Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (August 17, 2026)

2026.08.17 2026.08.17 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 17.08.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Gold has rebounded from the support A…

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US Treasury yields surge as 30-year hits 2007 high

US Treasury yields advance on Friday during the North American session after reversing their course following the release of US Retail Sales data last week, which disappointed investors. Meanwhile, the lack of news from the Middle East kept Oil prices higher amid fears of a resumption of hostilities. Long-end yields climb as debt, supply and inflation concerns dominate US…

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How to Trade & Invest in a Bear Market

2026.08.17 2026.08.17 Trading Strategies for a Bear Market Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ A bear market is a prolonged period of falling prices in which the broader market or a specific asset class loses 20% or more from its recent high. For example, bear markets are common in crypto when virtually all coins are in the red.  In the stock market, bear…

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Canada Inflation Hits 3% on Gas

Canada’s inflation rate climbed to 3.0% in July 2026, a touch hotter than the 2.9% economists expected. Gasoline did most of the damage as the Middle East conflict pushed pump prices back up. Strip out gas, though, and inflation looks calm, which is why the Bank of Canada may stay put. Canada CPI July 2026: Key Takeaways Headline inflation:…

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Gold maintains the upside pressure above $4,400

XAU/USD Current price: $4,423 The US Dollar trades on the back foot amid reduced hopes of interest rate hikes. The United States and Iran are working to extend the truce by 60 more days. XAU/USD maintains upward pressure near August highs. Gold price kicked off the week, maintaining upward pressure, trading not far below the $4,400 mark. The US…

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