2026.01.16 2026.01.16 Silver Attracts Speculators. Forecast as of 16.01.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ If the US decision to delay tariffs on critical minerals failed to stop XAG/USD bulls, what could? Higher mining and processing volumes? Rising costs? Unlikely, as long as silver remains in the hands of speculators. Let’s discuss this and make a trading plan.  The article covers the following…

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Article Highlights Daily MACD crossover turns bearish, signaling a loss of upside momentum after GBP/JPY’s rally toward 214.00. Price pulls back from recent highs but remains mid-range near 212.25, not yet testing key support below. Follow-through is key, with traders watching whether downside momentum develops or stalls within the recent range. GBP/JPY has started to lose some upside momentum…

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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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EUR/USD drops even though the Dollar pared some of its earlier gains on Friday sparked by solid US economic data releases in the week, which has improved the outlook for the labor market. This trimmed the chances for further easing by the Federal Reserve, a tailwind for the Greenback. The pair trades at 1.1599, down 0.08%. Euro edges lower…

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2026.01.16 2026.01.16 USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 16.01.26–23.01.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above the level of 156.00 with a target of 162.00–165.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 156.00. Stop Loss: below 156.00, Take Profit: 162.00–165.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the…

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The US Dollar navigated a turbulent week of Fed Chair investigations, escalating tariff threats, and leadership speculation, while the New Zealand Dollar emerged as the top performer.

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Markets: Gold down $32 to $4582, silver down 3% WTI crude oil down 32-cents to $59.51 US 10-year yields up 6.7 bps to 4.23% JPY leads, AUD lags S&P 500 down 0.1% It’s a holiday on Monday and markets on Friday mostly traded like an extra-long weekend. Newsflow was steady with some Fed talk ahead of the midnight blackout…

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2026.01.16 2026.01.16 WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 16.01.26–23.01.26 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 62.20 with a target of 50.50–45.00. A sell signal: the price holds below 62.20. Stop Loss: above 62.20, Take Profit: 50.50–45.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation…

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The U.K. economy returned to growth in November 2025, posting a stronger-than-expected 0.3% m/m expansion and reversing October’s contraction. Production rebounded, and services activity picked up, even as pre-Budget uncertainty hung over the economy. Still, the pound finished the day lower against most major currencies, as broader market forces ended up mattering more than the upbeat domestic data. Key…

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