The Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate for Q1 has declined to 2.1% from 3.2%. The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2026 is 2.1 percent on March 6, down from 3.0 percent on March 2. After recent releases from the US Census Bureau, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…
USD/JPY rises and challenges the 158.00 figure on Friday, up over 0.20% after the latest US employment report signaled weakness in the labor market. Also, the Middle East conflict deteriorates market mood, maintaining the US Dollar (USD) bid during the week. US Dollar holds firm on risk aversion even as NFP miss boosts Fed cut bets February’s Nonfarm Payrolls…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 Top Richest People in Vietnam: Billionaires List Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ In the dynamic economic landscape of Southeast Asia, Vietnam stands out for its rapid economic growth, which has created a new generation of Vietnamese billionaires with fortunes worth billions of dollars. The richest man in Vietnam has long become more than just a subject of curiosity; it is…
By definition, black swan events are unexpected and extremely difficult to predict. It’s possible that we could see huge gaps, wild swings, and increased volatility during big events… or we could see no movement at all. Remember the time when the Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprised the markets with the decision to stop defending EUR/CHF’s 1.2000 floor? The move…
In the video above, I take a look at the technicals driving the 3 major currency pairs – the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD – as the price action defines the bias, the risk and targets during the news driven market. That news will shift – at least temporarily to the US jobs report and the retail sale. The US…
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that recent US labour data and escalating Middle East tensions are supporting the Dollar. Stabilising jobless claims and sharply lower Challenger layoffs precede a key payrolls release that could shift the Federal Reserve toward a more symmetric stance. A stronger-than-expected jobs report is seen as potentially alleviating US growth concerns…
2026.03.06 2026.03.06 WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.03.26–13.03.26 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 63.60 with a target of 87.00–95.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 63.60. Stop Loss: below 63.60, Take Profit: 87.00–95.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 63.60 will…
Thursday’s session was defined by the intersection of persistent Middle East war tensions, resurging oil prices, and a U.S. labor market picture that remained resilient heading into Friday’s critical nonfarm payrolls report. The U.S. dollar finished the day as the top performer among major currencies, supported by sticky inflation concerns and hawkish Fed commentary, while equities extended their slide…
We’re starting to see oil prices approach the highs from yesterday and most notably, WTI crude oil is wanting to hold above the crucial $80 mark. Despite all the volatility and a couple of downside spikes here and there, it’s been an otherwise one-sided push higher mostly for oil prices all through this week. Right now, we’re seeing WTI…
Here is what you need to know on Friday, March 6: Market participants gear up for the release of the US February employment report on Friday, which will feature Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), Unemployment Rate and wage inflation figures, while navigating through the headlines surrounding the Middle East crisis. Following the Senate vote on Wednesday, the US House has rejected…
