G7 leaders weigh ship escorts in the Gulf and coordinate with regional partners as Middle East tensions threaten energy markets and trade routes. Gotta wonder why this needs to be done if this is true: Anyway … summary: G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to maintaining sanctions against Russia. Leaders discussed economic fallout from the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran. The group…
USD/CHF posted back-to-back bullish days on Wednesday, rising by over 0.25% after the latest US inflation report and as high energy prices pushed US Treasury yields higher, consequently the US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, the pair trades near 0.7800. USD/CHF Price Forecast: Technical outlook Further consolidation lies ahead, even though buyers pushed USD/CHF to a fresh…
2026.03.06 2026.03.11 USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.03.26–13.03.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 0.7878 with a target of 0.7420–0.7200. A sell signal: the price holds below 0.7878. Stop Loss: above 0.7878, Take Profit: 0.7420–0.7200. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the…
February’s U.S. CPI report — released this morning (March 11) — came in exactly as expected. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, headline CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and held steady at 2.4% year-over-year. Core CPI, which strips out food and energy, printed 0.2% m/m and 2.5% y/y, both matching consensus forecasts. The immediate market reaction was relatively muted…
High-yield. 4.217% WI level at the time of the auction 4.210% Tail 0.7 basis points versus 6 month average of 0.3 basis points Bid to cover 2.45X versus 6 month average of 2.48X 6 month average of Directs 12.8% vs 6 month average of 20.3% Indirects 74.5% versus 6 month average of 69.3% Dealers 12.7% versus 6 month average…
Gold (XAU/USD) trades with a mild downside bias on Wednesday, failing to build on the previous day’s gains as the US Dollar (USD) extends its intraday advance and Treasury yields edge higher after US inflation data came in broadly in line with expectations. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $5,180, pulling back modestly after hitting a…
2026.03.11 2026.03.11 Is Solana a Good Investment in 2026? Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Is Solana a good investment for a private investor? This question concerns both beginners and experienced traders. The crypto market is becoming active again, attracting capital to risky digital assets. The Solana coin often appears among the leaders in price growth despite its high volatility. Many investors compare Solana…
In trading, it is very easy to get lost in the game. You get on your trading platform, try to get some pips, and in the process, you usually forget the most basic risk management practices. That’s why it helps to build simple routines that keep your risk in check. Here are five everyday habits that might help in limiting your…
A week after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, markets started to realize the conflict might drag on. On Monday morning, Brent crude briefly jumped above $113 per barrel, while S&P 500 futures opened deep in the red. The picture wasn’t much brighter elsewhere either — European and Asian stocks also suffered. The good news is that…
Societe Generale analysts describe EUR/USD as quiet within its recent range, with spot capped by the 200‑day moving average at 1.1676 ahead of US CPI. They flag support at 1.1560 and resistance at 1.1735, alongside sizeable nearby option expiries. The Euro is also said to be ignoring recent hawkish ECB comments despite rising yields. Range trading below key resistance…
