Forex trading means dealing with risk and uncertainty every single day. And when money is on the line, your brain doesn’t exactly throw a party. It throws stress. But hold up. Isn’t stress supposed to be bad? The only good thing about “stressed” is that it’s “desserts” spelled backwards. Heh. Unless your broker starts paying you in cupcakes, that…
Prior was +2.7% m/m CPI +0.2% vs +0.3% expected Prior m/m reading was +0.3% Real weekly earnings +0.5% vs -0.3% prior (revised to -0.5%) Core inflation : Ex food and energy +2.5% vs +2.5% y/y expected Prior ex food and energy +2.5% Core m/m +0.3% vs +0.3% exp Prior core m/m +0.2% Notably, October CPI data was not collected…
Brazil Retail Sales (MoM) came in at -0.4%, below expectations (-0.2%) in December
2026.02.13 2026.02.13 USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 150.80 with a target of 160.00–162.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 150.80. Stop Loss: below 150.80, Take Profit: 160.00–162.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level…
Markets buckled across several asset classes as concern over technology profits and weakness in commodities spurred losses in the stock market. Gold and silver tumbled as traders plowed money into the perceived safety of Treasuries, and the selloff in bitcoin deepened. Check out the forex news and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading session! Forex…
The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect. Another important input in market’s reaction is the distribution of forecasts. In fact, although we can have a range of estimates, most forecasts might be clustered on the upper bound of the range, so…
Gold retreats from the vicinity of the $5,000 psychological mark, though sticks to its modest intraday gains heading into the European session. Traders now look forward to the release of the US consumer inflation figures for more cues about the Fed policy path. The outlook will play a key role in influencing the near-term US Dollar price dynamics and provide some meaningful impetus to…
2026.02.13 2026.02.13 Sell America Gives Way To Hedge America. Forecast as of 13.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Instead of the “Sell America,” the “Hedge America” strategy is gaining traction in the markets. However, the dollar’s stabilization and the risks to its growth amid a prolonged Fed pause are forcing investors to reconsider their stance. Let’s discuss this topic and make a…
The U.K. economy expanded by 0.1% month-on-month in December 2025, meeting expectations but failing to lift Sterling as disappointing quarterly figures and downward revisions overshadowed the headline number. Key Points from the December GDP Report Monthly GDP grew 0.1%, matching consensus expectations, following a revised 0.2% growth in November (downwardly revised from 0.3% in the previous publication) Q4 2025…
At a glance: Japan seizes Chinese vessel, adding geopolitical tension BOJ adviser signals no rush for March hike; USD/JPY rebounds China home prices deepen decline across 62 cities FX mostly rangebound ahead of US CPI USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East; oil muted EU aviation regulator extends Iran airspace warning Gold and silver firm RBNZ decision next…
