2026.09.18 2026.09.18 WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26 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 90.60 with a target of 115.50–125.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 90.60. Stop Loss: below 89.10, Take Profit: 115.50–125.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 90.60 will…

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The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.25% in September 2026, a 31-year high. But a split vote and Ueda’s cautious tone sent the yen lower.

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Nikkei reports that earlier today the Bank of Japan conducted a ‘rate check’ on FX rates. The move is often seen as a precursor to intervention but can sometimes be a feint. The report hit some time ago and since then, USD/JPY has backed off 158.00. The report says the calls were made late on the 18th and into…

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USD/CHF turns lower on Friday as the US Dollar (USD) loses momentum heading into the weekend, with traders booking profits after a strong weekly advance driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish interest-rate hike. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 0.8220 after briefly climbing above 0.8250 earlier this week, its highest level since May 2025. The…

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2026.09.18 2026.09.18 What Are Bollinger Bands and How Do They Work? Michael Hypovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/mikhail-hypov/ Bollinger Bands are among the most popular tools in technical analysis. Developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s, the indicator is widely used to assess market volatility and identify potential reversal points. Bollinger Bands can help traders evaluate current market conditions and analyze price dynamics. In…

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Having trading biases can impair our ability to read the markets objectively and make good trading decisions. The first step to overcoming these biases is to become fully aware of them.

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Gold Tests Crucial Technical Confluence. What Must Buyers and Sellers Do Next? !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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Over the past month, rates have continued to rise across maturities and regions. The global economy has shown more positive signs, supported by a manufacturing sector benefiting from massive investment in AI. In addition, the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on several refineries have pushed energy prices higher, with oil above USD100/bbl and European gas…

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2026.09.18 2026.09.18 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26 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 4,233.40 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,233.40. Stop Loss: below 4,165.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 4,233.40 will allow the…

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Both the Fed and ECB hiked interest rates and kept the door open for further tightening. Is one central bank more hawkish than the other?

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