Geopolitical tensions surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz dominated Wednesday’s trading session, keeping oil prices elevated despite the IEA’s record-proposed release of strategic reserves and sending Treasury yields sharply higher as traders priced in renewed inflation risk. U.S. equities churned but closed negative as rising energy costs and bond market pressure offset a broadly in-line February…
The U.S., EU and Japan are preparing a coordinated critical minerals trade framework that could include price floors and tariffs aimed at countering China’s dominance in key supply chains. Japan Times with the info. Summary: The U.S., EU and Japan are preparing a framework for a critical minerals trade agreement. The proposal may include price floors and tariffs to…
A Reuters poll showed on Friday that 23 of 30 economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 4.10% on March 17. Seven economists projected no change. The forecast marks a shift from February’s poll, which anticipated rates to remain at 3.85%. The median forecast now predicts the cash rate will reach…
2026.03.12 2026.03.12 Silver Trading in 2026: Best Strategy for Beginners Artem Shashkovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-shashkov/ When it comes to investing, many people think of silver and gold. Investing in precious metals seems like a safe way to make a profit and protect your money, compared to more volatile currencies or stocks. Despite all the advantages, investing in precious metals also carries risks….
Markets tumbled on Thursday as escalating US-Iran conflict drove Brent crude above $100 for the first time since 2022, while signs of stress in the $1.8 trillion private credit market triggered sharp selling in financials and pushed the S&P 500 to its lowest levels since November. The dollar rallied to near two-month highs as traders pared back Federal Reserve…
New Zealand manufacturing activity held strong in February with the PMI at 55.0, marking the first three-month run above 55 since mid-2021. Summary: New Zealand manufacturing PMI held at 55.0 in February, signalling continued expansion. Result was almost unchanged from January’s 55.1 and above the long-run average of 52.5. Marks the first three-month run above 55 since mid-2021. New…
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/CNH is consolidating near recent lows with fading bullish momentum, as fears of persistently high Oil prices and Iran-related risks weigh on broader sentiment despite the IEA’s reserve release. Stronger CNY fix offers some support, but broader risk tone and Dollar direction remain key, with support around 6.85–6.8270 and…
2026.03.12 2026.03.12 Leading and Lagging Indicators in Trading: Key Differences Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ Leading and lagging indicators in trading are two types of technical analysis tools that complement each other. Leading indicators provide early signals of a possible trend reversal or a breakout of a key level, while lagging indicators confirm that a new trend has already started or a…
The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% month-over-month in February 2026, meeting consensus expectations and holding the annual inflation rate steady at 2.4%, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the broadly in-line report was immediately overshadowed by the ongoing U.S.-Israel war on Iran, which has sent oil prices surging and raised fears…
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…
