US dollar falls as the dust settles

Oil is down, stocks are bid and the US dollar is slumping. The risk trade is swinging back into gear following Iran’s half-hearted attempt at retaliation against a US base in Qatar, with the market concluding it was a show for the domestic audience, similar to last years volley at Israel. The reversal in the US dollar today has…

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FactSet research (FDS) Q3 earnings lag estimates

FactSet Research (FDS – Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.37 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -0.93%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this…

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Oil Soars to 5-Month High As Markets Await Iran’s Retaliation. Forecast as of 23.06.2025

2025.06.23 2025.06.23 Oil Soars to 5-Month High As Markets Await Iran’s Retaliation. Forecast as of 23.06.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites has introduced a new stage in the ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Historically, oil has exhibited volatile behavior in response to significant escalations. Will history repeat itself? Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan…

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3 Ways to Prevent Sabotaging Your Trading Success

As silly as it sounds, the fear of success is as real as the fear of failure for some forex traders. In fact, I would argue that it is more detrimental than the latter because it is rooted in the subconscious. Everybody says they want to be successful, but some people fear the changes that success may bring. The idea is…

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Trump: Everyone keep oil prices down, I’m watching

Trump is posting in all caps: EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT! Careful out there if you’re buying oil futures — Trump will send you to Guantanamo 🙂 Crude is up about 20 cents today. Update, as Trump now adds: To The Department of Energy: DRILL,…

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Australian Dollar struggles due to increased risk aversion, US PMI awaited

The Australian Dollar depreciates as market sentiment weakens following US attacks on Iran’s three nuclear facilities. Australia’s Services PMI improved to 51.3 in June from 50.6 prior, while the Composite PMI increased to 51.2 from 50.5. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said that the US central bank could start cutting interest rates as soon as next month. The Australian Dollar…

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Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 23.06.2025

2025.06.23 2025.06.23 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 23.06.2025 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: Correction 4 is coming to an end. The price may rise in the impulse 5 soon. Consider buying with Take…

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Chart Art: EUR/USD Just Dropped to a Key Trend Support Zone!

EUR/USD looks ready to extend a weeks-long trend after falling to a key support zone! Can the pair sustain a bullish momentum in the next trading sessions? We’re taking a closer look at the 4-hour time frame! EUR/USD 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView Tensions in the Middle East flared up over the weekend after the U.S. hit Iran’s nuclear…

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Kremlin says US strikes on Iran have increased the number of participants in the conflict

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…

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