The Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge all week, but blowout US data, oil swings, and a hot NZD CPI made for no shortage of action.

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The NASDAQ and S&P indices close at record levels Meeting between US and Iran may not take place until Monday Global Central Banks decisions highlight next week’s calendar: Market Volatility Ahead Earnings next week: Big Tech takes center stage Trump sends WItkopf and Kushner for talks with Iran. Vance is not going US Dept of Justice drops probe of…

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TD Securities strategists, including Andrew Kelvin and colleagues, expect the Bank of Canada to keep the Overnight Rate at 2.25% through the April meeting and likely for the rest of 2026. They see the Bank striking a more balanced but still cautious tone, emphasizing two-sided growth risks from higher Oil prices and USMCA renegotiation while looking through near-term inflation…

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2026.04.24 2026.04.24 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 24.04.26–01.05.26 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 4,397.00 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,397.00. Stop Loss: below 4,320.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 4,397.00 will allow the…

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The positive headlines around Iran continue to mount: Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan on Saturday morning, according to the White House “We hope that positive developments will come from this meeting” Leavitt said Iran reached out an asked for an in person meeting Vance will be standing by in the US Everyone will be on standby to fly…

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $92.55 at the time of writing on Friday, down 3.28% on the day, marking a notable pullback after reaching recent highs earlier in the week. This move comes as markets reassess expectations for a swift de-escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States (US). Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi…

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2026.04.24 2026.04.24 Gold Trading Strategies: How to Trade XAU/USD Profitably Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Gold trading strategies enable traders to grow their capital using proven tactics. According to data from the World Gold Council, gold remains one of the most liquid assets, and since financial markets operate nearly around the clock, it offers unique profit opportunities for those ready to start…

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With geopolitical tensions keeping markets on edge, major developments could spur big and sharp price moves in any direction. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before you even think about chasing a move.

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Prelim was 47.6 Prior was 53.3 Details: Conditions 52.5 vs 50.1 prelim (55.8 in March) Expectations 48.1 vs 46.1 prelim (51.7 in March) 1-year inflation 4.7% vs 4.8% prelim (Prior was 3.8%) 5-year inflation 3.5% vs 3.4% prelim (Prior was 3.2%) This is a modest recovery from the preliminary survey, likely as oil came down from a couple weeks…

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USD/JPY trades around 159.50 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.14% on the day and ending a sequence of four consecutive days of gains. The move comes amid a pullback in the US Dollar (USD), as improving market sentiment reduces demand for safe-haven assets. The prospect of a new round of discussions between the United States (US)…

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