High-yield. 4.217% WI level at the time of the auction 4.210% Tail 0.7 basis points versus 6 month average of 0.3 basis points Bid to cover 2.45X versus 6 month average of 2.48X 6 month average of Directs 12.8% vs 6 month average of 20.3% Indirects 74.5% versus 6 month average of 69.3% Dealers 12.7% versus 6 month average…
Gold (XAU/USD) trades with a mild downside bias on Wednesday, failing to build on the previous day’s gains as the US Dollar (USD) extends its intraday advance and Treasury yields edge higher after US inflation data came in broadly in line with expectations. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $5,180, pulling back modestly after hitting a…
2026.03.11 2026.03.11 Is Solana a Good Investment in 2026? Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Is Solana a good investment for a private investor? This question concerns both beginners and experienced traders. The crypto market is becoming active again, attracting capital to risky digital assets. The Solana coin often appears among the leaders in price growth despite its high volatility. Many investors compare Solana…
In trading, it is very easy to get lost in the game. You get on your trading platform, try to get some pips, and in the process, you usually forget the most basic risk management practices. That’s why it helps to build simple routines that keep your risk in check. Here are five everyday habits that might help in limiting your…
A week after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran, markets started to realize the conflict might drag on. On Monday morning, Brent crude briefly jumped above $113 per barrel, while S&P 500 futures opened deep in the red. The picture wasn’t much brighter elsewhere either — European and Asian stocks also suffered. The good news is that…
Societe Generale analysts describe EUR/USD as quiet within its recent range, with spot capped by the 200‑day moving average at 1.1676 ahead of US CPI. They flag support at 1.1560 and resistance at 1.1735, alongside sizeable nearby option expiries. The Euro is also said to be ignoring recent hawkish ECB comments despite rising yields. Range trading below key resistance…
2026.03.11 2026.03.11 Aussie Surges On Hawkish RBA Expectations. Forecast as of 11.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Although the US dollar is supported by oil prices, the AUD/USD pair is taking advantage of every opportunity to grow. The Australian dollar remains the most effective currency on Forex thanks to the RBA, attractive Australian assets, and China. Let’s discuss this topic and make…
Just a few weeks ago, U.S. inflation was looking like a problem nearly solved. The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in at 2.4% in January, its lowest reading in years, and traders were confidently pricing in Fed rate cuts by June. The finish line was in sight. Then, on February 28, ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶F̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶N̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶a̶t̶t̶a̶c̶k̶e̶d̶ U.S. and Israeli strikes…
ERROR: The request could not be satisfied The request could not be satisfied. We can’t connect to the server for this app or website at this time. There might be too much traffic or a configuration error. Try again later, or contact the app or website owner. If you provide content to customers through CloudFront, you can find steps…
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke argues that US inflation data are unlikely to move the Dollar near term, as markets focus on Oil and the Iran war. She outlines two scenarios for the conflict’s duration and their implications for Fed policy and Dollar performance, stressing that future Fed reaction under new leadership could cap sustained Dollar gains. Oil shock scenarios and…
