Standard Chartered’s Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester highlight that around 80% of global trade moves via sea routes, with Asia, and particularly China, increasingly dominant in port rankings and liner shipping connectivity. They note that enhanced Chinese connectivity and rising intra-EM trade are reshaping global logistics, relative terms of trade, current account performance and supply-chain […]
Gold (XAU/USD) has breached $5000/oz, challenging the consensus that its recent rally was a “dead cat bounce.” While the long-term trend is bullish, the short-term view is neutral-to-bearish, with a key upside breakout level at 5046. A barrage of US data and geopolitical risk ahead this week could be a key driver for Gold prices.
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Prior was +0.4% Capacity utilization 76.2% vs 76.5% expected Manufacturing output +0.6% vs +0.4% expected The Federal Reserve’s industrial production data for the fall was complicated by delayed releases stemming from the government shutdown, with October and November figures published jointly on December 23 and December data following on January 16. Despite the reporting disruptions,
Dollar trades slightly firmer as investors position ahead of FOMC minutes from January meeting. The hold decision itself is old news; what markets want to understand is how far policymakers are from resuming rate cuts. The dissent from Governors Christopher Waller and Stephen Miran was expected, given their dovish leanings. The more critical insight lies
Solana range trades in little volatility Over recent weeks, Solana (SOL) has stabilised above its early February $67.70 low, following its sharp mid- to late January sell-off. It marked a sharp reversal from the tentative stabilisation many traders had hoped would extend into early 2026. What initially appeared to be a routine pullback quickly developed into
Both contracts reclaimed February’s central pivots after Tuesday’s full rotation, with the market now pressing into decision zones where acceptance or rejection will shape the post-Minutes response. ES and Dow trading desk — Feb 18, 2026 Mid-London – New York: CP reclaimed ahead of the Fed Minutes ES trading desk — Feb 18, 2026 S&P
UK consumer price inflation eased to a ten-month low in January on weaker fuel and food costs, raising expectations of an interest rate reduction by the Bank of England. The consumer price index posted an annual increase of 3.0 percent, the Office for National Statistics reported Wednesday. This was the lowest inflation since March 2025,
Macro update Wall Street edges higher: US equities finished with modest gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.07%, the S&P 500 adding 0.1% and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.14%, recovering from earlier losses in a still-volatile session. Tech rebounds but software lags: The S&P 500 technology sector ended 0.5% higher, supported by NVIDIA and Apple, while software
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2026.02.18 2026.02.18 EUR to INR Forecast for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030 and Beyond Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ The EURINR currency pair reflects the value of the euro against the Indian rupee. The rate is influenced by macroeconomic factors, financial regulators’ policies, and global economic trends. The EURINR pair attracts both short-term traders and long-term investors, playing a pivotal
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Global digital asset markets saw a distinct change in capital behavior throughout 2025. While JPMorgan data tracks nearly $130 billion in inflows for the year, the capital allocation did not follow the pattern of previous bull cycles. Liquidity refused to trickle down into broader speculative markets. Instead, flows remained stubbornly concentrated in major caps like
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When is the UK CPI data and how could it affect GBP/USD? GBP/USD trades slightly lower at around 1.3556 as of writing. The 20-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) trends lower at 1.3593 and continues to cap rebounds. Price holds beneath this gauge, maintaining a short-term bearish bias. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 39 (below
The RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25%, reiterated that policy will stay accommodative while inflation returns toward target, and brought forward its projections for a potential first hike, reinforcing a data-dependent, gradual normalisation path. Summary: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held the OCR at 2.25%, reinforcing that policy remains supportive. The updated OCR track
Bitcoin has rejected at $70,000 multiple times, down ~28% in February. Geopolitical risk, “Clarity Act” stalls, and pressure on corporate treasuries weigh on prices. A confirmed bearish Symmetrical Triangle breakout suggests a move toward $60,000. Most Read: Gold & Precious Metals slide: Iran diplomacy and Lunar New Year drain liquidity Bitcoin continues to toil in
