Bulls eye 0.7100 after US Retail Sales miss

The Australian Dollar advanced on Friday after US Retail Sales disappointed investors, increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve might not raise rates, as the economy showed tentative signs of weakness. The AUD/USD trades at 0.7083, up 0.34% AUD/USD Price Forecast: Technical outlook The daily chart shows the AUD/USD is bullish, but buyers remain unable to decisively crack the January…

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EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 1.1438 with a target of 1.1790–1.2088. A buy signal: the correction ends and the price settles above 1.1438. Stop Loss: below 1.1395, Take Profit: 1.1790–1.2088. Alternative scenario: Breakout and…

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US stocks end the week mixed; Russell 2000 closes at a record

US stocks finished mostly lower on Friday, taking some of the shine off a week that saw both the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 trade at record levels. The exception today was the small-cap Russell 2000, which bucked the broader weakness and closed at a new record high. The S&P 500 reached a fresh all-time high during the week…

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XAG stalls as yields cap recovery

Silver price advanced by some 0.39% on Friday, capped by rising US yields, even though US data was softer than expected. XAG/USD trades at $64.70, after bouncing off daily lows of $63.51. XAG/USD Price Forecast: Technical Outlook The white metal remains downward biased despite signs of bottoming around the $54.70 area, near the yearly low of $54.77. Momentum is…

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GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 1.3390 with a target of 1.3870–1.4140. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3390. Stop Loss: below 1.3345, Take Profit: 1.3870–1.4140. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level…

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Financial & Forex Weekly Recap: August 10-14, 2026

The week of August 11 kept markets off-balance from the open. Iran’s Strait of Hormuz standoff anchored the macro backdrop, with oil well bid and inflation anxiety running hot, while three back-to-back U.S. data releases drove more intraday movement than any diplomatic headline could manage. CPI matched forecasts on Wednesday and still triggered a sharp reversal. A softer PPI…

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Mexican Peso refreshes multi-month highs, Banxico minutes eyed

USD/MXN refreshed 24-month lows below 17.00 on Friday, but it has recovered some ground, with buyers stepping in and reclaiming the 17.00 level. Data from the United States (US) weighed on the Greenback, as consumer sentiment and Retail Sales deteriorated. The pair trades at 17.02, after bouncing off daily lows of 16.97. USD/MXN holds near two-year lows as traders…

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USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 14.08.26 – 21.08.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 160.52 with a target of 154.60–151.76. A sell signal: the price holds below 160.52. Stop Loss: above 161.10, Take Profit: 154.60–151.76. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation…

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