The Bank of England maintained its policy rate at 3.75% in a closely contested decision, with four members voting for an immediate cut. The divided vote and dovish guidance suggest mounting pressure for easing as inflation approaches target. Key Takeaways Policy Decision: MPC voted 5-4 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75%, with four members preferring a 25bp cut to…
There’s a moment in every drawdown, every flash crash, every this time is different panic where something shifts inside you. It’s not just fear — it’s the desperate need for someone, anyone, to tell you what’s going to happen next. Every trader wants certainty in a world that just reminded you it offers none. I’ve watched this pattern play…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,050 points, or 2.15%, to close at 49,958.72, a fresh record high on Friday as stocks rebounded sharply from Thursday’s tech-led selloff. The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% to 6,880.13, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.0% to 22,765.45. The strong rebound came as investors reassessed concerns about artificial intelligence disruption and the impact of…
2026.02.06 2026.02.06 WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.02.26–13.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 66.32 with a target of 50.50–45.00. A sell signal: the price holds below 66.32. Stop Loss: above 66.32, Take Profit: 50.50–45.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation…
Traders are always surrounded by noise. Other people’s results, screenshots, win streaks, and hot takes are everywhere. It’s tempting to look around and ask how you stack up. But more often than not, that habit quietly works against you. A long time ago, horse trainers figured out that horses perform better with blinders on. Blinders block out distractions and…
Prior was 56.4 Conditions 58.3 vs 54.9 expected Expectations 56.6 vs 56.7 expected Inflation numbers 1-year inflation 3.5% vs 4.0% prior 5 year inflation 3.4% vs 3.3% prior I don’t know if this survey tells us anything about consumer spending anymore. It’s got a long tradition but everything’s been so deeply politicized that people just want an outlet to…
Lee Hardman from MUFG highlights that the Pound has sold off sharply, with EUR/GBP breaking above its 200-day moving average as markets reprice a more dovish Bank of England path. A closer-than-expected MPC vote, softer guidance, and rising UK political risks around Prime Minister Keir Starmer and potential leadership challenges are seen adding downside pressure to Sterling. BoE repricing…
2026.02.06 2026.02.06 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.02.26–13.02.26 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 3,873.00 with a target of 6,000.00–6,500.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,873.00. Stop Loss: below 3,873.00, Take Profit: 6,000.00–6,500.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level…
EUR/CAD has been pacing back and forth between support at the 1.6100 major psychological mark and resistance around 1.6300. Is it due for another bounce this time? Better keep tabs on these inflection points on the 4-hour time frame! EUR/CAD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView Weakening inflationary pressures in the eurozone have dragged EUR/CAD to the bottom of…
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Oil prices are consolidating between key levels as traders await new developments from the US-Iran negotiations. On Wednesday, prices surged after reports suggested that US-Iran talks scheduled for today were called off. The gains were eventually erased after Iran’s foreign minister said the talks were still on. Given the low probabilities of a quick agreement between US…
