Economists upgrade Singapore’s 2026 growth outlook and are increasingly split on whether the MAS will tighten policy at its April 2026 review. Summary: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Q1 survey (released 25 February 2026) shows economists lift 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.6% (prev. 2.3%). Nearly 47.4% now expect a policy tightening at the April 2026 MAS review, up…
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, extends its losses for the second successive session and is trading around 97.50 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The Greenback remains under pressure amid ongoing uncertainty over the White House’s economic policies. In his State of the Union address on…
Risk sentiment turned cautiously optimistic on Wednesday as Nvidia’s robust earnings outlook reignited confidence in AI infrastructure spending, while geopolitical tensions and central bank policy dynamics kept currency markets volatile. Check out the forex news and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading session! Forex News Headlines & Data: U.S. API Crude Oil Stock Change for…
Australian business investment edges higher as renewables drive capex upgrade. Summary: Q4 private capex +0.4% q/q (0% exp), prior +6.4 (data post here) Annual growth accelerated to +7.8% y/y. Buildings & structures +2.3%; equipment -1.7%. Non-mining investment at record high in real terms. 2025/26 capex estimate lifted to A$199.3bn (+4.3% revision). First 2026/27 estimate A$158.4bn (~A$160bn pipeline). Strength concentrated…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday that goods US inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs. Key quotes Goods US inflation has been somewhat affected by tariffs. Bringing down the federal funds rate to 3.25% and 3.5% consistent with United States economy returning to full employment. Putting US public debt on downward path will…
Gold (XAU/USD) has pushed back upward, but the momentum backdrop is starting to look less cooperative. A fresh shift inside the Stochastic oscillator is hinting that the latest advance may be losing some internal strength. This is the type of development that can appear near short-term peaks, yet it can also show up mid-trend before another leg higher. The…
IMF’s Georgieva says tariffs lifted goods inflation, backs gradual Fed easing and deficit action. Summary: Goods inflation partly tariff-driven Fed funds at 3.25%–3.5% consistent with full employment US debt requires determined fiscal action IMF shares concern on trade deficits Current account deficit “too big” No formal view yet on tariff court ruling Court implications to be incorporated into Article…
St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem claimed that inflation is almost a full percentage point above the Fed’s target, and the labor market is cooling in an orderly way, speaking before the Missouri Athletic Club Speaker Series on Wednesday. Key takeaways: Inflation is almost a full pct point above target, labor market cooling in an orderly way….
2026.02.25 2026.02.25 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 25.02.2026 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 the Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The initial part of a bullish impulse appears to be developing. Consider long positions targeting 72,090.93. XRPUSD: The price continues…
If you tuned out of President Trump’s State of the Union address late Tuesday thinking it was just political theater, you may have missed some important market signals. Presidential speeches rarely move markets on their own — but this one landed in the middle of a perfect storm: a fresh Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, rising Iran tensions, and…
