Markets opened Tuesday with mixed futures as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. Crude oil continued to climb, while gold and silver edged slightly higher. Energy stocks led Monday’s gains, while semiconductor and memory chip stocks came under pressure. Apple reached a new 52-week high, while Oracle fell to a new 52-week low.
The technical outlook remains mixed, with the Dow, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and TSX 60 all sitting near important support and resistance levels. The Nasdaq continues to trade sideways, the VIX remains on a sell signal, and several major stocks generated new buy and sell signals. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of monitoring inflation data and following disciplined stock market timing signals as markets search for direction.
Stephen Whiteside
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
