Dow Jones falls from record highs after consumer sentiment declines

The Dow Jones found new all-time highs on Friday before trimming gains. US consumer sentiment took an unexpected hit in August. Consumers are beginning to sour on economic outcomes as tariff effects begin to crop up. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to record highs early on Friday, touching chart territory north of 45,250 for the first time…

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USD/CHF: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 15.08.25 – 22.08.25

2025.08.15 2025.08.15 USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 15.08.25 – 22.08.25 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 the level of 0.8016 with a growth target of 0.8400 – 0.8550. A buy signal: the price holds above 0.8016. Stop Loss: below 0.7975, Take Profit: 0.8400 – 0.8550….

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Trump and Putin joint press conference ends with no deal

United States (US) President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded an initial face-to-face meeting in Alaska late Friday, with both parties delivering mutually inconclusive statements. Trump and Putin both delivered vague promises of “progress” on multiple fronts, but initial details remain light. Now, President Trump will be pivoting to hand-delivering Russia’s peace proposals on Ukraine to both…

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EUR/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 15.08.25 – 22.08.25

2025.08.15 2025.08.15 EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 15.08.25 – 22.08.25 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 the level of 1.1385 with a growth target of 1.2050 – 1.2400. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1385. Stop Loss: below 1.1340, Take Profit: 1.2050 – 1.2400….

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Putin now lands on US land for summit with Pres. Trump

As the leaders respective planes land on the tarmac in Alaska, and the world awaits the vision of both leaders on US soil, the US has reportedly readied a suite of options to punish Russia if the talks fail. Including sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil if Putin balks on cease-fire. The hype has been laid for this type of…

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Gold trades cautiously around $3,340 ahead of Trump-Putin meet

Gold price consolidates around $3,340 as investors await a meeting between US President Trump and Russian leader Putin. US Trump hinted that Russia’s Putin might agree to end the war in Ukraine. Traders remain confident that the Fed will reduce interest rates in September. Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with caution around $3,340 during the European trading session on Friday….

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GBP/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 15.08.25 – 22.08.25

2025.08.15 2025.08.15 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 15.08.25 – 22.08.25 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 the level of 1.3132 with a growth target of 1.3850 – 1.4000. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3132. Stop Loss: below 1.3090, Take Profit: 1.3850 – 1.4000….

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US stocks close mixed. Retail Sales solid, but inflation a concern.

U.S. equities ended the session with a mixed performance as investors weighed hopes for peace, hopes for a rate cut, but concerns about inflation continue to weigh as import prices rose sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to avoid finishing in negative territory largely due to a sharp gain in UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which jumped 11.98%. The rally…

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