EUR/USD edges higher on Thursday as signs of easing tensions in the Middle East reduce safe-haven demand for the US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1625, up 0.25% on the day. Market sentiment improved after the United States announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, one of Iran’s key demands to end…
2026.06.04 2026.06.04 Guide to Bitcoin Cycle Maxim Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/maxim-tkachenko/ For more than a decade, Bitcoin’s halving-driven cycles have shaped the crypto market, reducing BTC supply and fueling periods of euphoria followed by sharp corrections. Today, however, the landscape is changing. Institutional investors, macroeconomic forces, and spot Bitcoin ETFs are transforming market dynamics, making historical patterns less reliable. Investors who continue…
USD/JPY is knocking on a VERY important technical resistance zone! Will the pair draw enough bearish attention to turn lower again?
The USDCHF surged higher in trading yesterday, breaking above a key downward-sloping trendline near 0.7893 and then pushing through its 200-day moving average at 0.79066. That move marked the pair’s first break above the 200-day moving average since April 8 and gave buyers the green light to extend the rally. Momentum carried the pair above the April 29 high…
Danske Research Team expects the ECB to raise its deposit rate by 25bp to 2.25% on June 11, in line with market pricing and consensus. They highlight upside surprises in core inflation and higher Oil futures, alongside weaker Euro area growth. They see updated staff projections justifying two hikes in 2026 assumptions and still prefer lower short-end swap rates….
2026.06.04 2026.06.04 Pound Steadies as Sluggish GDP Growth May Keep BoE on Hold. Forecast as of 04.06.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The futures market expects the repo rate to rise from 3.75% to 4.25% in 2026. However, the weakness of the UK economy and labor market will most likely prevent the Bank of England from taking aggressive action. Let’s discuss this…
Manufacturing hit its strongest reading since May 2022 at 54.0. Services surpassed expectations at 54.5 versus 53.7. In both cases, employment is contracting while prices continue to run hot. Here’s why the latest ISM PMI surveys could make the Fed’s policy headache get worse. What Are PMIs Anyway? The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a composite reading based on…
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Deutsche Bank’s Early Morning Reid note reports that US equities have broken a nine-day winning streak as higher Oil prices, hawkish Fed pricing and negative AI news hit risk sentiment. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both fell, with the Magnificent 7 underperforming, while Asian indices and Bitcoin also declined, reflecting broader risk-off positioning across global equities. AI disappointment triggers…
2026.06.04 2026.06.04 Greenback Surges on Strong US Data and Middle East Tensions. Forecast as of 04.06.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The ceasefire in the Middle East has escalated into a low-intensity conflict. However, Donald Trump is prepared to be patient and continues to believe in diplomatic efforts. How long will his patience last? Let’s analyze the situation and develop a trading…
