Gold jumps above $4,600 on Fed uncertainty, safe-haven flows

Gold Price (XAU/USD) jumps to near $4,600 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal extends the rally after retreating from a fresh record high of $4,630 in the previous session amid uncertainty and geopolitical risks. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for December will take center stage later on Tuesday. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair…

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TA Alert of the Day: EUR/USD’s Stochastic Hints at a Potential Buy Signal From Oversold Levels

EUR/USD is attempting to stabilize after a sharp pullback from late-December highs. Momentum just flashed a classic “early turn” setup. The Stochastic is crossing higher from oversold territory, a condition that often precedes a rebound. This is the type of shift that often gets attention because it can develop before the price has made an obvious trend change. Welcome…

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Fitch warns Fed independence is key pillar of U.S. sovereign credit rating

Summary: Fitch flags Fed independence as key U.S. rating support Agency monitoring governance and institutional checks closely Comments follow Trump administration pressure on Powell S&P also warns Fed credibility underpins U.S. rating Central bank independence seen as systemic credit anchor Ratings agencies have drawn a clear line around Federal Reserve independence, warning it remains central to U.S. sovereign credit…

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US Dollar Declines On Trump-Powell Feud. Forecast as of 12.01.2026

2026.01.12 2026.01.12 US Dollar Declines On Trump-Powell Feud. Forecast as of 12.01.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ With the release of US labor market statistics for December and renewed fears of pressure from the US government on the Federal Reserve, the EUR/USD pair found a bottom as investors followed the “buy the rumor, sell the news” principle. Let’s discuss this topic and make…

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XAG/USD hits $86 record amid Powell indictment

Silver (XAG/USD) rally extends for the second straight day on Monday, with buyers pushing prices to a new record high of $86.23 a troy ounce, posting daily gains of nearly 7.50%, courtesy of the US Department of Justice, which has indicted the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell, over the renovations of the Fed’s buildings. At the time of…

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (January 12, 2026)

2026.01.12 2026.01.12 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 12.01.2026 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. Last week, the euro price reached the…

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Premium Watchlist Recap: Australian CPI (November 2025)

Australia’s CPI reading fell short of estimates in November, as annual inflation slowed from 3.8% to 3.4% and briefly revived dovish RBA expectations. Which AUD strategies moved beyond the watchlist stage, and how did shifting overall market sentiment impact the outcomes? Watchlists are price outlook & strategy discussions supported by both fundamental & technical analysis, a crucial step towards…

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