Interest rates are likely to drop – Commerzbank

In recent weeks, I have often read that the inflation shock triggered by US tariffs will not be too severe, and that even if it is, it will only be temporary, with the possibility of interest rate cuts by the Fed. This is either justified by survey-based inflation expectations that are no longer quite so high, or by subdued…

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Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 22.07.2025

2025.07.22 2025.07.22 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 22.07.2025 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 is rising in the fifth part of a bullish impulse to a high of 126,160.57. Consider long positions….

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Mixed open for the US major indices

The US major indices are trading mixed with the NASDAQ lower, the S&P near unchanged and the Dow industrial average higher. The small-cap Russell 2000 is also up modestly. A snapshot of the market currently shows: Dow industrial average up 138 points or 0.31% at 44462.24 S&P index unchanged at 6305.44 NASDAQ index lower by 88 points or -0.43%…

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Non-negligible risk premium – ING

Recent UK data releases have not endorsed the market’s tentative speculation on faster Bank of England easing, and two-year GBP swap rates are around 8bp above last week’s lows. Expectations are firmly back on a cut in August and one in December – which is also our call, ING’s FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes. No meaningful impact on the…

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Platinum Peaks Amid Supply Cuts and Soaring Demand. Forecast as of 22.07.2025

2025.07.22 2025.07.22 Platinum Peaks Amid Supply Cuts and Soaring Demand. Forecast as of 22.07.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ From a fundamental standpoint, platinum remains undervalued. However, the second half of the year could bring significant changes to the global economy. Will platinum manage to hit new record highs? Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan for the XPTUSD. The…

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Chart Art: USD/CHF’s Potential Trend Retracement Near .8000

USD/CHF is finding technical support from a previous area of interest! Will this help the pair extend its weeks-long uptrend? Let’s take a closer look at the 4-hour chart: USD/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView The U.S. dollar retraced its gains against the Swiss franc last week, after FOMC member Waller openly backed rate cuts. That, along with upbeat…

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US Dollar Index (DXY) consolidates losses below 97.50 amid renewed tariff concerns

The Dollar holds marginal gains with investors cautious amid growing trade uncertainty. Risk appetite remains subdued as the trade talks with the European Union and Japan remain stalled. The DXY trades 0.15% above Monday’s lows, but still 1% below last week’s highs. against The US Dollar is trading moderately higher against its main peers on Thursday, as US Treasuries…

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD for today (July 22, 2025)

2025.07.22 2025.07.22 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 22.07.2025 Alex Rodiоnovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ I welcome my fellow traders! I have made a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of margin zones methodology and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Gold’s short-term trend is shifting upward. The…

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