Japanese officials deliver coordinated policy remarks as markets watch for signs of support amid yen weakness. Summary: Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama and BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda issued a series of remarks within minutes of each other, addressing fiscal policy, bond markets and currency dynamics. Katayama stressed that monetary policy tools, including BOJ bond purchases, remain the central bank’s responsibility,…

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Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that there is high volatility in financial markets, adding that she will respond against volatility in financial markets including foreign exchange. Key quotes Aware there is high volatility in financial markets. Will respond always against volatility in financial markets including forex. Market reaction At the time of writing, the USD/JPY pair is…

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2026.03.16 2026.03.16 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 16.03.2026 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 last part of impulse 5 appears to be developing. Consider selling the asset with Take Profit at 59,456.39. XRPUSD: The…

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February’s U.S. inflation figures landed right on the mark — but in a market already consumed by a shooting war in the Middle East, “as expected” barely registered before traders moved on. The dollar climbed anyway. Let’s see how it all played out! Watchlists are price outlook & strategy discussions supported by both fundamental & technical analysis, a crucial…

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Iran’s foreign minister says his last contact with U.S. envoy Witkoff occurred before the latest American strike, downplaying reports of ongoing diplomatic messaging during the conflict. Summary: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his last contact with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff occurred before the recent U.S. military strike on Iran. The remark follows reports that the two had exchanged…

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Here is what you need to know for Tuesday, March 17: The US Dollar (USD) reversed its four-day positive streak on Monday after markets assessed the United States (US) strike on Kharg Island, a strategic Iranian Oil outpost in the Persian Gulf, and warned that if Tehran continues to disrupt naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz, the US…

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2026.03.16 2026.03.16 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 16.03.2026 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. Oil prices continue to rise. The article…

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If you’ve heard about “policy divergence” in forex, you probably learned a simple rule: when one central bank raises rates while another holds steady, the currency of the hiking bank tends to appreciate. It’s one of the most reliable forces in currency markets. But right now, that rule is being put to the test in a big way, and…

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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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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbs around 1.2% on Monday, reclaiming ground above 47,000 after Friday’s subdued close near 46,500. The S&P 500 rose over 1%, recovering back toward the 6,700 level, while the Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1.2%, closing near 22,400. Monday’s broad advance broke a three-week losing streak for all three major US indices, driven…

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