USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 19.06.26–26.06.26

2026.06.19 2026.06.19 USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 19.06.26–26.06.26 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 159.45 with a target of 165.00–170.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 159.45. Stop Loss: below 158.90, Take Profit: 165.00–170.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level of 159.45…

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ECB policymaker Wunsch says upside surprises in inflation would justify further tightening

ECB’s Wunsch said he would support another 25 bps hike if inflation data continues to come in stronger than expected, particularly after the recent rise in Eurozone services inflation. He said persistent upside surprises in inflation would justify further tightening as a precaution, though he added there is no need to rush into another move if the data remains…

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Consolidating above 161.00 amid growing intervention risks

The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains offered against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, and the USD/JPY pair stands comfortably around 161.30, its highest level since 2024, way beyond the level that triggered an alleged intervention on April 30. Markets have remained oblivious to the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to hike rates to 31-year highs earlier this week. Speculative…

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD for Today (June 19, 2026)

2026.06.19 2026.06.19 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 19.06.2026 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’s short-term uptrend has reversed. The article…

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Chart Art: GBP/CHF Eyes Mid-Channel Bounce From Triple Support

GBP/CHF just dipped to a TRIPLE support zone as back-to-back central bank decisions sent the Swiss franc tumbling across the board. Will the pair revisit its monthly highs in the next trading sessions? Here’s what we’re seeing on the 4-hour time frame: GBP/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView The Swiss franc sold off broadly on Thursday after the…

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FX option expiries for 19 June 10am New York cut

EUR/USD 1.1500 (EUR 3.45 bn) 1.1350 (EUR 1.06 bn) USD/JPY GBP/USD USD/CHF USD/CAD AUD/USD 0.7055 (AUD 385.01 mn) 0.7000 (AUD 362.60 mn) NZD/USD EUR/GBP WHAT ARE OPTION EXPIRIES? The FX option expiration price levels refer to the strike prices where option contracts are set to expire. These levels include both calls and puts. When you see “EUR/USD at 1.1600…

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XAG/USD falls to near $70.50 due to Fed rate hike odds

Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around $64.40 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. Silver prices fall as the traders price in the hawkish sentiment surrounding the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy outlook. Higher borrowing costs increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like Silver, reducing their appeal. In his…

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