2026.04.16 2026.04.16 Pound On Right Track. Forecast as of 16.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The UK government and the Bank of England appear to have made the right decisions, as reflected in February’s GDP growth figures. However, the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East in March changed the landscape entirely. How did GBP/USD quotes respond, and what lies ahead? Let’s explore…
The U.S.-Iran truce was supposed to be gold’s exit cue. Instead, the metal pushed higher and quietly refused to leave.
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Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao notes that China’s Q1 2026 GDP grew 5.0% year-on-year, at the top of Beijing’s 4.5%–5.0% target, easing immediate pressure for aggressive stimulus. The report highlights a two-speed economy, with strong industrial output and infrastructure investment offsetting weak retail sales and a property downturn, and argues that resilient growth plus imported oil inflation will likely keep…
2026.04.16 2026.04.16 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 16.04.2026 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 Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price may fall in impulse . Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 62,400.16. XRPUSD: A corrective wave 4…
Australia added jobs and held unemployment steady in March, sending the Australian dollar higher as RBA hike odds stayed elevated.
Since the December meeting, financial market situation has been characterised by elevated volatility Middle East conflict has resulted in surge in energy prices, which led to a global rise in inflation expectations With the appreciation of the Swiss franc since December, monetary conditions are tighter However, monetary policy remains expansionary The board discussed the various factors responsible for the…
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 2.2% higher to near $80.80 during the late Asian trading session on Thursday, aiming to recapture the four-week high of $81.00. The white metal trades firmly as the US Dollar (US) continues to underperform in the wake of growing optimism that the United States (US) and Iran will soon reach a permanent ceasefire. In the…
GBP/USD’s climb looks strong on the surface, but upcoming U.K. GDP data could put the rally at risk. At the same time, the U.S. dollar is under broad pressure from a geopolitical backdrop that could flip quickly.
Summary: FT reports Israel–Lebanon ceasefire expected soon; Trump adds upbeat tone. Reports Iran used Chinese satellite for US base surveillance, raising geopolitical risks. Oil traded subdued despite ongoing supply disruption concerns. Japan signals heightened FX vigilance; yen edges higher on the session. ECB’s Schnabel reinforces “wait-and-see” stance on Iran shock. Australia jobs steady; China data mixed with strong GDP…
