Eight-week winning streak extends – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists highlight that the S&P 500 has logged an eighth consecutive weekly gain, supported by falling Oil prices and easing stagflation fears. Futures are modestly higher after the long weekend, though slightly below pre-strike levels. The report notes that US equities advanced despite recent weakness in big tech, with the Magnificent 7 slipping over the week. US…

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US Dollar Set to Recover as Middle East Tensions Escalate. Forecast as of 26.05.2026

2026.05.26 2026.05.26 US Dollar Set to Recover as Middle East Tensions Escalate. Forecast as of 26.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ If the Middle East conflict ends with a peace agreement, the markets will experience a tectonic shift. Investors will actively sell off yesterday’s frontrunners, namely oil and the US dollar. However, it is still too early to talk about de-escalation. Let’s…

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ECB policymaker Schnabel says that a June rate hike will be needed

Looking through inflation spike is no longer an option There are increasing signs that inflation shock is spilling over to other parts of the consumption basket Even if Iran war ended today, policy action is needed given the damage to energy infrastructure The negative impact on growth from the shock will be stronger Incoming data implies upside risks to…

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Weakens below 1.3500 on firm USD, dip-buying favored

The GBP/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day’s strong move up to levels beyond the 1.3500 psychological mark, or a one-and-a-half-week high, and attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday. Spot prices currently trade near the 1.3485 region, down just over 0.10% for the day, amid a modest US Dollar (USD) strength. Reports that US…

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Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 25.05.2026

2026.05.25 2026.05.25 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 25.05.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The final part of a bullish impulse continues developing. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 82,500.00. XRPUSD: The price is…

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BOJ’s Himino reaffirms rate hike path with Middle East risk the key caveat

BOJ Deputy Governor Himino told the Diet the central bank will continue raising its policy rate, while flagging that timing will depend on how Middle East developments affect Japan’s economy and prices. Summary: Himino confirmed the BOJ intends to continue raising its policy rate and adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in line with economic activity, prices and financial…

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Euro weakens amid US-Iran peace deal uncertainty

The EUR/USD pair trades in negative territory around 1.1635 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace agreement boosts a safe-haven currency. The European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olaf Sleijpen and Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari are set to speak later on Tuesday.  Fox…

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Reversal Indicators for Forex: How to Find Trend Changes

2026.05.25 2026.05.25 Forex Reversal Indicators: How to Find Reversal Points Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ A trend reversal means a change in the direction of a long-term price movement. A trend-following trader aims to identify potential zones or levels where prices may reverse, and to enter or exit a trade at the right time. There are many tools for finding optimal reversal…

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