The Pound Sterling (GBP) traded in a narrow range against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, edging modestly higher to near 1.3700 as markets adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) first policy decision of 2026. GBP/USD opened the session at 1.3665 and touched an intraday high near 1.3707, with the pair consolidating below the…
Australia’s December CPI report came in significantly hotter than expected, briefly spurring Aussie rallies before mixed market dynamics and FOMC uncertainty created choppy price action ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Which AUD strategies moved beyond the watchlist stage, and how did the combination of sticky inflation data and evolving risk sentiment impact the outcomes? Watchlists are price…
Markets: Gold up $271 to $4935 WTI crude up $1.85 to $64.01 US 10-year yields flat at 4.26% S&P 500 down 0.8% AUD leads, JPY lags It was another day of huge market moves and volatility. It started out once again in precious metals as gold and silver bounced back in a big way. Silver was up more than…
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 4: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, aligning with market expectations. The RBA’s hawkish tone indicates that inflation pressures are likely to persist, suggesting further policy tightening may be on the horizon. The market is currently pricing in another…
2026.02.03 2026.02.03 Greenback Gains Ground Amid Shutdown And Strong Data. Forecast as of 03.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Investors fear a repeat of the US dollar sell-offs of the 1980s and 2000s. Therefore, the slightest signals are a reason to buy the EUR/USD pair. Conversely, when they do not occur, the pair falls. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading…
New Zealand’s upcoming quarterly jobs report could reveal more green shoots in the economy, supporting the case for its central bank to turn less dovish. What are markets expecting, and how can you trade the event? Here are the points you need to know! This Article Is For Premium Members Only Become a Premium member for full…
Oil prices have jumped on this headline and stocks are at the lows of the day. The latter was already underway but the oil price jump was more noticeable. The market is acting like this was some kind of averted Pearl Harbor when it was probably a drone miles away. I wouldn’t get too excited about this. The report…
The recent de-escalation of trade tensions between Canada and China is expected to provide relief for Canadian agricultural exporters, particularly in the Prairies and coastal regions. China will reduce tariffs on Canadian seafood, peas, and canola meal, while Canada will lower tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles. However, uncertainties remain regarding the durability of this truce and its…
2026.02.03 2026.02.03 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 03.02.2026 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 has turned bullish today. The article…
Cable has been climbing steadily since December, but looks due for a pullback to nearby support levels. Can the ascending trend line keep losses in check? Better keep tabs on these inflection points on the 4-hour time frame: GBP/USD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster With TradingView All that talk of a dovish Fed and dollar debasement has allowed Cable to…
