Fiscal risks weigh on currency – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister highlights that Brazil’s very high real interest rates have not prevented solid GDP growth, as expansionary fiscal policy has offset restrictive monetary conditions. With elections approaching and spending rising again, he warns that budget consolidation may be slow. Pfister argues that upcoming fiscal data, rather than monetary policy, will be key for the Brazilian Real in…

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (September 1, 2026)

2026.09.01 2026.09.01 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 01.09.2026 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. The euro is rising after hitting the…

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BlackRock drives $217M Bitcoin ETF rebound as altcoin funds continue streaks

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to inflows on Monday, led almost entirely by BlackRock, while Ether, XRP and Solana funds continued attracting capital. SoSoValue data showed that Bitcoin ETFs recorded $216.7 million in net inflows on Monday, reversing the $201.8 million in withdrawals recorded on Friday.  The Friday outflows ended a nine-session run that brought more than…

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Warsh’s Hawkish Turn Puts US Dollar Back in Focus. Forecast as of 31.08.2026

2026.08.31 2026.08.31 Warsh’s Hawkish Turn Puts US Dollar Back in Focus. Forecast as of 31.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Kevin Warsh surprised investors with his strongly hawkish rhetoric at Jackson Hole. He does not believe monetary policy is currently restrictive and appears to have little confidence that inflation is slowing sustainably. Let’s take a closer look at the implications of his…

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