Futures algo trading desks are closely monitoring crude oil futures after recent OPEC statements. Algorithms show a 0.62 correlation with USD index moves, suggesting potential short signals if dollar strength persists beyond current resistance levels. While there are growing expectations that the new US administration will pass positive regulations that foster the nascent industry's growth, most are only expected in the second half of the year. Over-optimisation of strategies based on historical data, for example, may result in poor performance in current market conditions In futures algo trading, E-mini Nasdaq 100 contracts saw volume spikes over 15% week-on-week, driven by AI sector earnings. Momentum signals indicate possible range expansion if tech stocks maintain above their 20-day moving average in pre-market sessions.