Why PPI Hit the U.S. Dollar Harder Than CPI This Week

Two inflation reports landed this week, just one day apart. Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index matched forecasts, and the dollar barely blinked. Then, Thursday’s Producer Price Index came in cooler than expected, knocking September rate hike odds from a coin flip to below 40%. So, why did the lesser-known report pack the bigger punch? It comes down to where each…

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XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,170.80 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the local correction ends and the price settles above 4,170.80. Stop Loss: below 4,100.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout…

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5 Tips When Switching Up Your Trading Strategies

If you’ve spent enough time around forex trading forums, then you’ve probably encountered a trader or two who says that they’ve made consistent pips using just one trading system. But you’ve probably also seen plenty of traders struggle to replicate the original poster’s impressive results. In fact, that happens far more often than not. Don’t worry; this is not because…

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Three reasons why BOJ rate hikes will not save the yen

After the joint intervention from Japan and the US, the yen currency has been a key focus again in recent weeks. And that just amplifies all the scrutiny on the upcoming BOJ policy decision, with some speculation that the joint intervention included some promise on Japan’s end to push for higher interest rates. While a more hawkish BOJ may…

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Markets hover amid lack of progress in Iran and continued high valuations in the AI sector

EU mid-market update: Markets hover amid lack of progress in Iran and continued high valuations in the AI sector; What next? Early Fall could paint a new picture. Notes/observations – Another session lacking a substantial shift in narrative. For geopolitics, two ADNOC ships were attacked in Hormuz a day after Trump claimed “total control”; Bessent has flagged unprecedented economic…

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (August 14, 2026)

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 14.08.2026 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. Gold continues to pull back. The article…

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Chart Art: EUR/NZD Sellers to Target Range Support Near 1.9550?

EUR/NZD tagged the top of its two-month range near 1.9750 and is now sliding back toward the lower half of the consolidation. Could sellers be setting their sights on another test of the 1.9550 range floor? EUR/NZD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView The euro heads into Friday with the Euro Area’s second estimate of Q2 GDP and preliminary…

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