We’ve got another set of top-tier U.K. data before the Bank of England announces its policy decision! Will the upcoming jobs report seal the deal for BOE easing expectations? Or will it cast doubts on a possible December rate cut? Here’s what to look out for. This Article Is For Premium Members Only Become a Premium member…
WTI crude is below the April 9 low of $55.12 as today’s rout extends. Oil is down $1.75 on the day at $55.08, which is the worst since April 2021. The market is sensing a growing chance of peace in Ukraine, something that will allow Russian oil to flow more freely. There are also persistent (and well-founded) concerns about…
The business activity in the United States’ (US) private sector continued to expand in December, albeit at a softer pace than it did in November, with the S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declining to 53 from 54.2. In this period, the Manufacturing PMI declined to 51.8 from 52.2, while the Services PMI fell to 52.9 from 54.1….
2025.12.16 2025.12.16 Yen Stands Firm On BOJ Rate Hike Expectations. Forecast as of 16.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Japanese government does not control the Bank of Japan’s decisions. However, the yen is sensitive to the pace of monetary policy normalization. The USD/JPY pair will also be driven by US labor market statistics. Let’s discuss these topics and make a trading…
AUD/JPY has formed higher lows and higher highs inside an ascending channel on the 4-hour chart. Is the friend still our friend on this one? Take a look at these potential support levels! AUD/JPY 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) shift to a less dovish stance sparked a steady climb for the Aussie, enabling…
KEY POINTS: Long Mag 7 is the most crowded trade for 54% of participants Long gold takes the second spot at 29% Global investors are the most bullish in 3 and a half years due to “run it hot” macro and policy expectations Allocation to stocks and commodities at the highest since 2022 BofA says positioning is a “big…
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.6% lower to near $4,270 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The yellow metal faces intense selling pressure as profit-booking kicks in after revisiting the all-time high above $4,350. In Thursday’s session, the major trigger for the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls’ (NFP) combined report for October and November, which will be published at…
2025.12.16 2025.12.16 How Much Does Jeff Bezos Make a Day in 2025? Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Jeff Bezos is a renowned figure in the realm of innovation, and his influence on the global economy remains significant. As the founder of Amazon, a company that has revolutionized e-commerce and cloud technology, Bezos has amassed a significant personal fortune, representing an intriguing case…
Cable looks ready to extend a short-term uptrend! Think GBP/USD will see new December highs in the next trading sessions? Here’s what we’re seeing on the 4-hour time frame: GBP/USD 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView Friday’s soft U.K. GDP print pushed traders to lean more heavily toward a dovish Bank of England (BOE) rate cut later this week. The…
EUROPEAN SESSION: In the European session, we’ll get the Flash PMIs for the UK and the major Eurozone economies. The data is unlikely to change much for the respective central banks though. In fact, the BoE is expected to cut by 25 bps bringing the Bank Rate to 3.75%. They will likely tread carefully from there on as the…
