Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Henry Hao note that the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) kept benchmark lending rates at record lows for an 11th straight month, with the one-year LPR at 3.0% and five-year at 3.5%. Strong 5% year-on-year Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has reduced pressure for broad rate cuts, while USD/CNY and USD/CNH remain near their…
2026.04.21 2026.04.21 US Dollar Extends Losses As Markets Monitor US-Iran Peace Deal. Forecast as of 21.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ As geopolitical concerns fade, markets will likely refocus on US dollar vulnerabilities — especially pressure from the administration on the Federal Reserve to cut rates. Against this backdrop, Congress’s consideration of Kevin Warsh’s nomination takes on added significance. Let’s analyze the…
Oil surged more than 3% as renewed doubts over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension rattled energy markets, pushing equities off record highs while the dollar closed broadly weaker.
The US delegation will depart on Wednesday morning, according to CNN. That’s a big sign that they’ve worked out the differences with Iran. Risk assets are higher on the headline. Update: The report says he’s ‘expected’ to leave Wednesday morning so it’s a bit less definitive. What’s tricky here is that we aren’t clear on when the ceasefire will…
Kevin Warsh, United States (US) President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), told the Senate Banking Committee that fundamental policy reforms are needed. Key takeaways “No more pressing question than cost of living.” “We are dealing with the legacy of Fed’s policy errors.” “Need regime change.” “Need new inflation…
2026.04.21 2026.04.21 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 21.04.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Gold continues to pull back. The article…
The Loonie bounced back after softer headline inflation, as traders focused on stable core prices and brushed off energy-driven distortions.
Bitcoin is back at a critical decision point – and today’s setup is not as simple as “bullish” or “bearish.” After a strong recovery phase, Bitcoin futures are now testing a key overhead zone where momentum is slowing, creating a high-probability environment for both breakout continuation and short-term reversal trades. What makes today’s Bitcoin analysis different is not just…
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper has eased after recent gains but remains near two‑month highs, with macro headwinds and tighter monetary policy weighing on industrial metals demand. Aluminium prices stay supported by supply disruptions in Gulf producers, where March output fell 6% to 15,963 tonnes per day, according to industry data. Industrial metals face mixed…
2026.04.21 2026.04.21 Oil Remains Steady Despite Supply Shock Fears. Forecast as of 21.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The closure of the Strait of Hormuz was expected to spell trouble for Brent bears. However, alternative supply routes, rising production, and weakening demand are preventing oil prices from reaching record highs. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers…
