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…
ING’s Muhammet Mercan projects Turkey’s 4Q25 GDP growth at 3.9%, implying 3.8% for 2025, underpinned by domestic demand but with some quarterly loss of momentum. He expects February inflation to remain high at 2.9% month-on-month and 31.4% year-on-year, warning that a more negative surprise could prompt the central bank to pause tightening at the March MPC meeting. Domestic demand…
2026.02.27 2026.02.27 How To Build an Investment Portfolio From Scratch Artem Parshinhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-parshin/ Trading in financial markets typically begins with building an investment portfolio. Every investor eventually confronts the challenge of shaping it into a solid and well-balanced structure. In today’s uncertain economic environment, many people face financial instability, which increases the need for additional sources of income. Passive investing…
Whether you’re a seasoned forex trader or just a newbie, I’m sure you’ve already come across a few generalizations about trading. Problem is, some of them are flat out wrong. Let’s bust three of the most common ones: 1. “If I try hard enough, I’ll eventually succeed.” We can probably blame movies like Rocky for this one. They make…
U.S. equity futures are under pressure this morning, with the Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) both down 0.9%, while the Russell 2000 (RTY) is lagging further with a 1.3% drop. While the “Magnificent 7” are seeing modest declines led by Microsoft (-2.5%), the real story is a violent resumption of selling in the software sector. Investors are increasingly…
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes USD/CAD is directionless around 1.3675 ahead of Canada’s Q4 GDP release, with consensus expecting a modest contraction versus the Bank of Canada’s stall forecast. Haddad argues easing core inflation allows the BOC to keep rates steady, and he expects USD/CAD to hold above 1.3600 near term with resistance at 1.3800. BOC steady…
2026.02.27 2026.02.27 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 27.02.26–06.03.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above the level of 4,840.00 with a target of 6,000.00–6,500.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,840.00. Stop Loss: below 4,840.00, Take Profit: 6,000.00–6,500.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the…
AUD/JPY has been cruising above an ascending trend line on its 4-hour time frame, and it looks like another dip to support is underway. Or are we about to see a breakdown and reversal soon? Take a look at these inflection points and potential targets! AUD/JPY 4-hour Forex Chart Faster With TradingView Stronger-than-expected Australian inflation data released earlier this…
The broader market sentiment is one that looks to be more cautious, especially with the sudden hit in Wall Street overnight. In the end, US stocks ended lower but it could’ve been worse. Tech shares led the declines as the S&P 500 fell by 0.5% and Nasdaq by 1.0%, while the Dow closed flat. That’s keeping traders on edge…
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that renewed tariff uncertainty under the US president is eroding long‑term confidence in the Dollar, even as upcoming US data such as ISM, ADP and NFP loom. She warns that doubts about US trade policy, fiscal balances and future Federal Reserve independence could mean stronger US growth no longer translates into sustained Dollar support. Tariffs,…
