OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/CNH has traded higher as Iran-related geopolitical tensions support the Dollar. Beijing has been setting a stronger CNY fix, which has helped stabilise the Renminbi and partially offset broader Asian FX softness. However, persistent USD strength and weaker risk sentiment could force even stronger fixes to counter near-term depreciation…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 USD/CAD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.03.26–13.03.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 1.3758 with a target of 1.3300–1.3111. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.3758. Stop Loss: above 1.3758, Take Profit: 1.3300–1.3111. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the…
It is Fed Collins turn to speak aa the clock ticks to the blackout period ahead of the Fed decision on March 18 starting after the close. Expects theFed rate target to hold steady for some time Now is time for the Fed to be patient and deliberative with rate policy To cut rates again, policymakers need clear evidence…
During an address broadcast by Iranian state TV, President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to the neighbouring countries for attacks launched following US-Israel strikes but asserted that Tehran will not strike “unless they attack first”. Key quotes I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran. The interim leadership…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.03.26–13.03.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 1.1467 with a target of 1.2400–1.2750. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1467. Stop Loss: below 1.1467, Take Profit: 1.2400–1.2750. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level…
Inflation is “too high” and price pressures are broad based Rate policy likely to remain on hold for quite some time Fed policy is in a good position to navigate inflation and labor challenges Remains committed to meeting the Fed’s inflation mandate The inflation problem extends beyond tariffs It would take a lot to dethrone the dollar’s global role…
ING economists Lynn Song and Min Joo Kang expect China’s February CPI inflation to pick up to 1.0% year-on-year, mainly due to Lunar New Year effects, while the impact of higher Oil prices should appear later. They also project solid growth in exports and imports over the first two months, resulting in a larger trade surplus. Lunar New Year…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 Gold Looks to Past Crises for Clues. Forecast as of 06.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran may end within a week, as it did in 2025, or drag on for a long time, as in 2022. Gold will behave differently depending on how long the conflict lasts. Let’s examine this situation and…
The major US stock indices are closing lower with the broader indices down over 1.3% and the Dow 30, down -0.95%. Looking at the closing levels: Dow industrial average -453.19 points or -0.95% at 47501.55 S&P index -90.69 points or -1.33% at 6740.02. NASDAQ index -361.31 points or -1.59% at 22387.68. Russell 2000 of small-cap stocks -60.27 points or…
China Foreign Exchange Reserves (MoM): $3.428T (January) vs $3.358T
