Iran demands a ceasefire in Lebanon before peace talks

Iran’s ‌parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said in a post on X on Friday that two previously agreed measures, a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets, must be implemented before negotiations begin. Qalibaf posted on X: “Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon…

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XAU/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 10.04.26–17.04.26

2026.04.10 2026.04.10 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 10.04.26–17.04.26 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 4,538.00 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,538.00. Stop Loss: below 4,450.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level of 4,538.00…

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Internal rift threatens Iran’s unified front ahead of Islamabad summit – report

Tehran divided over delegation powers IRGC demands hardline security chief join U.S.-Iran peace talks Iranian negotiators resist military pressure to include Zolghadr in team IRGC demands that its missile program remain off Islamabad agenda Internal rift threatens Iran’s unified front ahead of US negotiations Power struggle in Tehran as IRGC moves to cage diplomatic delegation Iran International reports that…

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GBP/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 10.04.26–17.04.26

2026.04.10 2026.04.10 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 10.04.26–17.04.26 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 the level of 1.3165 with a target of 1.3870–1.4300. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3165. Stop Loss: below 1.3125, Take Profit: 1.3870–1.4300. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.3165…

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What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?

The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market’s reaction is the distribution of forecasts. In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on the upper bound of the range, so…

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Inflation and peace risks shape Dollar – ING

ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that the US Dollar Index remains just below 99.0, with further downside seen if a permanent Middle East peace deal is agreed and Strait of Hormuz flows resume. He argues today’s US CPI data are unlikely to change Federal Reserve pricing unless inflation surprises on the upside, and that higher inflation headlines raise the hurdle…

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Euro Walks into a Trap. Forecast as of 10.04.2026

2026.04.10 2026.04.10 Euro Walks into a Trap. Forecast as of 10.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Greed often backfires. Chasing profits, investors rushed into EUR/USD on hopes of peace in the Middle East. However, the decline in oil prices is misleading, and the ECB is unlikely to raise rates. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers the…

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