WTI Crude Oil: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 19.12.25 – 26.12.25

2025.12.19 2025.12.19 WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 19.12.25 – 26.12.25 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 60.15 with a target of 50.50 – 45.00. A sell signal: the price holds below 60.15. Stop Loss: above 60.15, Take Profit: 50.50 –…

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Chart Art: USD/JPY’s Triangle Consolidation Near Its December Highs

USD/JPY looks ready to test a resistance level that could make or break its weeks-long consolidation! Will the pair make a run toward its January highs before the year ends? Or is USD/JPY setting up for a bearish reversal instead? USD/JPY 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView The U.S. dollar has clawed back some ground after Thursday’s U.S. inflation reports…

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ECB policymaker Rehn tries to keep the door open for rate cuts

Our next policy move is not automatically an interest rate hike Future decisions are to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis Inflation risks are now slightly tilted to the downside But not in favour of pre-emptive or “insurance” rate cuts at this stage Outlook for growth and inflation in the euro area remains highly uncertain That due to the…

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Techchnical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (December 19, 2025)

2025.12.19 2025.12.19 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 19.12.2025 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. The oil price maintains its short-term downtrend….

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Chart Art: GBP/CHF’s Head and Shoulder Pattern Above 1.0600

GBP/CHF is testing a key support zone after hitting resistance at 1.0675! Is the pair headed for new December lows? Or will the bulls step up and keep the pair inside a range? GBP/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points earlier this week. But the decision leaned hawkish for…

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Australian Dollar dips as US Dollar strengthens despite Fed cut bets

The Australian Dollar (AUD) declines against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, losing its daily gains. However, the AUD/USD pair received support as the US Dollar (USD) lost ground amid rising expectations of US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts following the unexpectedly cooled US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in November. The AUD could receive support from investors’ caution…

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ECB Holds Rates Steady, Signals Easing Cycle Likely Over

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% on Thursday for a fourth consecutive meeting, maintaining its pause in the easing cycle that saw eight rate cuts between June 2024 and June 2025. The unanimous decision came as the ECB upgraded its economic growth forecasts and projected inflation to stabilize around the 2% target through…

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Japan finance minister flags fiscal sustainability, debt reduction focus

Summary Japan signals greater focus on fiscal sustainability Debt-to-GDP reduction framed as confidence booster Tax relief costs revised higher Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama signalled a renewed emphasis on fiscal discipline when outlining priorities for compiling the next fiscal year’s budget, highlighting the need to balance policy support with long-term sustainability and market confidence. Speaking on Friday, Katayama said the…

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