GBP/USD retreats as sticky PCE revives Fed hike bets

British Pound retreats as sticky PCE revives Fed hike bets Sterling retreats some 0.39% as the US Dollar stages a recovery after a US inflation report revealed that prices remained elevated, increasing the chances of seeing a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) towards the end of the year. The GBP/USD exchanged hands below 1.3600, after reaching a high near 1.3651. Read…

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How Many Trading Days Are in a Year? (2026)

2026.08.26 2026.08.26 How Many Trading Days Are in a Year? Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Every beginner trader or investor eventually asks the question: how many trading days are there in a year? This figure is used, for example, to calculate annual returns and volatility. There are significantly fewer stock market trading days than the 365 calendar days in a year, and…

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Can Kevin Warsh make the Fed less predictable without making it less credible?

Kevin Warsh is preparing to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair on Friday, and expectations extend well beyond whether interest rates will be raised or left unchanged in September. The Jackson Hole symposium, held from August 27 to 29, has the official theme “Financial Innovation: Implications for Payments and Policy.” However, investors are likely…

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What Are Bilateral Chart Patterns? 2026 Guide

2026.08.26 2026.08.26 What Are Bilateral Chart Patterns? Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Chart pattern analysis does not always clearly indicate future price trajectory, especially in the case of bilateral patterns. When traders identify a familiar chart formation, they often try to predict where the price will go next. However, some patterns only signal the potential for a strong price move. The direction…

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US Crude Oil spot pressing against 0.618 aupport Arc

US Crude Oil spot (WTI): Arc cycle analysis Overview: Based on Arc Cycle Analysis applied to the 1h chart, US Crude Oil Spot is interacting with the 0.618 Support Arc within the current Arc Cycle. Price is breaking this Support Arc, suggesting the potential for a bearish breakdown toward the next Support Arc. Metric Reading  Market Bias Bearish Acceleration…

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