XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 28.08.26–04.09.26

2026.08.28 2026.08.28 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 28.08.26–04.09.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,315.60 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the local correction ends and the price settles above 4,315.60. Stop Loss: below 4,245.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation…

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Why the BOJ’s Loudest Hawkish Signal Yet Couldn’t Lift the Yen

The BOJ spent August sounding like a central bank itching to raise rates, yet USD/JPY kept knocking on 160. That disconnect isn’t as strange as it looks once you dig into the forces still favoring the dollar. Here’s why increasingly hawkish signals haven’t been enough to turn the yen around. What Has the BOJ Been Saying? August was an…

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USDJPY jumps above its 100 day MA and makes a break for it.

The USDJPY has extended higher, breaking above its 100-day moving average at 159.994 and the natural resistance at 160.00. The high price has reached 160.15 as buyers maintain firm control. The move has been supported by hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell and a sharp rise in U.S. yields. The two-year yield is up nearly 11 basis points at…

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Australian Dollar retreats as Warsh’s hawkish tone lifts US Dollar

AUD/USD retreats 0.30% on Friday to trade around 0.7170 at the time of writing, correcting after reaching its highest level since mid-May at 0.7206 earlier in the day. The Australian Dollar (AUD) loses ground against the US Dollar (USD), which attracts renewed demand following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh. Warsh stresses that price stability must…

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What Is an IPO and How Does It Work?

2026.08.28 2026.08.28 What Is an IPO and How Does It Work? Gleb Kabanovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/gleb-kabanov/ An IPO stands for Initial Public Offering. It is the moment a privately held company goes public and sells its shares on a stock exchange for the first time, opening them up to any investor. What does IPO stand for in business? Imagine your neighbor has…

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Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate

Prior Q1 +0.3% Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate Implicit price QoQ 2.5% vs 1.2% last quarter GDP MoM for June 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate. Prior month 0.3%. Preliminary July estimate 0.0% Solid growth.The USDCAD is trading in a narrow range with the price maintaining between a cluster of MAs with the price above the 200 hour…

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Dovish Fed repricing risk grows – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is mixed near a one‑week high as major FX pairs test key technical levels, including EUR/USD at its 200‑day moving average and USD/JPY near 160.00. Haddad highlights divergent Fed commentary around Jackson Hole but aligns with Susan Collins’ view that policy is mildly restrictive, leaving the Dollar exposed…

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USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 28.08.26–04.09.26

2026.08.28 2026.08.28 USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 28.08.26–04.09.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 160.52 with a target of 151.76–148.92. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 160.52. Stop Loss: above 161.10, Take…

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