United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH has been trading quietly, with intraday ranges clustered around current levels. Their 24-hour view suggests the Dollar is likely to stay confined within a narrow band, reflecting the lack of fresh directional clues from recent price action. Dollar seen confined in tight range “24-HOUR…
2026.08.18 2026.08.18 US Dollar Gains Ground Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty. Forecast as of 18.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ While Brent was trading in the $80–90 per barrel range, the divergence in monetary policy worked in favor of Brent bulls. However, everything changed after Iran seized a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Let’s examine the situation and develop a trading plan for…
The bond market just put the world on notice. On August 18, 2026, the US 30-year Treasury yield pushed above 5.3%, its highest since 2007. Japan’s 10-year government bond climbed to 2.95%, a level not seen since 1996. UK gilt yields crossed 5.06%, above 5% for the longest stretch in nearly two decades. German Bund yields hit their highest…
Canadian and US negotiators are expected to meet again ahead of midnight tariff deadline !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}
British Pound steadies as weak US data counters Iran risk The Pound Sterling steadies on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, while housing data misses estimates and US Industrial Production decelerates. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3547. Read More… British Pound trades lower against US Dollar after soft UK employment data The British Pound (GBP) is down 0.1% to…
2026.08.18 2026.08.18 Retail Investors and Indian Demand Could Boost Silver. Forecast as of 18.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Silver does not enjoy the same advantage as gold, which is purchased in bullion form by central banks, but it does have a strong base of retail investors ready to enter the market. Demand for physical silver is also growing in India. Let’s…
EUR/USD just ran into a trend resistance and is now drifting toward a support zone. Could bulls step back in, or is there more downside ahead?
Trump says there are no talks going on, or scheduled, with Iran; US naval blockade remains in full force !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}
Home Depot (HD) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.71 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.68 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.46%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this home-improvement retailer would…
2026.08.18 2026.08.18 Triple Witching: What It Is and How to Trade It Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Every quarter, the financial world prepares for one of the market’s most dramatic days. Traders call it triple witching, when three categories of derivatives expire on the same day. This day is known for extreme market volatility and exceptionally high trading volumes. But what lies behind…
