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,…
2026.02.27 2026.02.27 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 27.02.2026 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. The gold price is rising gradually, approaching…
Did the U.S. manufacturing sector extend its stay in growth territory for February? Or was the January pickup just a fluke? Traders are likely to look closely into the jobs and inflation components to get a better picture of what’s really going on in the industry. Here’s what to look out for in the upcoming ISM manufacturing PMI report.
Development process during the 14th ‘five-year plan’ period is “extremely unusual and extraordinary” China’s economic strength and comprehensive national strength has jumped to a whole new level To make greater efforts to protect and improve people’s livelihood To continue to expand domestic demand, optimise supply conditions Will implement more active and promising macro policies And also enhance forward-looking and…
The AUD/USD pair attracts fresh buyers following the previous day’s modest pullback and holds steady above the 0.7100 mark through the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices seem poised to register gains for the sixth straight week and remain within striking distance of a three-year peak, touched earlier this month. The AUD/USD pair holds above the rising 100-period Exponential…
EUR/USD is chillin’ like a villain near a key inflection point that could help extend the pair’s 2026 gains. Will this area of interest hold and attract fresh buying pressure? Here’s what we’re seeing on the daily time frame: EUR/USD Daily – Chart Faster with TradingView Easing concerns around U.S. tariff policies and fading jitters over the European Central…
Tokyo core inflation dips below 2%, but firm underlying prices keep BOJ tightening bias intact. Summary: Tokyo February headline CPI: 1.6% y/y (exp 1.4%) Core (ex fresh food): 1.8% y/y (exp 1.7%, prior 2.0%) Core-core (ex fresh food & energy): 2.5% y/y (exp 2.3%, prior 2.4%) Core inflation slips below BOJ’s 2% target for first time in 16 months…
AUD/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 0.7110 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the downside of the pair could be limited as the Australian Dollar (AUD) may strengthen on cautious sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy outlook. Traders widely expect the RBA to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.85%…
Markets navigated conflicting signals on Thursday as optimism around US-Iran nuclear talks pressured oil prices lower while hawkish Bank of Japan rhetoric lifted the yen, even as US equities struggled to overcome lingering concerns about AI sector valuations following Nvidia’s mixed reception. Check out the forex news and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading session!…
