Reports that Iran is launching attacks on US forces in Bahrain, and also attacking military base housing US diplomatic centered near Baghdad international airport. The price of crude oil is extending above the $92 level. The high price of just reached $92.61. The current price is trading at $92.20. That’s up $11.19 or 13.81% on the day. Earlier today,…
Gold prices staged a turnaround on Friday, reversing the earlier decline and trading just above the $5,170 mark per troy ounce. The yellow metal continues to draw support from safe haven demand linked to tensions in the Middle East, although gains remain measured as investors weigh the prospect of higher inflation.
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 06.03.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Oil prices extended the short-term uptrend yesterday….
U.S. officials are set to launch a $20 billion reinsurance facility designed to support Gulf shipping and help restart maritime cargo coverage. The program is expected to be unveiled on Friday by DFC Chief Executive Ben Black and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the initiative will partner with U.S. insurance companies that…
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/CNH has traded higher as Iran-related geopolitical tensions support the Dollar. Beijing has been setting a stronger CNY fix, which has helped stabilise the Renminbi and partially offset broader Asian FX softness. However, persistent USD strength and weaker risk sentiment could force even stronger fixes to counter near-term depreciation…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 USD/CAD: 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 1.3758 with a target of 1.3300–1.3111. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.3758. Stop Loss: above 1.3758, Take Profit: 1.3300–1.3111. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the…
It is Fed Collins turn to speak aa the clock ticks to the blackout period ahead of the Fed decision on March 18 starting after the close. Expects theFed rate target to hold steady for some time Now is time for the Fed to be patient and deliberative with rate policy To cut rates again, policymakers need clear evidence…
During an address broadcast by Iranian state TV, President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to the neighbouring countries for attacks launched following US-Israel strikes but asserted that Tehran will not strike “unless they attack first”. Key quotes I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran. The interim leadership…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 EUR/USD: 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: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 1.1467 with a target of 1.2400–1.2750. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1467. Stop Loss: below 1.1467, Take Profit: 1.2400–1.2750. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level…
Inflation is “too high” and price pressures are broad based Rate policy likely to remain on hold for quite some time Fed policy is in a good position to navigate inflation and labor challenges Remains committed to meeting the Fed’s inflation mandate The inflation problem extends beyond tariffs It would take a lot to dethrone the dollar’s global role…
