Markets hover amid lack of progress in Iran and continued high valuations in the AI sector

EU mid-market update: Markets hover amid lack of progress in Iran and continued high valuations in the AI sector; What next? Early Fall could paint a new picture. Notes/observations – Another session lacking a substantial shift in narrative. For geopolitics, two ADNOC ships were attacked in Hormuz a day after Trump claimed “total control”; Bessent has flagged unprecedented economic…

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Technical analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (August 14, 2026)

2026.08.14 2026.08.14 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 14.08.2026 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 continues to pull back. The article…

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Chart Art: EUR/NZD Sellers to Target Range Support Near 1.9550?

EUR/NZD tagged the top of its two-month range near 1.9750 and is now sliding back toward the lower half of the consolidation. Could sellers be setting their sights on another test of the 1.9550 range floor? EUR/NZD 4-hour Forex Chart Faster with TradingView The euro heads into Friday with the Euro Area’s second estimate of Q2 GDP and preliminary…

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Higher intraday band within broader range against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD is consolidating after a brief spike, with the pair expected to trade intraday in a slightly higher 1.1515–1.1550 range as the underlying tone firms. Over 1–3 weeks, they judge the Euro to be in a range-trading phase between 1.1480 and 1.1580, while a medium-term rebound…

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Swiss Franc strengthens as softer US inflation pressures US Dollar

USD/CHF halts its four-day winning streak, trading around 0.8140 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency pair edges lower as the US Dollar (USD) faces downward pressure following a softer-than-expected US inflation report. Market attention is now turning toward the upcoming US July Retail Sales data scheduled for release later in the day. Adding to the broader inflation…

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TA Alert of the Day: Is NZD/CAD Setting Up for an Oversold Bounce?

NZD/CAD has pulled back sharply from its early August highs and is now testing a support area that has repeatedly drawn buying interest in recent months. With selling pressure building near this key decision zone, traders are watching closely for signs that the decline may be losing steam. Will buyers step in and defend support, or will sellers force…

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