ECBs Lane:Monetary policy decisions will continue to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…

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Buyers defend 100-day SMA after intervention-driven volatility

USD/JPY trades with a mild upside bias on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure from a stronger US Dollar (USD) and rising Oil prices linked to the Middle East war, given Japan’s heavy reliance on imported energy. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading around 157.87, up for a third consecutive day. The US Dollar…

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Inducement (IDM) in Trading: What Is It and How to Avoid It?

2026.05.13 2026.05.13 What Is Inducement in Trading Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ In trading, where every price movement can result in either a profit or a loss, not all strategies rely solely on objective data — many are built around market psychology. One controversial tactic is Inducement, or IDM, often associated with large players and algorithmic systems. It involves creating false signals…

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U.S. PPI Jumps 1.4% in April 2026 — Biggest Monthly Surge Since 2022

U.S. producer prices jumped 1.4% in April 2026 — nearly three times the 0.5% forecast — marking the sharpest monthly increase since March 2022. Year-over-year, the Producer Price Index (PPI) hit 6.0%, its highest annual reading since December 2022, driven by surging energy costs and a broad-based spike in services prices. The hotter-than-expected print followed Tuesday’s above-forecast CPI of…

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BX hits blue box support to resume long term bullish trend

The Blackstone Inc, BX has hit a major support zone amid an all-time bullish cycle from February 2009. Thus, buyers could be looking forward for another big bullish cycle. Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) is one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, specializing in private equity, real estate, credit, hedge fund solutions, and infrastructure investments. The company manages hundreds…

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How to Invest in Precious Metals in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide

2026.05.13 2026.05.13 How to Invest in Precious Metals: A Complete Guide for Beginners Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Economic uncertainty, interest rate fluctuations, and geopolitical risks often force even conservative market participants to reconsider their strategies. In such conditions, investing in precious metals becomes not just a popular trend but an important tool for preserving capital. For thousands of years, gold, silver,…

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ECB’s Rehn: Monetary policy should not be based on oil prices alone

Monetary policy should not be based on oil prices alone ECB needs to assess whether the energy shock spreads to inflation expectations, wages and core inflation It’s worth preparing for a protracted conflict in the Strait of Hormuz If events turned out differently, it would be easier to adjust Key factors are the strength and duration of the energy…

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