Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 04.02.2026

2026.02.04 2026.02.04 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 04.02.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis. All three cryptocurrencies continue to lose value. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: Wave (Z) continues to develop. The price may decline to 71,786.58. Consider short…

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Chart Art: USD/CAD’s Mid-Channel Resistance Near 1.3700

Markets are about to focus on Canadian jobs data, with USD/CAD’s mid-channel resistance offering clues on which currency takes control. Will the pair extend its broader downtrend? Or will buyers step in and push price back toward higher inflection points first? We’re taking a closer look at the 4-hour chart! USD/CAD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView Improved U.S….

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Crypto ICYMI – Standard Chartered cuts Solana 2026 target but keeps bullish long view

Standard Chartered trimmed its 2026 Solana target but kept a bullish long-term view, arguing the network is shifting from memecoin speculation toward stablecoin-driven micropayments. The BTC plunge may mess with this forecasts: — Summary: Standard Chartered cuts its end-2026 Solana target to $250 from $310 Long-term roadmap unchanged, with $2,000 still pencilled in for 2030 Bank sees Solana transitioning…

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New Zealand Dollar declines below 0.6000 amid rising Unemployment Rate

The NZD/USD pair trades on a softer note near 0.5980 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges lower against the Greenback amid rising Unemployment Rates in New Zealand. Federal Reserve (Fed) Atlanta President Raphael Bostic is set to speak later on Thursday.  Statistics New Zealand revealed on Wednesday that the country’s Unemployment Rate climbed…

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Yen Under Pressure After Takaichi’s Remarks. Forecast as of 04.02.2026

2026.02.04 2026.02.04 Yen Under Pressure After Takaichi’s Remarks. Forecast as of 04.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ When the government makes herculean efforts to lower the USD/JPY exchange rate, its leader’s attempt to pontificate on the advantages of a weak yen puts an end to those efforts. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects:…

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Financial & Forex Market Recap: Feb. 4, 2026

Markets extended a rotation out of technology shares on Wednesday as disappointingly weak U.S. employment data raised questions about economic momentum heading into the final stretch of winter, while European inflation coming in below forecasts added to cross-border policy divergence themes. Check out the forex news and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading session! Forex…

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Fed’s Cook warns inflation risks remain tilted higher

Fed Governor Cook signalled a clear bias against near-term rate cuts, saying inflation risks remain skewed to the upside despite a stabilised labour market. Summary: Fed Governor Cook says inflation risks remain skewed to the upside Signals no support for near-term rate cuts without clearer disinflation Labour market seen as stable and broadly balanced Tariff-driven price pressures remain a…

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Alphabet earnings triumph after poor session for tech stocks

Alphabet (GOOGL) beats Wall Street consensus for both the top and bottom lines on Wednesday. The search giant reported $2.82 in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) on $113.82 billion in revenue during the fourth quarter that ended in December. The result beat the consensus by $0.18 on the bottom line and $2.34 billion on the top line. Shares of…

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Who Owns BlackRock? Top BLK Shareholders

2026.02.04 2026.02.04 Who Owns BlackRock Inc.? Major Shareholders & Ownership Structure Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ BlackRock Inc. is one of the world’s largest asset management companies, with significant influence on both Wall Street and global financial markets. The company manages trillions of dollars in assets, and its investment decisions can greatly affect the global economy. That leaves us with a logical…

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AMD Stock Analysis: Bull vs Bear Cases After Earnings Beat

AMD stock just posted blowout earnings but tanked 12% anyway. What’s going on? Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) just gave us a perfect example of why earnings season can be so confusing for new traders. The chipmaker absolutely crushed expectations on Tuesday, February 3rd, reporting revenue of $10.27 billion versus estimates of $9.67 billion and earnings per share…

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