Markets rode a wave of risk-on sentiment on Wednesday as Fed rate cut expectations strengthened after Bessent floated a potential 50 bps cut in September. Stocks hit fresh records, the dollar weakened, oil slid on IEA oversupply warnings, and bitcoin blasted to new highs. Here are headlines you may have missed in the last trading sessions! Headlines: Japan Reuters…
Bloomberg convey info from Citi analysts: PBOC unlikely to rush rate cuts despite weak July credit data Citi economists say the People’s Bank of China is expected to remain cautious on interest rate cuts, even after new yuan loans fell by 50 billion yuan in July — the weakest monthly reading on record. Both short- and long-term household lending…
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does…
2025.08.13 2025.08.13 How much do Forex traders make per month? Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ One of the first questions beginner traders and investors ask is how much Forex traders can make per month. Everyone would like to know what they will have in exchange for their time and efforts, compared with other earning opportunities. Some expect that Forex will yield 100%…
The Land Down Under is scheduled to print its July jobs report soon, likely influencing the policy outlook for the RBA. Are we about to see weak jobs figures that could spur expectations for another rate cut? Here’s what to look out for in the upcoming employment release. This Article Is For Premium Members Only Become a…
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder is said to be one of the candidates Trump is considering as new Fed chair. After the US CPI report this week Rieder said he sees scope for 50bp Fed cut in September after the cooler-than-feared inflation – Trump will like that! Rieder said the latest U.S. inflation figures, while firmer than readings in recent months,…
South Africa Retail Sales (YoY): 1.6% (June) vs previous 4.2%
2025.08.13 2025.08.13 The Best Volume Indicators for Informed and Profitable Forex Trading Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Volume indicators are an essential tool for traders seeking to understand market dynamics and increase their trading profitability. As an active trader, I use OBV, MFI, A/D, VWAP, and the Chaikin oscillator to spot reversal points and confirm trends. I combine these tools with Price…
The BOE’s “hawkish cut” and the RBA’s latest dovish announcement are allowing GBP/AUD to keep its head above the long-term ascending trend line. Could it go for more gains next? Check out this consolidation pattern I’m watching on the daily time frame. GBP/AUD 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView GBP/AUD has also formed lower highs and found support around the…
While the market price is in 100% chance of a September rate cut, Fed members are less assured it is needed despite the weaker jobs report from earlier this month, and continue to pressure from Pres. Trump. Atlanta Fed Pres. Bostic is on the wires saying that: Feel like we have the luxury today to wait to make a…
