Whether it’s after a well-deserved month-long vacation or a self-imposed sabbatical from trading, it can be challenging to get back in sync with the markets after a big hiatus. For one, you might not be feeling up to speed with the latest economic and political developments, so it’s tough to pinpoint which data releases or headlines might impact price…
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The S&P 500 has sharply corrected its recent advances – is it poised for more downside? Volatility breakout system update My Volatility Breakout System reversed to a short position on Thursday, as the S&P 500 hit the sell trigger at 6,328.27. The strategy gained 363.94 points on its long position since June 3. That’s yet another successful trade facilitated…
Will this week’s jobs data give the RBNZ another reason to lean dovish? Our Event Guide for the New Zealand’s Q2 2025 Employment Report lays out the cracks showing up in leading indicators, hinting that the actual numbers could miss forecasts. Here’s why NZD/JPY and EUR/NZD could be prime setups if the report throws a curveball: This…
The European Union will delay its planned retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., originally set to begin Thursday, as part of a deal reached between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Following weeks of trade talks, the EU has agreed to a six-month suspension of its countermeasures in a move seen as a concession to ease…
Headline HICP inflation surprised modestly to the upside in July, holding steady at the ECB’s 2% target, against our and consensus expectations for a move lower to 1.9%, ABN AMRO’s economist Bill Diviney reports. Food inflation picking up “Core inflation was in line with expectations at 2.3%. The drivers of the surprise in the headline figure were less disinflation…
2025.08.04 2025.08.04 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 04.08.2025 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: The price continues to move within a correction. Consider selling with a target of 107,842.00. XRPUSD: A bullish impulse is expected…
When trading with a funded account, many traders forget that clearing the challenge phase is just the beginning. Yes, to clear them is a win, but the real deal starts once traders go live. Once they go live, they enter a world full of pressure with real capital at stake. Not only do the rules get tighter, but the…
The NZDUSD extended lower last week, breaking back below its rising 100-day moving average (currently at 0.59455) — a key technical barometer. Recall that in July, dips below this level (July 16 and 17) failed to hold, resulting in upside reversals. This time, sustaining price action below the 100-day MA is critical for sellers to maintain control. A move…
Gold firms above $3,350 as the US Dollar remains under pressure on Monday. The soft July NFP report has heightened market bets on a potential interest rate cut in September. Fears of political interference grow after US President Donald Trump fires BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. Gold (XAU/USD) kicks off the week on a cautious note, trading flat to slightly…
