Fed’s Schmid warns energy shock is leaking into the economy

Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warned that inflation remained stubborn and that the energy shock was spreading into the broader economy. With the next meeting approaching, he said the Fed needed more information but remained committed to returning inflation to 2%. Key Quotes Inflation is stubborn and sticky. The Fed will have its work cut out as the…

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Superpeso Makes Comeback. Forecast as of 27.08.2026

2026.08.27 2026.08.27 Superpeso Makes Comeback. Forecast as of 27.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Mexican peso’s strong performance from 2020 to 2024 earned it the nickname “superpeso.” During this period, USD/MXN bears struggled to maintain momentum. In 2026, however, they regained the upper hand. Let’s examine what drove this shift and develop a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects:…

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (August 27, 2026)

2026.08.27 2026.08.27 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 27.08.2026 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. Yesterday, gold dropped to support A of…

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What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low-tier releases like the French PPI and ECB meeting minutes. The data won’t change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will be muted.  As a reminder, the ECB is widely expected to hike interest rates by 25 bps in…

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Why is the Euro rising amid in-line US inflation data

The EUR/USD pair gains ground to near 1.1655 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the Greenback on the hawkish stance of the European Central Bank (ECB). The US Initial Jobless Claims data is due on Thursday. Markets will shift their attention to the Jackson Hole symposium later on Friday.  The ECB is…

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Euro at Risk as French Political Drama Returns. Forecast as of 26.08.2026

2026.08.26 2026.08.26 Euro at Risk as French Political Drama Returns. Forecast as of 26.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ While investors focus on the conflict in the Middle East and the US-Canada trade war, France is gearing up for another round of parliamentary debates over the budget. Renewed political uncertainty could weigh on the EUR/USD pair. Let’s analyze the situation and develop…

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