Australia May 2025 business conditions index falls to 0 vs +2 in April (long-run average is around +6) 0 is a 4.5 year low Business confidence index rises to +2 vs -1 in April Some of the sub measures: sales index +5 in May vs. +6 in April employment index 0 vs 4 in April profitability unchanged at -4…
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2025.06.09 2025.06.09 Gold trading in 2025: how to choose the best strategy for beginners Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ The history of gold as a monetary value began over 5,000 years ago. Initially, gold was used for forging and minting coins, and gold dust was also used as payment means. With the surge in global production, some countries began to use Au…
FX markets brace for another pivotal week dominated by US inflation data and lingering trade uncertainties. Let’s dive into how these developments could influence the major currencies this week!
Citigroup moved its US rate cut forecast to September from July expects three cuts this year instead of four expects 75bp of rate cuts this year instead of 100 expect a 25bp rate cut in each of September, October and December forecasts two rate cuts of 25 bps each in January and March of 2026 — Maybe its just…
AUD/USD firms above prior psychological resistance, now support at 0.6500. China’s positive trade data and trade negotiations with the United States contribute to AUD strength. Australia looks ahead to Tuesday’s Wespac Consumer Confidence data for signs of how Australians feel about the economy, which could impact AUD/USD price action. The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading higher against the US…
2025.06.09 2025.06.09 How to Trade Forex with $100 Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ “How much money should I invest to profit from Forex?” New traders often ask that question at the beginning of their trading journey. A few dollars will be enough to start trading in a cent account, but you will need at least $100 to become a professional trader and…
This week, our currency strategists focused on the BOC Monetary Policy Statement for potential high-quality setups. Out of the four scenario/price outlook discussions this week, one discussion arguably saw both fundie & technical arguments triggered to become a potential candidate for a trade & risk management overlay. Watchlists are price outlook & strategy discussions supported by both fundamental &…
Last month featured a wave of predictions about $40 oil after OPEC+ announced fresh production hikes but it hasn’t unfolded that way. For one, there is increasing optimism about global growth in light Trump’s climb-down on Liberation Day tariffs. In addition, the actual barrels that have flowed into the market have been smaller than feared. The influential May secondary…
USD/JPY eases toward 144.00 as trade talks take center stage. The United States and China attempt to restore trade relations, benefiting risk sentiment. Japan makes progress with its own talks with the US, limiting the Yen’s decline. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is steadying against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as markets digest developments in the US-China trade talks. …
