markets Struggle for Direction as Oil Surge and Growth Concerns Shape Trading

Macro Overview

Markets moved through a volatile session as rising energy prices and ongoing geopolitical developments remained at the center of attention. Crude oil continued to push higher, holding above key psychological levels and reinforcing inflation concerns tied to supply disruptions. At the same time, global bond yields moved lower, reflecting a shift in focus toward economic growth and the broader impact of sustained energy pressures.

Central bank policy remained in a holding pattern. The Federal Reserve signaled a willingness to remain patient, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the economic impact of elevated energy prices. Meanwhile, expectations for future rate adjustments were tempered as yields declined across the curve, suggesting a market that is reassessing the balance between inflation risk and slowing growth.

10-Year US Treasury Yield – Daily Chart

US Dollar – Daily Chart

Breadth & Major Index Charts

Market breadth reflected a mixed and uneven session. Major indexes opened with strength but failed to sustain momentum, closing with divergent outcomes. Participation narrowed, with weakness in select heavyweight sectors outweighing gains elsewhere.

The Red-Light/Green-Light Breadth System continues to drift lower, along with the S&P and Nasdaq; technology-heavy components act as a drag. The Dow Jones held relatively firm, supported by selective strength in defensive areas, while the Russell 2000 (ETF) showed signs of continued pressure, highlighting softness among smaller-cap names.

S&P 500 – Daily Chart

Nasdaq – Daily Chart

Dow Jones Industrial Average – Daily Chart

Russell 2000 (ETF) – Daily Chart

TSX Recap

The TSX ended the session slightly weaker, reflecting the same cautious tone seen globally. Resource exposure remained a key influence, with energy prices moving higher but failing to translate into broad-based strength across the index. Materials also showed limited follow-through despite movements in underlying commodities.

Technology weighed on the index, while selective strength appeared in defensive areas such as utilities and consumer discretionary. Air Canada (AC.TO) moved lower amid company-specific developments, contributing to the sector’s mixed performance. Nutrien (NTR.TO) and Tourmaline Oil (TOU.TO) continued to hold technical setups tied to commodity themes, while Restaurant Brands International (QSR.TO) remained in a consolidation phase near recent highs.

TSX – Daily Chart

Digital Assets Overview

Digital assets held their structure despite elevated volatility across global markets. Bitcoin (BTC) stabilized near key levels, maintaining its range following recent swings, while Ethereum (ETH) continued to firm above a psychological threshold, suggesting an improving technical posture.

Solana (SOL) remained a leader among major digital assets, showing stronger relative movement during rebounds, but its price is now under resistance, and its technical structure may be breaking. The horizontal resistance and support lines on the chart now become a binary event.

In contrast, XRP (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) lagged, reflecting uneven participation within the broader crypto space. The overall tone remained constructive but range-bound, with price action influenced by macro developments and positioning shifts.

Bitcoin – Daily Chart

Ethereum – Daily Chart

Solana – Daily Chart

Commodity Watch

Commodity markets remained a focal point, with energy leading the narrative. Crude oil continued its upward trajectory, holding firm at elevated levels as supply concerns persisted. The move in oil reinforced its role as the dominant driver across multiple asset classes.

Precious metals also showed strength, with gold advancing and silver maintaining a firm tone alongside broader commodity movements. Industrial metals, including copper, remained influenced by supply disruptions and global uncertainty. The uranium theme continues to correlate more closely with equities than the commodity theme.

Crude Oil – Daily Chart

Copper – Daily Chart

Gold – Daily Chart

Silver – Daily Chart

Uranium Theme – Global X Uranium ETF

Sector & Thematic Movers

Sector performance highlighted a clear divide across the market. Technology names remained under pressure, with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Nvidia (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), and Palantir Technologies (PLTR) all moving lower, reflecting continued weakness in growth-oriented areas.

Energy and materials maintained relative strength, aligned with rising commodity prices, though gains were not uniform across all names. Aluminum and broader industrial inputs moved higher, reinforcing the commodity-driven theme.

Software and select defensive sectors showed signs of stabilization, while consumer-facing names such as Costco Wholesale (COST) approached key technical levels. Healthcare names including Pfizer (PFE) continued to exhibit relative strength, while Linde (LIN) and Hamilton Insurance Group (HG) remained in potential continuation structures.

Stock Movers

Single-name action reflected a mix of sector rotation and company-specific developments. Sysco (SYY) moved sharply lower following a major acquisition announcement, marking one of the most notable individual moves of the session.

Air Canada (AC.TO) declined after leadership changes were announced, while Marex Group (MRX) stood out with a breakout move, contrasting with the broader market tone.

In the semiconductor space, Micron Technology (MU) experienced significant downside pressure, extending recent weakness, while Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) continued to trend lower. Tesla (TSLA) also moved weaker ahead of upcoming delivery data, adding to the pressure within growth-oriented sectors.

Options & Insider Flow

Options activity reflected a clear bias toward bullish positioning, with substantial premium collected through put selling and strong call buying across multiple large-cap names. Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) showed significant activity driven by put selling, indicating confidence in underlying price stability.

Call buying was prominent in names such as Vaxcyte (PCVX), Alcoa (AA), and Eli Lilly (LLY), while combined positioning in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Broadcom (AVGO) reflected a mix of call buying and put selling. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) stood out with strong two-way activity, supported by both call buying and put selling.

Insider activity added to the constructive tone, with notable purchases in IperionX (IPX) and Neuronetics (STIM), suggesting confidence from key stakeholders. Institutional positioning remained active, with large ownership stakes established across several names, reinforcing ongoing capital allocation despite broader market uncertainty.

Small-Cap Spotlight

Small-cap activity remained selective, with pockets of interest driven by options flow and insider transactions. Names such as Opendoor Technologies (OPEN), Joby Aviation (JOBY), and TeraWulf (WULF) attracted attention through call buying activity, indicating targeted positioning rather than broad participation.

Canadian small-cap names including NanoXplore (GRA.TO) and EV Nickel (EVNI.V) saw insider accumulation, suggesting localized confidence within niche sectors. Overall, the small-cap space continued to lag broader markets, with participation concentrated in specific themes rather than widespread momentum.

Conclusion

Markets navigated a complex session defined by rising energy prices, declining yields, and uneven participation across sectors. While major indexes showed mixed direction, underlying breadth remained cautious, with leadership concentrated in select areas rather than broadly distributed.

Commodity strength continued to influence positioning, while technology and growth-oriented names faced ongoing pressure. Digital assets held their structure, and options flow pointed to selective confidence beneath the surface.

The current environment reflects a market balancing competing forces, with technical setups developing across multiple sectors but lacking broad confirmation. Price action remains sensitive to macro developments, leaving the near-term outlook dependent on whether participation expands or remains fragmented.

“The market will test your discipline, and your stop is where you respond.” — Mark Minervini

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US Daily Setups

US Scanner Results

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EXPORT – US Scanner Results

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Canadian Scanner Results

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EXPORT – Canadian Scanner Results

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