EuroStoxx 50: The Third Attempt Finally Proved Successful!

2026.07.27 2026.07.27 EuroStoxx 50: The Third Attempt Finally Proved Successful! Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, optimistic earnings prospects for European companies, lower exposure to Big Tech, and other factors continue to fuel the EuroStoxx 50 rally. Let’s discuss this topic and outline a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways…

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Financial & Forex Market Recap – July 27, 2026

Monday’s session opened on hope, as President Trump’s weekend decision to pause strikes on Iran knocked oil lower and lifted risk appetite through the Asian hours. The optimism didn’t last. Chipmakers sold off hard by the early afternoon on renewed doubts about artificial intelligence spending and dragged Wall Street down with them, even as most individual stocks held their…

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Why Bitcoin and Gold struggle to gain momentum

Market participants are changing gears on Monday from the war between the United States (US) and Iran in the Middle East to the anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold (XAU) are losing momentum, with BTC slipping below the pivotal $65,000 level while XAU remains sideways in the $4,000-$4,100 range. US and Iran suspend…

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What Are Perpetual Futures Contracts?

2026.07.27 2026.07.27 What Are Perpetual Futures Contracts (Perps)? Gleb Kabanovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/gleb-kabanov/ Imagine a futures contract that never expires. Instead of closing on a fixed expiration date, you can keep your position open for as long as you choose, whether it is a day, a week, a month, or even longer. That is exactly how perpetual futures contracts work. This financial…

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United States Durable Goods Orders rise 0.3% in June vs. 1.6% expected

New orders for manufactured Durable Goods in the United States (US) rose by $1.1 billion, or 0.3%, to $334.8 billion in June, the US Census Bureau announced on Monday. This reading followed a 4% decline recorded in May and fell short of the market expectation for an increase of 1.6%. “Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.6 percent,” the press…

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What Is Liquidation in Crypto Trading?

2026.07.27 2026.07.27 What Is Liquidation in Crypto Trading? Maxim Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/maxim-tkachenko/ Imagine a trader who opens a Bitcoin trade with 1:10 leverage after reading market analyses and listening to yet another “guru.” If the market moves just 10% against the position, the trader’s margin is wiped out, and the exchange automatically closes the trade. This process is called liquidation: the…

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Why Oil Fell 5% Even With the Strait of Hormuz Still Closed

Sunday morning, oil opened down nearly 5%. Brent dropped from roughly $98.75 to around $93.50 within minutes of the session starting. But the physical supply situation hadn’t improved. The Strait of Hormuz was still closed. Iran’s foreign ministry confirmed there had been no change to transit traffic. Meanwhile, the Houthis spent the weekend firing missiles at Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu…

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