Impact of Iran war comes as inflation has been high. There is more risk of faster shift from oil prices into inflation expectations. Risk that series of supply shocks drive up inflation. Economy is not creating a lot of jobs right now. Bending but not breaking is still how to view jobs market. To me it feels like the…

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The USDJPY has pushed decisively above the 160.00 level, extending to a high of 160.29. In doing so, the pair briefly moved above a key swing area from 2024 near 160.25, but the break lacked follow-through, with the move only clearing that zone by a handful of pips before stalling. That hesitation at a prior multi-year reference point is…

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ECB’s Schnabel is speaking and says: We are facing a massive energy price shock. There is no need to rush into action. We have time to analyze the data. ECB should not be rushed to raise rates. This has a stagflation-lite feel—the energy shock keeps inflation risks alive, but the wait-and-see stance tells you the ECB isn’t in a…

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2026.03.27 2026.03.27 US Dollar Soars As US-Iran Peace Talks Face Uncertainty. Forecast as of 27.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The strengthening of the US dollar, the Nasdaq Composite entering correction territory, and Brent crude returning above $100 per barrel suggest that markets are skeptical of the US administration’s statements regarding negotiations with Iran. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading…

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after G7 meeting of foreign ministers: We had a really good meeting at G7 we expect the Iran operation to conclude at the appropriate time, we are talking weeks not months. Iran may decide to set up a tolling system on the Strait of Hormuz. There are no meetings scheduled as of…

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