2026.02.19 2026.02.19 Pound Plummets As Weak Jobs Data Sparks Rate Cut Speculation. Forecast as of 19.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Following the cooling of the UK economy and labor market, there was news of a slowdown in inflation. The Bank of England’s interest rates are now expected to fall sooner rather than later. However, this is not the only challenge for…

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U.K. CPI eased to 3.0% year-on-year in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December last year. This marked its lowest reading in ten months, as lower fuel prices and cheaper airfares weighed heavily on the headline figure. On a monthly basis, CPI fell 0.5% in January 2026, compared with a decline of just 0.1% a year earlier. The broader…

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This builds on the headlines from yesterday: The latest report here cites four sources in saying that Lagarde told colleagues in a private message that she remains focused on her job as ECB president for now. And that if she were about to step down, they will be the first to be informed about that decision. The recipients of…

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Dow Jones futures edge higher 0.06% to around 49,750 during European hours on Thursday. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gain 0.22% and 0.34%, respectively, trading near 6,910 and 25,000 at the time of writing. US index futures move higher following Wall Street’s gains in the previous session, supported by a rebound in technology shares. On Wednesday’s regular US…

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2026.02.19 2026.02.19 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 19.02.2026 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. Oil extended its short-term uptrend yesterday. The…

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After spiking to record highs last month, gold is back in a holding pattern with this ascending triangle on the 4-hour time frame. Could it be gearing up for a breakout soon? Check out these potential targets in either direction! Gold (XAUUSD) 4-hour Chart Faster with TradingView This precious metal had its fair share of whipsawing price action early…

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At a glance: AUD strengthened after solid Australian employment data Unemployment fell for a fourth straight month; hours worked rose 0.6% RBA March hike expectations firmed, though not locked in Japan machinery orders surged 19% m/m, supporting capex outlook Iran strike rumours persisted Korea’s KOSPI hit a record high The Australian dollar was the standout mover during the session,…

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Gold prices fell in Malaysia on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 625.57 Malaysian Ringgits (MYR) per gram, down compared with the MYR 627.55 it cost on Wednesday. The price for Gold decreased to MYR 7,296.52 per tola from MYR 7,319.56 per tola a day earlier. Unit measure Gold Price in MYR…

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Will the upcoming eurozone flash PMI readings point to further stagnation or are we about to see green shoots? A bit more momentum in the manufacturing sector could be encouraging enough for the ECB to shift to a more optimistic stance, but another slump to contraction could reopen easing talks. Here’s what to look out for in these data…

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Korean stocks hit a record high on tech strength, with a Kosdaq sidecar briefly triggered. Summary: KOSPI surged 2.46% to a record 5,642, breaking above 5,600 for the first time Tech stocks led gains, with Samsung Electronics up 4.0% Kosdaq programme trading was briefly halted after sidecar activation Foreign investors were net sellers despite the rally Won weakened while…

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