That didn’t take long: Trump increases global tariff to 15% from 10%

Trump is raising the tariff he just announced yesterday from 10% to 15%. He announced on Truth Social: Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court, please let this statement serve to represent that I,…

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Gold surges above $5,060 as soft GDP, hot PCE hit US Dollar

Gold prices rally more than 1% on Friday after economic growth in the US decelerated, while inflation rose past the 3% threshold as depicted by the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) favorite inflation gauge. XAU/USD trades at $5,065 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,981. Bullion jumps as US growth slows and core…

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USD/CAD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 20.02.26–27.02.26

2026.02.20 2026.02.20 USD/CAD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 20.02.26–27.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: After the correction ends, consider short positions below the level of 1.3760 with a target of 1.3300–1.3111. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.3760. Stop Loss: above 1.3760, Take Profit: 1.3300–1.3111. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation…

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Climbs toward 0.7100, eyes on YTD high

The AUD/USD advances for the second straight day, up by 0.36% as the Greenback edges lower as US economic growth takes a toll while inflation accelerates towards the 3% threshold. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.7086, poised to end the week with gains of over 0.19%. AUD/USD Price Forecast: Technical outlook The AUD/USD remains upward…

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Brent Heads Toward Conflict. Forecast as of 20.02.2026

2026.02.20 2026.02.20 Brent Heads Toward Conflict. Forecast as of 20.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Donald Trump has two options: launch a preventive military strike on Iran or carry out a full-scale invasion aimed at regime change. Prediction markets think the second option is more likely. How could this play out? Let’s explore this and make a trading plan for Brent. The…

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Fed’s Logan: There is now more inflation uncertainty due to tariff decision

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…

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BSP easing path stays open – DBS

DBS Group Research’s Radhika Rao highlights that Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cut its policy rate by 25bps to 4.25%, citing weaker-than-expected recovery, softer confidence and delayed government spending. Official growth forecasts for 2026–27 were lowered, inflation projections nudged higher, and DBS still expects one more 25bps cut as BSP keeps the door open to further easing. BSP cuts with…

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USD/CHF: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 20.02.26–27.02.26

2026.02.20 2026.02.20 USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 20.02.26–27.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: After the correction ends, consider short positions below the level of 0.7858 with a target of 0.7420–0.7200. A sell signal: the price holds below 0.7858. Stop Loss: above 0.7858, Take Profit: 0.7420–0.7200. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation…

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