European indices kick start the day with solid gains at the open

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…

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US Dollar Declines As Shutdown May End Soon. Forecast as of 10.11.2025

2025.11.10 2025.11.10 US Dollar Declines As Shutdown May End Soon. Forecast as of 10.11.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The absence of data resulting from the shutdown is prompting a degree of caution among both the Fed and traders. These developments are reflected in the decline in volatility on the Forex market. As a result, the US dollar gains strength. Let’s discuss…

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How to Pass a Prop Firm Challenge: Rules, Mindset & Trading Plan Guide

A prop firm is any financial institution that makes large amounts of capital available to traders for their trading activities in the hopes of securing profits that can be split between trader and firm. There are traditional prop firms that recruit traders through normal employment methods and pay them a salary. Then, there are new-age prop firms that operate…

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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: US government shutdown will end in days

China suspends special port fees on US ships for one year The US Senate has approved the first vote needed to reopen government, 60-40 vote BoJ’s Nakagawa says the Bank expects to continue raising rates as economy, prices improve Satellite images show China’s missile buildup accelerating since 2020, CNN reports US suspends investigation of China targeting of maritime, logistics,…

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USD/CAD trades lower to near 1.4030 amid talks to end US federal shutdown

The USD/CAD pair trades 0.12% lower to near 1.4030 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The Loonie pair faces selling pressure as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) broadly outperforms its peers, except antipodeans, following the release of the upbeat Canada labour market data for October on Friday. Canadian Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of…

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Event Guide: U.K. Employment Report (October 2025)

After the BOE surprised markets with a dovish voting split, all eyes are on the UK’s October labor data. Traders will want to see if this week’s report seals the deal for a December rate cut. Planning on trading this week’s data release? Here are points you need to know first! This Article Is For Premium Members…

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Member highlights the importance of wages to future policy decision

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) published the Summary of Opinions from the October monetary policy meeting, with the key findings noted below.    Key quotes One member emphasized checking initial momentum toward next year’s wage talks as firms firm up plans after US tariffs set at 15%. Future policy decision key to whether firms maintain positive wage-setting behaviour. Uncertainty remains…

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