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…
The US Dollar (USD) is weaker overall this morning and it is perhaps no great surprise, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. USD weaker as investors focus on Fed, rates, data challenges “Yesterday’s US CPI report was mixed but markets tended to focus on the downside miss to the headline data rather than the upside…
2025.08.13 2025.08.13 MACD Indicator: What Is and How to Use in Forex Trading Michael Hypovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/mikhail-hypov/ Dear friends! Today we will look at one of the most popular indicators – the MACD. This tool is easy to use and is often part of successful trading systems. Today I will tell you how to use MACD, how is MACD calculated and…
What’s the difference between a prediction versus a trading bias? A prediction is defined as a forecasting statement on how things will be in the future. Making a prediction means that you are expecting a certain outcome. In forex trading, saying that a currency pair will trade at a particular price at a specified point in time is an example of a prediction….
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The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has picked up a little ground against the weaker USD on the session but gains are minimal and the CAD is underperforming its peers quite obviously, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. CAD marginally higher “On balance, the weaker USD, positive risk appetite and narrower US/Canada spreads should help give the…
2025.08.13 2025.08.13 Yen Advances as BoJ Gears Up to Hike Rates. Forecast as of 13.08.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ USDJPY bears are taking advantage of the divergence in monetary policy between the Fed and the Bank of Japan. Carry traders and capital outflows are also providing support. Let’s discuss these topics and develop a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects:…
After a strong Q1 performance, the U.K. economy is expected to show a cooler pace in Q2 2025 as growth momentum eases. Planning on trading the U.K.’s Q2 2025 GDP release? We have the points you need to consider: This Article Is For Premium Members Only Become a Premium member for full website access, plus get: Ad-free…
Fundamental Overview The US CPI yesterday came mostly in line with expectations and wasn’t strong enough to force a reassessment on a September cut. In fact, the pricing for the Fed actually increased from 57 bps of easing by year-end to 61 bps after the US CPI report. The majority of Fed voters are also on board for a…
The Pound Sterling moves higher against its peers on strong UK employment data for the three months ending June. Growth in UK Average Earnings showed signs of slowing down. Investors await US inflation and the UK Q2 GDP data as the next catalysts. The Pound Sterling (GBP) attracts significant bids against its major peers on Tuesday after the release…
