The Czech Republic’s industrial production growth moderated in December after accelerating in the previous month, data from the Czech Statistical Office revealed on Friday. Separate data showed that the foreign trade surplus increased notably in December from a year ago as exports grew faster than imports. Industrial production advanced a working-day-adjusted 3.8 percent year-on-year in
Gold (XAU/USD) is trimming some losses on Friday, trading near $4,880 at the time of writing, after bounding from lows at $4.655 during the Asian session. A risk-averse market mood is providing some support to precious metals, although the US Dollar’s strength is keeping upside attempts limited for now. Gold drew some support from weak
Bitcoin falls out of bed but nears major support Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin has faced intensified volatility, with a sharp sell-off underscoring how even the largest and most liquid cryptocurrency remains highly sensitive to macroeconomic pressures, leveraged positioning and shifts in investor sentiment. Long-term narrative versus short-term price action While Bitcoin’s longer-term narrative –
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2026.02.06 2026.02.06 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 06.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Oil extended its
Risk aversion intensified overnight, with US equities posting broad-based losses. DOW and S&P 500 both closed more than 1.2% lower, while NASDAQ underperformed again, sliding nearly 1.6%. Notably, S&P 500’s break below near-term support zone around 6800 is technically significant. It suggests the tech-led selloff may be spilling over into more traditional sectors, raising the
Netherlands, The Consumer Spending Volume up to 0.8% in December from previous 0.5% Source link
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RBI holds rates at 5.25% as inflation stays low and growth outlook remains steady Reserve Bank of India unchanged, as widely expected Reserve Bank India monetary policy decision due 10am local (0430 GMT/2330 US Eastern time) Recap: BoJ policymaker flags need for further hikes as inflation nears target India eyes up to $80bn in Boeing
A potential $70–80bn Boeing order pipeline would be a headline boost for US aerospace, but markets still need detail on timing, funding and how much of the wider US–India trade package is binding. Summary: India is ready to place up to US$80bn of Boeing aircraft orders as part of a broader push to expand US–India
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to around $4,680 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal extends the decline as traders cover losses from equities and adjust positions. The preliminary reading of the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index report for February is due later on Friday. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME), the world’s leading
The average of household spending in Japan was down 2.9 percent on month in December, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday – coming in at 351,522 yen. That missed forecasts for a fall of 1.3 percent following the 6.2 percent jump in November. On an annual basis, household spending slipped 2.6
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Today is a bloodbath for global markets. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are taking center stage in the selloff, with BTC plunging 10% to $63,000 and altcoins suffering even steeper losses of 20% or more. The technology sector looks increasingly fragile, with price action bearing a haunting resemblance to the 2021 decline that sidelined the Nasdaq for
Analysts say gold’s recent correction does not signal a shift in fundamentals. Central bank buying, safe-haven demand and real-rate dynamics remain supportive, though near-term prices may stay volatile as markets react to data, policy and the dollar. investingLive Exclusive 2m ago Source link
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem said that he welcomes the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. In a speech at the Empire Club in Toronto on Thursday. He addedthat he knows Warsh has deep knowledge of financial markets and the international monetary system, and is looking forward to working with him. Key
Stock Benchmarks now all drag lower after the past few sessions of divergence With recent tech sector outflows, risk-assets are taking a hit Exploring High Timeframe Technical Levels for the Dow Jones and Nasdaq. Risk assets are not enjoying their 2026 resolutions. Kevin Warsh’s impact on markets remains unclear, but the immediate price action since
