The U.S. Preliminary Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose at an annualized rate of 3.3% according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis report, representing a significant rebound from the first quarter’s 0.5% contraction and exceeding the advance estimate of 3.0%. Key Takeaways from Q2 2025 GDP Report GDP Growth Revised Higher: Real GDP growth was upgraded to 3.3% from the…
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The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is nosing ahead this morning, extending yesterday’s gains through the upper 1.37s and staking a claim on being one of the better-performing G10 currencies on the week so far, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. US/Canada 2Y yield spread pushes to fresh low w/ FV at 1.3606 “Sliding US short-term yields,…
2025.08.28 2025.08.28 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 28.08.2025 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. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The correction is completed. Expect the price to rise in sub-wave 5 to a high of 124,560.00. Consider long positions….
Tokyo headline CPI 2.6% y/y expected 2.6%, prior 2.9% CPI excluding fresh food 2.5% y/y expected 2.5%, prior 2.9% CPY excluding fresh food & energy (a gauge of underlying inflation) +3.1% y/y, the highest since January 2024 expected 3.0%, prior 3.1% These sort of inflation levels, all well above the Bank of Japan 2% target, keeps the BoJ on…
The Euro (EUR) is entering Thursday’s NA session with marginal gains as it extends Wednesday’s impressive recovery from a sub-1.16 intraday low, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. RSI is marginally bullish and back above 50. “Sentiment is dominating as market participants breathe a sigh of relief over easing political concerns in Europe. The Dutch…
2025.08.28 2025.08.28 Pound Ticks Higher as UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High. Forecast as of 28.08.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The divergent pace of monetary expansion, Britain’s robust economy, and the US’s path toward fiscal dominance are fuelling a rally in GBPUSD quotes. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways The British…
Senior Trump administration official: Package shipments to U.S. to face flat duties of $80–$200 for six months before shifting to specific duty rates This is in relation to Trump’s removal of the ‘de minimis’ exemption on buying low value products from overseas. US consumers will now be taxed a minimum of $80, and up to $200, for ordering such…
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is steady against the US Dollar (USD), trading with modest support as it extends Wednesday’s bull reversal, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. Markets eye Fed/BoE divergence “Movement has been limited in the absence of any major domestic data releases. Fundamentals are offering material support as we note the continued climb…
2025.08.28 2025.08.28 Guide to the Crypto Bear Market: How to Recognize, Survive, and Build a Strategy Gleb Kabanovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/gleb-kabanov/ A bear market often unsettles investors as crypto prices tumble and sentiment turns negative. Yet bear market territory is more than just declining prices, as it can also create profit opportunities. With the right investments, a bear phase can lay the…
