Zain Vawda Market Analyst Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled him towards a career as an analyst. He […]
2026.03.31 2026.03.31 US Dollar Records Its Strongest Monthly Gain. Forecast as of 31.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Before the conflict in the Middle East, the US dollar was falling as the global economy picked up speed. However, in March, the US currency rose at its fastest pace since September 2022 due to a slowdown in global GDP.
The S&P/ASX 200 advanced 40 points, or 0.5%, to close at 8,501 on Tuesday, snapping a three-session losing streak as U.S. futures strengthened on reports that President Trump may move to end hostilities in the Middle East, despite ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Sentiment was further supported by PMI data from key trading
The global energy market has effectively shrugged off a Wall Street Journal report suggesting US President Donald Trump is exploring an Iran exit strategy. Brent oil stays above $110 after a remarkably shallow dip. Asian stocks also turned red after a brief relief bounce. With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively blocked and the April
Meta – one of three Magnificent Seven technology firms that had shunned foreign exchange hedging – has begun using derivatives to manage short-dated currency risk, according to company filings. In its annual 10-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), published on January 29, the social media company said that in 2025 it
Summary: Global equities saw largest net selling since April 2025 Marks sixth consecutive week of equity outflows Selling heavily skewed toward short positions (5.6:1 vs longs) North America and Europe led selling in dollar terms Tech, industrials and healthcare hardest hit Asia saw sharp divergence between EM and DM flows European short exposure hits 10-year
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The value of retail sales in Japan was down 0.2 percent on month in February, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Tuesday – coming in at 12.155 trillion yen. That missed forecasts for an increase of 0.9 percent following the 1.8 percent jump in January. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This
Trump is reportedly open to ending the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a shift in priorities, though continued U.S. troop build-up suggests mixed messaging and ongoing risks to global energy flows. Wall Street Journal has the article, though (see below) I am wondering ifs its misdirection given the surge in US
Industrial output in Japan was down a seasonally adjusted 2.1 percent on month in February, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Tuesday. That missed forecasts for a decline of 2.0 percent following the 4.3 percent increase in January. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our premium content
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Summary: Netanyahu says Israel has weakened Iran’s missile capabilities and destroyed weapons factories Claims strikes have significantly degraded Iran’s military-industrial base Messaging reinforces narrative of operational success in ongoing campaign Focus remains on dismantling missile production and supply chains Comments align with broader push to curb Iran’s long-range strike capacity Signals continued military pressure rather
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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
Israel’s Channel 12 reports that Netanyahu’s government proposed to Trump that they should strike Iran’s energy infrastructure to accelerate the collapse of the regime. The report says Israeli officials have proposed a plan to Trump alleging there is a window of opportunity to topple the Iranian regime through the financial crash caused by potential strikes
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
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