Business activity index 53.9 vs 59.9 prior Employment 45.2 vs 51.8 prior New orders 60.6 vs 58.6 prior– two year high Prices paid 70.7 vs 63.0 prior — highest in three-and-a-half years Supplier deliveries 56.2 vs 53.9 prior Inventories 54.8 vs 56.4 prior Backlog of orders 53.6 vs 55.9 prior New export orders 50.7 vs 57.2 prior Imports 55.2…
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan highlights that Asia is highly exposed to potential energy flow disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. An extended energy shock would raise inflation, worsen current accounts and hurt growth, leaving KRW, PHP and THB vulnerable. In contrast, CNY is seen as relatively insulated, with its resilience expected to lend some support to MYR…
2026.04.06 2026.04.06 The S&P 500 Caught in Trump’s Bluff. Forecast as of 06.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Donald Trump’s threats to bomb Iran’s energy infrastructure are unlikely to be carried out, as such actions would trigger an even sharper rise in oil prices. Tehran holds the upper hand in this standoff. Let’s discuss this and outline a trading plan for the…
“Don’t fight the Fed” is good advice — but what happens when a smaller central bank tries fighting everyone?”
The headline comes from Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson in saying that Tehran has formulated its diplomatic response to the US but will only announce it in due time. We have to wait and see but there is a mixed reception towards all the headlines from the rumour mill in the past 24 hours. For now, markets are keeping a…
Silver price (XAG/USD) holds gains after recovering daily losses, trading around $73.30 per troy ounce during the European hours on Monday. Non-interest-bearing Silver finds support as traders price in easing hawkish odds surrounding the Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook, following reports pointing to potential Middle East ceasefire prospects. News of US-Iran talks has pressured oil prices, helping to ease inflation…
2026.04.06 2026.04.06 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 06.04.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Gold remains in a short-term uptrend. The…
EUR/CHF is recovering, but traders face a tricky mix of resistance, risk-off flows, and an SNB ready to step in anytime.
Start with my Nasdaq tecnical analysis video from today Key Takeaways Nasdaq futures remain resilient despite macro noise, holding above critical support A double rejection at resistance earlier set the tone for the current structure The 23,100-23,120 zone acts as the key “line in the sand” Bullish structure remains intact as long as higher lows continue to hold Failure…
The USD/CAD pair declines to around 1.3940 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) after reports that the US, Iran and regional mediators are discussing terms for a possible 45-day ceasefire that could lead to an end of fighting. Bloomberg reported on Monday that the US and…
