Steady appreciation backed by PBoC stance – Societe Generale

Societe Generale analysts highlight CNY’s firm trend, with the currency advancing to 6.7424, its strongest level since February 2023, on Dollar weakness and lower US yields. The PBoC reiterates an accommodative stance and targeted support while avoiding explicit rate or RRR cut signals, as 10-year CGB yields fall below 1.70%. Policy support underpins currency strength “CNY maintains steady appreciation…

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Dollar Holds Euro Bulls at Bay. Forecast as of 14.08.2026

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 Dollar Holds Euro Bulls at Bay. Forecast as of 14.08.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The tailwinds from the stock market rally, falling Treasury yields, and the prospect of Fed rate cuts failed to push EUR/USD quotes significantly higher. The pair rose only modestly following the release of the PPI data. Let’s examine the situation and develop a trading plan….

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3 Key lessons for investors and traders

A stock can beat Wall Street’s earnings estimates and still fall sharply. Another company can miss an estimate and rally. This is not necessarily irrational. Stock prices respond to how results compare with the expectations already reflected in the price, not simply whether the headline says “beat” or “miss.” Key takeaways for stock investors An earnings beat is not…

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

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 USD/CAD: 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 1.3900 with a target of 1.4250–1.4400. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3900. Stop Loss: below 1.3860, Take Profit: 1.4250–1.4400. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level…

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Strategy, Metaplanet face possible removal from MSCI index under proposed eligibility rules

MSCI has proposed excluding Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firms Strategy and Metaplanet from its Global Investable Market Indexes (GIMI) under a new eligibility framework targeting firms it classifies as non-operating companies, according to a consultation document. Strategy, Metaplanet among firms facing possible removal from MSCI index The proposal would introduce additional quantitative screens to identify corporate issuers whose business operations…

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What Is Dividend Yield? Meaning & Formula

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 What Is Dividend Yield? Meaning, Formula, and Examples Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Stock investing appeals to millions of people because it offers two ways to earn returns: through capital appreciation and dividend payments. The first requires investors to wait for the right time to sell their shares, while the second can provide a steady stream of investment income over…

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US GDP and labor markets are basically stable

Chicago Fed Pres. Goolsby is on the wires saying US GDP and labor market are basically stable The weak retail sales represents one month of data Continued spending weakness could be worrying supported the July rate decision Notes is that the past two productivity data releases were very poor. If it persists, it could change the AI narrative Encouraged…

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