Baker Hughes rig count -5 at 588

The weekly Baker Hughes rig count shows: Crude oil rigs -3 at 452 Natural Gas rigs -1 at 127 Total rigs -5 at 588 For the year: Oil was 412 Natural Gas was at 122 Total rigs was at 539. Crude oil is trading at $87. That’s up $0.17 on the day. For the trading week, the price is…

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ETH soars above $2,500 as US interest improves

Ethereum price today: $2,520 Ethereum ETFs are on track to record their best week in 2026 after recording four consecutive days of net inflows worth $220.7 million. Profit-taking and long-term holders’ distribution have been calm, strengthening the bullish momentum. ETH could stretch its rally to $2,750 if it holds above $2,431. Ethereum (ETH) is up 8% on Friday, extending…

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USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 21.08.26–28.08.26

2026.08.21 2026.08.21 USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 21.08.26–28.08.26 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 0.8132 with a target of 0.7755–0.7593. A sell signal: the price holds below 0.8132. Stop Loss: above 0.8170, Take Profit: 0.7755–0.7593. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the…

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Bulls reclaim 0.8000 as recovery stalls

The USD/CHF advanced on Friday, registering a modest 0.07% gain, trading at 0.8010. During the week, the pair finished with losses of over 1.49%, triggered by a drop in US yields on Wednesday, as the US Treasury tries to cap elevated yields on the 30-year bond. USD/CHF Price Forecast: Technical Outlook USD/CHF price action shows some “sort” of consolidation,…

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EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 21.08.26–28.08.26

2026.08.21 2026.08.21 EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 21.08.26–28.08.26 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 1.1564 with a target of 1.1790–1.2088. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1564. Stop Loss: below 1.1520, Take Profit: 1.1790–1.2088. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.1564 will allow the…

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Bulls target YTD high after breakout

The Aussie Dollar finished the week with gains of over 0.82% on Friday and up more than 1.20% for the week as the US Dollar tumbled following the US Treasury Department’s announcement of a bond buyback for the long end of the curve. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7170, after rebounding near 0.7067. AUD/USD Price Forecast: Technical Outlook AUD/USD price…

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Gold Has Found Its Niche. Forecast as of 21.08.2026

2026.08.21 2026.08.21 Gold Has Found Its Niche. Forecast as of 21.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ When confidence in currencies, bonds, and the authorities that issue them declines, demand for decentralized finance rises. Against this backdrop, the success of gold and Bitcoin should come as no surprise. Let’s discuss this topic and outline a trading plan for XAU/USD. The article covers the…

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