Retail Investors and Indian Demand Could Boost Silver. Forecast as of 18.08.2026

2026.08.18 2026.08.18 Retail Investors and Indian Demand Could Boost Silver. Forecast as of 18.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Silver does not enjoy the same advantage as gold, which is purchased in bullion form by central banks, but it does have a strong base of retail investors ready to enter the market. Demand for physical silver is also growing in India. Let’s…

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Home Depot (HD) Q2 earnings and revenues surpass estimates

Home Depot (HD) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.71 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.68 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.46%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this home-improvement retailer would…

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Triple Witching: What It Is & 2026 Dates

2026.08.18 2026.08.18 Triple Witching: What It Is and How to Trade It Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Every quarter, the financial world prepares for one of the market’s most dramatic days. Traders call it triple witching, when three categories of derivatives expire on the same day. This day is known for extreme market volatility and exceptionally high trading volumes. But what lies behind…

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Canadian Dollar receives support from firm oil prices

USD/CAD extends its losses for the fourth successive day, trading around 1.3870 during the European hours on Tuesday. The currency pair depreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) gains support from firming crude oil prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has stabilized around $84.10 per barrel following two consecutive sessions of gains. Oil prices could extend these gains further…

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (August 18, 2026)

2026.08.18 2026.08.18 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 18.08.2026 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. Oil prices continued to rise yesterday. The…

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