I don’t think there is any reasonable basis to believe that the US consumer is going to stop spending any time soon. Yes, measures of consumer confidence are in the dumpster but those surveys — for whatever reason — are proving to be worthless in the 2020s. Below are four snippets from recent executive commentary. Taken together they paint…
Gold price eases back to psychological support at $3,350 following Monday’s 2.80% surge. The US Dollar attempts a recovery, but lingering concerns over trade tensions limit gains. JOLTS Job Openings data becomes the focus as it could provide insight into the health of the US labour market. Gold prices are experiencing a mild pullback after testing their highest levels…
2025.06.03 2025.06.03 DAX 40 Among Yearly Top Performers. Forecast as of 03.06.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The capital spillover from the US to Europe is boosting the German stock index. The DAX 40 has been among the ten fastest-growing indices since the beginning of the year. Conversely, the S&P 500 index is performing below expectations. Let’s discuss this topic and make…
Will BOC pull off a “dovish hold” event this week? Our Event Guide for BOC’s June Policy Statement suggests that the central bank would keep its rates steady again after pausing in April. Here’s why GBP/CAD and CAD/JPY present potential trade setups if Gov. Macklem and his team focus on downside economic risks this week: This Article…
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EUR/USD trims some gains ahead of the Eurozone CPI release. The US Dollar remains unable to take distance from multi-week lows. US Manufacturing PMI confirmed tariffs’ negative impact on factory activity. EUR/USD trades with moderate losses, following a strong performance on the previous day. The pair is moving around 1.1420 at the time of writing, with investors focusing on…
2025.06.03 2025.06.03 US Dollar Braces for Decline After ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passed. Forecast as of 03.06.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Since 2008, the negative balance of the US net international investment position has grown to an alarming $26 trillion. The US administration’s policy has initiated a reverse process, allowing the EURUSD pair to have room for growth. Let’s discuss this topic…
GBP/JPY looks ready to extend a months-long downtrend! How low can Guppy go before the bulls step in? We’re taking a closer look at the pair’s daily chart patterns! GBP/JPY Daily Forex Chart by TradingView The British pound has taken a hit in recent sessions as rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine spooked investors in the region. At the…
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold. They are for EUR/USD at the 1.1400 and 1.1450 levels. As such, the expiries could play a role in limiting price action within that range in the session ahead. But as evident from yesterday, dollar and risk sentiment in general remain bigger drivers at…
The Australian Dollar faced losses after the publication of the RBA Minutes from its May monetary policy meeting. China’s Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index contracted to 48.3 in May, against a 50.4 expansion in April. The US Dollar recovered some losses despite growing concerns regarding stagflation in the United States. The Australian Dollar (AUD) depreciated against the US Dollar…
