Dow Jones eases lower as investors rethink shutdown risks

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) knocked lower on Tuesday, following the broader market into the low side. Investors are reconsidering their disregard for the US government shutdown that has dragged into its second week and shows no signs of resolution. The Dow kicked off Tuesday with a hard drop from overnight highs above 46,800, falling over 420 points…

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

2025.10.08 2025.10.08 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 08.10.2025 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. Oil is trading in an upward correction…

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Chart Art: Did USD/CHF Just Break Above an Established Downtrend?

USD/CHF is holding steady above the .8000 psychological handle, putting the pair comfortably over a key resistance zone. What’s up with that? Here’s what we’re seeing on the 4-hour time frame: USD/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView The Greenback gained ground on Tuesday, likely helped by traders taking profits from recent losses and by investors seeking safety as political…

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The FOMC Minutes take centre stage

The US Dollar (USD) extended its weekly recovery, advancing to new two-week highs in a context dominated by the risk-off sentiment. Meanwhile, there was no news regarding negotiations to end the ongoing US government shutdown. Here’s what to watch on Wednesday, October 8: The US Dollar Index (DXY) added to Monday’s gains and surpassed the 98.50 level on Tuesday,…

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Wave Theory by Robert Prechter: Studying Charts and Market Psychology

2025.10.07 2025.10.07 Wave Theory by Robert Prechter: A Comprehensive Guide to Analyzing Price Charts Michael Hypovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/mikhail-hypov/ Over its nearly 90-year history, the Elliott Wave Theory has inspired a variety of interpretations, but only two have become foundational in technical analysis. This article explains everything you need to know about Robert Prechter’s wave theory, highlighting what makes his work particularly…

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Chart Art: WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) Back in Correction Mode!

WTI crude oil fell through support around the $62 per barrel mark and now seems ready to retest this area of interest. Will it hold as resistance? WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) 4-hour Chart by TradingView Resurfacing oversupply concerns, this time driven by the OPEC+ rumored production increase and resumed Iraqi Kurdistan crude flows to Turkey, dragged WTI crude oil…

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Big session coming up from the Fed – FOMC minutes, Barr, Kashkari, Musalem, Goolsbee speak

1320 GMT / 0920 US Eastern time St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem gives welcome remarks before the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. 1330 GMT / 0930 US Eastern time Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks at the 2025 Community Banking Research Conference in St. Louise, Missouri. 1800…

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Aussie holds firm above key support despite US Dollar strength

The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as renewed Greenback strength keeps the pair on the defensive. At the time of writing, AUD/USD is hovering near 0.6585, slipping below the 0.6600 psychological mark and trading within the narrow 0.6580-0.6620 band that has contained price action since last week. The near-term bias remains slightly…

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Forex Economic Calendar Overview: Key Events for the Next Trading Week (13.10.2025–19.10.2025)

2025.10.07 2025.10.08 Weekly Economic Calendar for 13.10.2025–19.10.2025 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Elevated volatility continues to stir up the markets, affecting not only the US dollar and major stock indices but also other major currencies across the board. The highlight of last week was the release of the Fed’s September meeting minutes on Wednesday. Investors continue to expect two more rate cuts…

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