PMIs temper easing expectations – MUFG

Michael Wan at MUFG reports that China’s manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMI data surprised on the upside, easing fears of imminent policy easing. He notes that a recent PBOC overnight reverse repo carried a lower-than-expected coupon, but argues that China’s operational monetary policy target will not immediately shift to the overnight rate, with the 7‑day reverse repo rate remaining the…

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD for Today (July 1, 2026)

2026.07.01 2026.07.01 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 01.07.2026 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 tested the resistance A of…

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June Consumer Confidence Surveys: What’s the Economic Mood These Days?

Consumer confidence surveys track how Americans feel about the economy, and those feelings move markets. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for June 2026 came in at 91.2, missing the 94.0 forecast and landing below levels many analysts considered the floor. Days earlier, the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index clocked its second-lowest reading on record at 49.5 for…

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USDMCA: US did not agree to renew USMCA in current form.

As per earlier reports, US official says that the US did not agree to renew USMCA in current form United States will continue to engage with Mexico and Canada to address agreements shortcomings and heartrate deficits with these countries. Agreement remains “in force” pending resolution of these issues or until agreements termination USTR will continue to consult with Congress,…

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What Are AI Crypto Coins? Top 5 to Watch 2026

2026.07.01 2026.07.01 What Are AI Crypto Coins? Maxim Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/maxim-tkachenko/ What is AI cryptocurrency? This is a question many people ask as the worlds of artificial intelligence and blockchain continue to converge. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily serves as a store of value, AI cryptocurrencies combine AI and blockchain technology to create tokens with real-world utility. They can be used to…

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FX Watch: GBP/USD and USD/JPY Inflection Points for an NFP Miss

Hawkish Fed expectations are running pretty high these days, but what if the June jobs report falls way short of estimates? Our Event Guide for the NFP report points out that a combination of cooling wage growth and slower hiring could be enough for markets to rethink the FOMC tightening timeline. Here’s what I’m looking at on GBP/USD and…

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The Importance of Daily Market Analysis Before Every Trade

Every trading day begins with new information. Economic releases, geopolitical developments, central bank statements, and changes in market sentiment can all influence price movements within minutes. For this reason, successful traders rarely rely on instinct alone. Instead, they begin with a structured daily market analysis before making any trading decision. Daily market analysis is not about predicting the future…

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