This week gives forex traders a breather from central bank drama, shifting the spotlight to inflation and growth data instead. The dollar’s still standing strong despite some mixed signals, while the yen keeps drawing buyers thanks to its safe-haven status. With U.S. tariffs set to kick in August 1, traders are already jockeying for position ahead of what could…
Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi has escalated his warning on the U.S. housing market, shifting from a “yellow flare” to a “red flare” as conditions continue to deteriorate under the weight of high mortgage rates. In a series of posts on social media platform Twitter, Zandi outlined how persistently elevated mortgage rates—hovering near 7%—are exerting significant pressure on housing…
The US Dollar Index stalls as markets weigh Trump’s tariff threats and Fed independence. The US Dollar hinges on bank earnings and US economic data releases on Tuesday. Price action for the DXY remains under pressure with psychological resistance firming at 98.00. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the strength of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket…
2025.07.14 2025.07.14 US Dollar Wins Battle But May Lose War. Forecast as of 14.07.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The actions of the US president appear to be contrary to his objective of weakening the US dollar. The Fed is delaying its decision to reduce interest rates due to high tariffs against Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the EU. Let’s discuss this topic…
After Friday’s blockbuster jobs report, traders are wondering if Canada’s economy is running hotter than it looks. This week’s CPI will be the real test because if inflation stays tame, the BOC can sit tight a little longer, but if it heats up, rate cut hopes might go up in smoke. Here are points to know if…
Commerce Sec. Lutnick and USTR Greer to meet with GOP Ways and Means committee members about trade negotiations later this week. The Ways and Means Committee is in charge of Managing tariff and trade legislation, including free trade agreements Works with the U.S. Trade Representative and influences trade enforcement and customs policies. The Trump administration has pretty much usurped…
EUR/USD recovers from over two-week lows as traders reassess Trump’s tariff threats. US President Trump threatens 30% tariffs on all EU imports starting August 1. EU Commission proposes a second tranche of countermeasures targeting €72 billion worth of US imports. The Euro (EUR) regains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, after hitting its lowest level in over…
2025.07.14 2025.07.14 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 14.07.2025 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. Short-term forecast for oil, gold, and euro-dollar…
“Recency bias” is a buzzword that gets tossed around frequently in trading circles, but what does it actually mean? Put simply, recency bias is the tendency for traders to focus exclusively on recent events while ignoring older data that may be just as relevant (or even more so). This bias undermines a trader’s market analysis by clouding judgment and…
USDCAD technicals The USDCAD surged briefly on early Friday following President Trump’s formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, announcing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports effective August 1. The move cited national security concerns over fentanyl smuggling and a persistent trade deficit. While the announcement initially sparked bullish momentum, the rally failed to hold as price action…
