The major assets flipped into risk-on mode after weak U.S. jobless claims overshadowed hotter CPI numbers, sealing in Fed cut expectations. Equities rallied to record highs, bond yields slipped, and the dollar tumbled as traders priced a more aggressive easing cycle from the Fed. Check out the headlines and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading sessions!…
UBS just raised their gold price forecast for 2025 year-end to $3,800, up by $300 from their previous projection. Meanwhile, they are also increasing their forecast for the middle of 2026 as they see gold hitting $3,900 then – up $200 from previously. The firm notes that: “We maintain an Attractive view on gold and stay long the metal…
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB’s decision to leave key rates unchanged at the September policy meeting and responds to questions from the press. Join our ECB Live Coverage here Key quotes “Growth shows resilience of domestic demand.” “GDP data reflects Q1 front-loading.” “Investment should be underpinned by government spending.” “Higher tariffs, stronger…
2025.09.12 2025.09.12 US Dollar Slips On Central Bank Divergence. Forecast as of 12.09.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ With the ECB pausing and the Fed resuming its cycle of monetary expansion, the EURUSD pair’s trajectory will depend on the US central bank and economic data. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways…
The U.S. economy saw an uptick in its August CPI figure from 2.7% year-on-year to 2.9% as expected while the core version of the report also came in line with consensus, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a monthly basis, the headline CPI rose 0.4% in August 2025, marking the largest monthly increase since January….
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The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% on Thursday, marking the second consecutive pause after eight cuts since June 2024. The unanimous decision came as inflation hovers around the bank’s 2% target and economic risks appear more balanced following recent trade agreements. Key Takeaways ECB held all three key rates unchanged: deposit rate at…
China Q3 GDP growth seen sub-5%, raising calls for more stimulus China’s economy is on track to expand by just under 5% in the third quarter, according to Societe Generale’s Greater China economist Michelle Lam, underscoring the risk of renewed slowdown pressure heading into year-end. Lam said the weaker momentum is likely to intensify calls for fresh policy easing…
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