US Dollar Gains as Oil Prices Climb. Forecast as of 25.09.2026

2026.09.25 2026.09.25 US Dollar Gains as Oil Prices Climb. Forecast as of 25.09.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Although the US and eurozone economies both appear strong, they respond differently to developments in the oil and petroleum products markets. Europe, in particular, tends to face higher energy costs. Let’s explore this dynamic and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair. The…

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Trade surplus seen widening – ING

ING’s Asia-Pacific research notes that South Korea’s upcoming data should show stronger industrial production and a widening trade surplus, even as export and import growth moderates. Technology and semiconductor exports are expected to underpin the surplus. At the same time, headline CPI is forecast to ease slightly, with core inflation decelerating more sharply, pointing to reduced underlying price pressures….

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (September 25, 2026)

2026.09.25 2026.09.25 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 25.09.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders. Gold remains under selling pressure and…

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Defensive currency positioning takes hold

The week in one sentence: Sterling and Euro shorts deepened in the week to September 22, while Yen longs were cut sharply. Oil positioning improved despite a steep price decline, and Gold exposure remained crowded. The main signal was a more defensive currency positioning backdrop. JPY: Longs retreat Speculators turned less constructive on the Japanese Yen (JPY), reducing their…

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Ichimoku Cloud Indicator: Signals & Strategy

2026.09.25 2026.09.25 Ichimoku Cloud Explained: How to Use the Ichimoku Indicator Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Trading in financial markets requires not only intuition but also proven technical analysis methods. Among the many tools available, the Ichimoku indicator stands out as a comprehensive system. It was developed by Japanese journalist Goichi Hosoda in the 1930s. Its full name, Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, translates…

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Bitcoin continues to hold support near key swing area.

Bitcoin is trading modestly lower after an earlier attempt to move higher lost momentum. The price reached a high of $85,238 before falling to $83,161. It is currently near $83,787, down about $600, or 0.71%, on the day. The technical question is whether buyers can defend the breakout from earlier this week. Buyers defend the breakout area On Tuesday,…

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US Treasury yields rise as 30-year bond hits 22-year high

US Treasury yields turned mixed on Friday as the long-end of the curve, the 20s and 30s, posted gains while the short-end and the belly of the yield curve retreated from multi-year high levels. The US 10-year Treasury yield holds firm at 5.20% after peaking at a 19-year high of 5.228%. Long-end yields climb while Fed tightening bets keep…

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