Executive summary Spot Gold (XAU/USD) is currently executing a textbook structural distribution sequence within the proprietary SMAS 3D (Shved Market Analysis System) quantum framework. While lower intraday frames (M2–M15) reflect a localized relief bounce (+50% micro-pressure), the macro structure remains locked in a high-velocity downward momentum corridor (Structure Engine Slope: -43.9%). Price is not operating in a vacuum. Above…

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2026.09.30 2026.09.30 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 30.09.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD:…

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The RBA raised rates to 4.60%, but Bullock’s guidance cast doubt on another hike and sent the Australian dollar lower.

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France September preliminary CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected Prior +2.4% France September preliminary HICP +3.4% vs +3.1% y/y expected Prior +2.6% The breakdownThe pickup in French inflation was fairly broad, although energy remains the standout driver. Energy prices accelerated to +21.2% y/y from +16.7% in August, reflecting higher petroleum-product and gas prices. Services inflation also picked up to…

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On the radar Today in Croatia, 2Q current account data, August industrial production and retail sales are due for release. In Hungary, August PPI and trade balance data are scheduled for today. Czechia will see the release of final 2Q GDP figures. In Poland, preliminary September CPI is due today at 9:30 CET. Slovenia will publish September CPI at…

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Australia’s inflation accelerated in August, but a softer than expected reading cooled November hike expectations and weighed on the Aussie.

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Summary: Oil extended some of Tuesday’s losses after several downside catalysts, including a report that Trump backs easing Russia sanctions for the release of political prisoners and a US offer of up to 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Gold made a small gain. On the other hand, Axios reported that Qatari mediation this week produced little…

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The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is 0.11% higher at around 0.5645 against the US Dollar (USD) during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The Kiwi pair gains after discovering cushion near 0.5625 on Tuesday, following a vertical decline in the past few weeks. The pair attracts slight bids as the US Dollar Index (DXY) corrects marginally after revisiting the…

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2026.09.29 2026.09.30 Weekly Economic Calendar for 05.10.2026–11.10.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ The week ahead (October 5–11, 2026) is expected to be relatively light on major economic events. Nevertheless, market participants will closely monitor key macroeconomic data from the US, the Eurozone, China, and Canada. The main event will be the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting on…

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AUD/CAD is sitting pretty on a key support level that has been holding all month. Here are the next inflection points to watch while bulls and bears battle it out.

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