China July data – China’s consumer price inflation flat y/y, but higher than expected m/m

China’s consumer prices were flat y/y in July, as government efforts to rein in excessive competition offered some relief from deflationary pressures. Analysts caution that the path out of deflation will be long and may require stronger stimulus measures. Consumer Price Index (YoY) (July) 0.0%, no change from a year earlier, beating forecasts for a small decline a second…

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The Dollar Likes Extremes. Forecast as of 08.08.2025

2025.08.08 2025.08.08 The Dollar Likes Extremes. Forecast as of 08.08.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ According to the dollar smile theory, the USD index rises during recessions or periods of strong US economic growth. Stagflation is neither extreme, which weakens the greenback. Let’s discuss it and make a trading plan for EUR/USD. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Donald Trump…

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White House to clarify misinformation on gold tariffs

From Bloomberg: The Trump administration suggested it would issue a new policy clarifying that imports of gold bars should not face tariffs, after the government stunned traders by ruling that they would be subject to duties. Comex gold futures surged to a new all-time high earlier in the day, but has since come off. The recent news sent the…

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD for Today (August 8, 2025)

2025.08.08 2025.08.08 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 08.08.2025 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…

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