Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:46:06 GMT Tech sector rallies while semiconductors face turbulence Following today’s trading session, the U.S. stock market presented a tapestry of bullish momentum mixed with cautious pulls, particularly within the semiconductor space. Notwithstanding some declines, investor optimism in technology stocks defined the day. 💻 Technology and Consumer Electronics: A Beacon of…
The Indian Rupee falls to near 87.90 against the US Dollar as inflation in India grew moderately in July. India’s retail inflation rose by 1.55% on year, the lowest level seen in eight years. Both the US and China have agreed to extend the tariff truce for 90 days. The Indian Rupee (INR) declines to near around 87.90 against…
2025.08.12 2025.08.12 Platinum Avoids Tariffs But Faces More Roadblocks Ahead. Forecast as of 12.08.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Donald Trump’s policies are both hindering and helping platinum. The precious metal has avoided tariffs, which will calm the market. However, import duties on cars are creating headwinds for the XPTUSD. Let’s discuss these topics and make a trading plan. The article covers…
Can the July U.S. inflation figure seal the deal for a Fed rate cut soon? Our Event Guide for the U.S. CPI Report points out that the manufacturing sector saw slower price pressures for the month while Fed officials have reiterated the transitory impact of tariffs. Here’s what I’m watching on GBP/USD and USD/CHF in this…
Fundamental Overview The USD has been weak almost across the board since the NFP report as the softer than expected data triggered a quick dovish repricing and a change in stance for many Fed members. The market is pricing 57 bps of easing by year-end compared to just 35 bps before the NFP release. It’s highly likely that more…
South Africa Manufacturing Production Index (YoY) came in at 1.9%, above forecasts (1%) in June
2025.08.12 2025.08.12 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 12.08.2025 Alex Rodiоnovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ I welcome my fellow traders! I have made a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of margin zones methodology and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Oil continues to trade in a short-term…
EUR/GBP appears to be struggling to move past its latest highs, forming a potential double top on its 4-hour chart. Can it break below the neckline to signal a reversal? Or will it make another attempt to break higher and sustain the uptrend? EUR/GBP 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView Thanks to the Bank of England’s surprise “hawkish cut” last…
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USD/JPY’s price action remains caught in a holding pattern as markets mull various factors including PM Ishiba’s political career, tariff implication and Fed-BoJ policy divergence. Pair was last at 147.73 levels, OCBC’s FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note. USD/JPY retains bias to sell rallies “US CPI (tomorrow) may be a trigger for UST yields, depending on the…
