GBP/JPY looks ready to slip below an established consolidation! Will we finally see a breakout, or are buyers lining up to defend support one more time? Here’s what’s showing up on the 4-hour chart: GBP/JPY 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView The British pound has been on the back foot as cautious risk sentiment and fresh uncertainty around U.K….
A case of buy the rumour, sell the fact? That seems to be the most plausible explanation, with traders also arguably feeling heavily guarded amid intervention risks. Japan prime minister Takaichi solidified her position with the snap election now giving her a powerful mandate to push forward with her fiscal plans. The Takaichi trade remains the biggest fundamental driver…
The US House of Representatives rejected an attempt by Speaker Mike Johnson to block votes on resolutions disapproving of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. This move could pave the way for lawmakers to potentially rebuke Trump’s signature economic policy and allow Democrats to try to undo US tariffs on Canada. The procedural…
2026.02.10 2026.02.11 Weekly Economic Calendar for 16.02.2026–22.02.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Volatility continues to shake markets, especially in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Silver, for example, swung between $121.60 and $64.10 from late January to early February. This sharp drop erased up to 48% of silver’s value from its January record high above $121 per ounce. Even as market participants grow more…
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, coming in flat month-over-month and missing market expectations for a 0.4% gain, according to data released Tuesday by the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau. The flat reading followed November’s unrevised 0.6% increase and marked a sharp deceleration from the robust spending seen earlier in the holiday shopping season. October sales were also revised…
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. Previous close 6.9140 more to come Earlier: ICYMI – PBOC pledges loose policy, ample liquidity This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
Valuation test The rebound from last week’s drawdown never quite shook the sense that it was being supported by borrowed conviction. The S&P 500 once again tested near the 7000 level (6986 as the high watermark) and failed, despite a macro backdrop that would normally be interpreted as supportive of risk. Weak retail sales and softer small-business sentiment reinforced…
GBP/JPY just printed a sharp daily drop, and momentum has started to roll over alongside it. With a widely followed momentum indicator now flipping, traders are weighing whether this move marks the start of a deeper pullback or just a temporary reset after an extended push higher. Near prior reaction zones, the market’s response in the next few sessions…
Senior Fed policymakers signalled rates may already be near neutral, favouring patience as inflation remains elevated and labour markets stay resilient. Summary: Fed officials signal patience on rates Policy seen near neutral levels Inflation still the primary concern Labour market holding up so far No rush for further cuts Two senior Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday reinforced a message…
Joby Aviation (JOBY) continues to trend lower today, down roughly 3% as we move closer to the company’s upcoming earnings release in about two weeks. From my perspective, the recent price action has been defined by consistent selling pressure, and the technicals remain the primary focus as I evaluate where the stock may stabilize if weakness persists. Last week,…
