Macro update ​Oil steady despite ceasefire extension: Brent held near $93 and WTI around $89 per barrel as prices stabilised following the recent rally, with markets assessing the impact of the US extending its ceasefire with Iran. ​Hormuz disruption limits downside: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely halted, keeping around 20% of global energy flows […]

UK inflation climbed to 3.3% in March 2026 The inflation surge, linked to geopolitical tensions, reinforces the Bank of England’s necessity to maintain a restrictive policy stance Second round inflation effects on food and services may only be felt in the months ahead The GBP/USD pair has transitioned into a constructive recovery phase after breaking

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2026.04.22 2026.04.22 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 22.04.2026 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 Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price may fall in impulse [5]. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 62,400.16.

The headline is via Bloomberg, in citing Tasnim News Agency which is affiliated with the IRGC. If true, then it is good news as it creates an incentive for Iran to come to the negotiating table. For now, the ceasefire looks to be extended as per US president Trump’s announcement. However, further talks look to

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2026.04.20 2026.04.22 Weekly Economic Calendar for 27.04.2026–03.05.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Geopolitical issues in the Middle East and developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive short-term market trends, even overshadowing the release of key economic data. Nevertheless, during the week of April 27–May 3, 2026, investors will focus on the central bank meetings in Japan, Canada,

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Stock Markets faced a brutal dual-threat reality-check today, as shifting monetary policy and collapsing geopolitical diplomacy combined to trigger a violent late-session selloff. The trading session was already under heavy pressure following incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing. Warsh delivered a resolute but mixed-feelings message, emphasizing the need for a reform of

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Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing