UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September 2026, beating the 3.4% forecast. Fuel was the biggest driver, and a Bank of England hike looks more likely.

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BoE preview: MUFG expects November rate hike as energy shock pushes UK inflation above 4% !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its rate twice this year, to 1.25% in September, with core inflation below its 2% target in each of the seven months to August. USD/JPY trades near 158.00 and has held between 157.50 and 159.00 for 12 sessions. BoJ Deputy Governor Himino said on Wednesday that underlying inflation is almost at 2%…

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2026.10.21 2026.10.21 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 21.10.2026 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 88,766.91. XRPUSD:…

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Ukraine talks and a Gulf embassy report whipsawed oil on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, while a hawkish RBA speech lifted the Aussie to the top of the majors.

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New Zealand CPI preview: Q3 inflation seen easing to 3.8% ahead of likely RBNZ hike !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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Standard Chartered’s Dan Pan expects Banco de la República to deliver a final 25bps rate hike at the 30 October meeting, citing a positive output gap, high Oil prices and El Niño-related inflation risks. Pan notes sustained inflation and elevated expectations, but also highlights concerns that further tightening could drive Colombian Peso (COP) appreciation and deepen external imbalances. BanRep…

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2026.10.21 2026.10.21 Yen Gears Up for a Breakout as Japanese Capital Returns Home. Forecast as of 21.10.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Diverging monetary policies in 2027, capital repatriation to Japan, and strong demand for safe-haven assets could reshape the USD/JPY outlook. Will the yen turn from underdog to favorite? Let’s break down the key drivers and develop a trading plan. The…

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Perpetual futures never expire and are moving onto regulated US exchanges. Learn how funding and liquidation work, where perps are allowed, and what can go wrong.

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USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD pair pushes higher off of 100 day MA support. What next? !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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