US Dollar firms on upbeat economic data, Trump backs off Powell

The US Dollar regains ground as US President Donald Trump walks back the threat to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index trades near three-week highs, buoyed by sticky inflation and stable Treasury yields. Technical breakout signals bullish momentum, with upside targets at 99.50 and the psychological 100.00 level. The US Dollar (USD) gains positive traction on…

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GBP/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 18.07.25 – 25.07.25

2025.07.18 2025.07.18 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.07.25 – 25.07.25 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 1.3250 with a target of 1.4000 – 1.4220. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3250. Stop Loss: below 1.3100, Take Profit: 1.4000 – 1.4220. Alternative…

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Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD for Today (July 18, 2025)

2025.07.18 2025.07.18 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 18.07.2025 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. Oil continues to trade in a short-term…

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What are the main events for today?

In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the Eurozone current account data. In the American session, we have the US Housing Starts/Building Permits and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report. The housing data continues to be largely ignored as the focus remains on employment/inflation. The…

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EUR/JPY retreats from YTD high with price action falling in a tight range

EUR/JPY pauses after rising to a fresh YTD high on Wednesday. Japan’s disappointing Trade Balance and a dovish BoJ remain supportive of EUR/JPY strength. EUR/JPY holds above 172.00 as bulls defend support, psychological resistance firms at 173.00 The Euro (EUR) is trading in a narrow range against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, after reaching a one-year high of…

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FX option expiries for 18 July 10am New York cut

There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold. The dollar looked to be making strides yesterday before Fed governor Waller opened the can of worms on a suggestion to cut rates in July here. The greenback fell a little although Fed funds futures are still holding the line in not expecting…

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Euro stabilizes above 0.9300 as bears fails to trigger a breakdown

The EUR/CHF is holding firm above 0.9300 as bears fail to trigger a breakdown. The cross has remained trapped in a sideways channel between 0.9300 and 0.9430 since early May. The RSI is pointing upward at 45.84, showing early signs of bullish momentum. EUR/CHF is holding firm on Thursday, with the pair attempting to rebound from the lower boundary…

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China’s Commerce Minister: China-US economic and trade relations have gone through storms

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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