Right now Fed policy well positioned to deal with risks Expects Fed will need to keep restrictive policy for some time It’s possible US central bank will need to hike interest rates to cool inflation pressures Essential for Fed to do what’s needed to get inflation to 2% Hopes economy will allow for more rate cuts later this year…
The Blackstone Inc, BX has hit a major support zone amid an all-time bullish cycle from February 2009. Thus, buyers could be looking forward for another big bullish cycle. Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) is one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, specializing in private equity, real estate, credit, hedge fund solutions, and infrastructure investments. The company manages hundreds…
2026.05.13 2026.05.13 How to Invest in Precious Metals: A Complete Guide for Beginners Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Economic uncertainty, interest rate fluctuations, and geopolitical risks often force even conservative market participants to reconsider their strategies. In such conditions, investing in precious metals becomes not just a popular trend but an important tool for preserving capital. For thousands of years, gold, silver,…
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Monetary policy should not be based on oil prices alone ECB needs to assess whether the energy shock spreads to inflation expectations, wages and core inflation It’s worth preparing for a protracted conflict in the Strait of Hormuz If events turned out differently, it would be easier to adjust Key factors are the strength and duration of the energy…
Germany 30-y Bond Auction: 3.62% vs 3.57%
2026.05.13 2026.05.13 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 13.05.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. After climbing yesterday, oil prices are retreating…
When inflation is running hot, and the economy is weakening at the same time, what exactly is the Fed supposed to do about it? Raise interest rates and risk tipping workers into unemployment? Cut rates and risk letting prices spiral completely out of control? If your answer is “neither sounds great,” congratulations! You’ve just discovered why stagflation is the…
CPI +2.2% vs +2.2% y/y prelim Prior +1.7% HICP +2.5% vs +2.5% y/y prelim Prior +2.0% The monthly change itself also shows a 1% increase in headline inflation, leading to the annual estimate to cross back above the 2% mark in April. Of note, energy prices once again picked up in recording a 4.7% increase on the month after…
The GBP/USD pair trades on a positive note around 1.3550 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Nonetheless, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited, as UK political turmoil and ongoing tensions in the Middle East could weigh on the British Pound (GBP) against the Greenback. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing rising pressure…
