BOJ’s Himino reaffirms rate hike path with Middle East risk the key caveat

BOJ Deputy Governor Himino told the Diet the central bank will continue raising its policy rate, while flagging that timing will depend on how Middle East developments affect Japan’s economy and prices. Summary: Himino confirmed the BOJ intends to continue raising its policy rate and adjusting the degree of monetary accommodation in line with economic activity, prices and financial…

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Euro weakens amid US-Iran peace deal uncertainty

The EUR/USD pair trades in negative territory around 1.1635 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace agreement boosts a safe-haven currency. The European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olaf Sleijpen and Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari are set to speak later on Tuesday.  Fox…

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Reversal Indicators for Forex: How to Find Trend Changes

2026.05.25 2026.05.25 Forex Reversal Indicators: How to Find Reversal Points Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ A trend reversal means a change in the direction of a long-term price movement. A trend-following trader aims to identify potential zones or levels where prices may reverse, and to enter or exit a trade at the right time. There are many tools for finding optimal reversal…

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Clashes at 159.00, retreats to 50-day SMA

USD/JPY edges lower during the North American session, sponsored by geopolitical headlines, which weighed on the US Dollar. In the meantime, fears of a possible intervention of Japanese authorities in the FX markets underpinned the Japanese Yen. The pair trades at 158.91, down 0.19%. USD/JPY Price Forecast: Technical outlook From a technical perspective, USD/JPY is consolidating above the 50-day…

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How to Invest in Gold in May 2026: 5 Best Ways

2026.05.25 2026.05.25 How to Invest in Gold: A Complete Guide 2026 Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ Gold remains one of the main safe-haven assets during periods of economic instability, rising inflation, and heightened market volatility. Investors tend to rely on gold to safeguard their capital and diversify portfolios, particularly amid crises and geopolitical tensions. This overview explores the enduring appeal of gold…

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Canadian Dollar firms against weaker US Dollar despite pressure from falling Oil prices

USD/CAD trades on the back foot on Monday, snapping a four-day winning streak as markets monitor evolving developments surrounding ongoing US-Iran negotiations. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3803 after easing from an intraday high near 1.3820. The US Dollar (USD) came under selling pressure after reports suggested the United States (US) and Iran were…

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