Prior +0.1% Core CPI +0.4% y/y Prior +0.4% Even with the surge in energy prices, the impact on Swiss price pressures is less profound that what we saw with the Eurozone. Even the monthly estimate was +0.2%, missing on expectations of +0.5%. As such, the jump in headline annual inflation was also less than expected. This reaffirms that even…
The USD/CHF pair jumps to around 0.7985 during the early European session on Thursday. The Greenback strengthens against the Swiss Franc (CHF) following an address to the nation by US President Donald Trump. Traders will keep an eye on the Swiss March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which is due later on Thursday. Trump said during a primetime televised speech…
USD/CHF continues to respect its uptrend, as support holds and safe haven demand keeps the dollar bid against a softer Swiss franc.
South Korea secures alternative oil as Hormuz disruption hits supplies AUD, NZD fall as oil surge and ongoing war risks lift stagflation fears PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8880 (vs. estimate at 6.8764) Trump offers no new Iran signals; markets turn cautious after speech Trump spoke without adding new info, still a 2-3 timeline, no…
The GBP/USD pair meets fresh supply during the Asian session on Thursday. It retreats further from the weekly high, which was around the 1.3345 area touched the previous day. Spot prices decline to the mid-1.3200s after US President Donald Trump’s comments. These comments stall a two-day recovery move from a four-month low set on Tuesday. Addressing the nation, Trump…
2026.04.01 2026.04.01 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 01.04.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The last part of impulse 5 appears to be developing. Consider short positions with Take Profit at 60,915.12. XRPUSD: The price…
EUR/GBP shows a bearish Stochastic crossover on the daily, implying a conditional cooling of upside momentum and pullback risk. Will price confirm the rollover with a pullback, or will buyers reclaim momentum?
Hedge funds hit by worst drawdown in years as volatility forces de-risking. Summary: Hedge funds suffer worst monthly drawdown since January 2022 Fundamental long/short strategies hit hardest across all regions Asia-focused funds lead losses, followed by Europe and US Volatility from Iran war and cross-asset moves drove de-risking Systematic strategies outperform as discretionary funds struggle Global hedge funds endured…
The GBP/JPY edges higher by nearly 0.60% on Wednesday as the market mood improved amid speculation of a possible end to Iran’s war. Although the pair found support at the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 210.08, sentiment remains fragile amid geopolitical uncertainty. GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Technical Outlook After clearing the bottom of a bearish flag, the GBP/JPY rallied…
2026.04.01 2026.04.01 US Dollar Slips As Middle East De-escalation Hopes Grow. Forecast as of 01.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ If the conflict in the Middle East ends, US stock indices and the euro may fall, while the rapid rally in the US dollar and oil prices will give way to sell-offs. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan for…
