EUR/GBP eases from intraday highs as traders eye dual flash PMIs

EUR/GBP trades near the 0.8560s zone, having drifted steadily lower from near the 0.8585 area after failing to hold its push higher. The cross is down 0.15% in Thursday’s American session with traders squaring up ahead of a data-heavy Friday. The wider backdrop stays tense after United States (US) President Donald Trump announced what he billed as the “most…

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Brent Prices Rise as Hormuz Disruptions Fuel Supply Concerns. Forecast as of 20.08.2026

2026.08.20 2026.08.20 Brent Prices Rise as Hormuz Disruptions Fuel Supply Concerns. Forecast as of 20.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The longer the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz persists, the more likely Brent is to extend its rally. Exports from Persian Gulf countries are declining, while demand for petroleum products continues to rise. The increase in US oil production has done…

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Euro hits three-month highs as US Bond buyback plan crushes the US Dollar

The Euro (EUR) extends gains against an ailing US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as the US Treasury’s plan to boost buybacks of long-term Government Bonds sent the Greenback tumbling across the board. The EUR/USD pair trades right above 1.1700 at the time of writing after surging about 1.13% from Wednesday’s lows.  The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday its…

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (August 20, 2026)

2026.08.20 2026.08.20 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 20.08.2026 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. Yesterday, gold continued to rise after testing…

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