Article Highlights Parabolic Rally Meets Consolidation: Up 111% YTD from $30s to $80 peak in December. Now pulled back 11%. Williams %R shows cooling from overbought extremes. Critical Support Zone in Focus: $68-$72 area anchored by 20 SMA at $68.14. Break below targets 50 SMA at $56. Hold above keeps bull structure intact for retest of $80. Strong Moving…
The euro is proof that once something in financial markets becomes overly hated, it doesn’t take much to lift it. The common currency was the top G10 currency in 2025, rising 13.3% against the US dollar. It was closely followed by the Swiss franc with the Australian dollar and British pound in third and fourth place, respectively, gaining about…
Gold stays on the back foot on the last day of 2025 and trades near $4,300, possibly pressured by profit-taking and position adjustments. Nevertheless, XAU/USD remains on track to post gains for December and extend its winning streak into a fifth consecutive month.
2025.12.31 2025.12.31 How Trump Is Shaping the Forex Market. Forecast as of 31.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Donald Trump has been stirring up markets throughout the year, not only through tariffs, but also through his peace diplomacy and pressure on the Fed. How has this affected Forex, and what lies ahead? Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The…
TL;DR summary: OPEC+ is widely expected to reaffirm its planned pause in oil output increases at a meeting this weekend, as evidence builds of a growing global supply surplus and slowing demand growth. With crude prices under sustained pressure, the group appears inclined to prioritise market stability over further production hikes. — OPEC+ is expected to stick with its…
EUR/USD loses ground for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, trading below 1.1730 after peaking above 1.1800 last week. The pair struggles amid a moderate US Dollar (USD) rebound following the release of December’s Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Meeting minutes. From a wider perspective, however, the common currency remains on track to a 14% yearly appreciation, boosted by the…
2025.12.31 2025.12.31 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 31.12.2025 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis. Cryptocurrency prices are falling as predicted. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: Wave (Z) may target 80,770.57. Consider short positions. XRPUSD: The price is expected…
Introduction: What Is Prop Trading? Prop trading, short for proprietary trading, occurs when a financial firm uses its own money to trade in the market instead of using clients’ funds. Instead of making money by charging fees or commissions to customers, these firms aim to make direct profits from their trading activities. For traders, working with a prop firm…
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, December 31: The US Dollar (USD) Index extends its recovery heading toward the end of the year and trades at a fresh nine-day high above 98.30 on Wednesday. The US Department of Labor will publish the weekly Initial Jobless Claims data later in the day. The New York Stock Exchange…
2025.12.31 2025.12.31 Where Is the US Dollar Headed? Forecast as of 31.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The US dollar is on track for its weakest performance since 2017. Its outlook for 2026 remains bearish. That said, a pause in the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing cycle gives EUR/USD bears an opportunity to push back. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan….
