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…
“I would say he should be very worried, yeah. He should be.” “Not much” doubt that interest rates will be lowered Warsh wouldn’t have gotten the job if he favored hikes Says his administration could use “a softer touch” in its immigration enforcement operations Trump is speaking in an interview on NBC. Oil is up $2.04 to $65.25 today…
Gold price retreats during the North American session on Wednesday, down more than 1% after reaching a three-day high of $5,091. A mixed market mood and modest US Dollar strength keep XAU/USD trading with losses at around $4,901 at the time of writing. XAU/USD pulls back from three-day highs as calmer geopolitics and resilient US data weigh on safe-haven…
2026.02.04 2026.02.04 What Is Margin Level in Forex? Definition, Calculation & Management Guide Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Margin trading is especially common in the forex market. Because of the high entry threshold, most brokers offer clients leverage, which allows them to trade forex with a relatively small initial investment. However, this approach involves additional costs, such as swaps, and significant risks,…
New Zealand’s unemployment rate ticked higher to 5.4% in the December 2025 quarter instead of holding steady at 5.3%, reinforcing expectations for continued monetary easing from the RBNZ despite modest employment gains of 0.5% quarter-on-quarter. Key Takeaways Unemployment rate increased to 5.4% from 5.3% quarter-on-quarter, up 0.3 percentage points year-on-year Employment rate improved slightly to 66.7% from 66.6%, though…
Trump spoke with China’s President today on the phone and the readout from the call from Trump is positive. That’s led to some small ticks in equity markets. I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi, of China. It was a long and thorough call, where many important subjects were discussed, including Trade, Military, the April…
S&P 500 found trouble not too long after the opening bell – retail rug pull a la Thursday came. So did the rebound off the proximity of Thursday‘s lows, which were exactly tested in Nasdaq. So much for the earlier promising sign of tech outperformance. Are we seeing more than a dead cat bounce, can ES overcome 6,965 again?…
2026.02.04 2026.02.04 Largest Companies by Market Cap in India in 2026 Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and home to corporate giants that are increasingly shaping global markets. Market capitalization offers a clear measure of these companies’ scale and success, reflecting how investors view their future prospects. This article introduces the top 10 largest companies in…
The ECB heads into its first monetary policy meeting of 2026 with a stronger euro starting to complicate what had been a relatively comfortable setup for the central bank. What are markets expecting from President Lagarde and her team? Here are points to know if you’re trading the event! This Article Is For Premium Members Only…
The pair is quietly one of the more notable movers in the major currencies space today, with USD/JPY up over 100 pips to 156.70 levels now. After the speculated ‘rate checks’ on 23 and 27 January, it has been a quick recovery as the yen fails to hold onto gains. As a reminder, Japan authorities stepped in with the…
