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US President Trump on likely reciprocal tariffs: We’ll see

US President Trump on likely reciprocal tariffs: We’ll see

When asked if reciprocal tariffs are still coming on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said ‘we’ll see’. Trump commented on this at an event to welcome home a hostage released by Russian President Vladimir Putin late Tuesday. Market reaction Markets remain on tenterhooks on Trump’s tariffs uncertainty, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) finding fresh […]

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda has not said much at all so far

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda has not said much at all so far

I posted headline comment earlier: So far, that’s it from him, Reuters have a recap up, this is it, In full! Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will continue to conduct its monetary policy with the aim of achieving its 2% inflation target sustainably and stably. Ueda made the

Review of the main events of the Forex economic calendar for the next trading week (17.02.2025 – 23.02.2025)

Review of the main events of the Forex economic calendar for the next trading week (17.02.2025 – 23.02.2025)

2025.02.11 2025.02.12 Economic Calendar for the Week 17.02.2025 – 23.02.2025 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Trump’s statements about introducing new restrictive tariffs are shaking up the markets. In times of such extreme uncertainty, investors are forced to turn to safe-haven assets like gold, government bonds, and the yen to protect their assets. In the upcoming week, 17.02.2025 –

Surges as US yields rise, eyes on 200-day SMA

Surges as US yields rise, eyes on 200-day SMA

USD/JPY rebounds 0.35% from 151.64 low, driven by bond yield movements. Technical analysis hints at bullish shift; resistance near 200-day SMA at 152.76. Downside risks if SMA not surpassed; supports at 152.00 and 150.93 in focus. The USD/JPY climbed during the North American session. It trades at 152.52 and posts gains of over 0.35% after

Stocks have taken a turn back to the downside

Stocks have taken a turn back to the downside

The US stock have taken a turn to the downside with the NASDAQ index leading the way. The NASDAQ index is now down -0.64% at 19590. The low price just reached 19579.77. On the downside, the price of the NASDAQ is approaching its 200 hour moving average at 19569.54. (Green line on the chart below).

Cautious Trading Prevails as Markets Await Retaliations to US Tariffs

Cautious Trading Prevails as Markets Await Retaliations to US Tariffs

Trading is relatively subdued today across global markets as investors assess the fallout from the US steel and aluminum tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. Major European equity indexes are treading water, while US futures are slightly in the red. Treasury yields are recovering, though it remains too early to confirm a reversal of the

Australian dollar drifting after mixed confidence data

Australian dollar drifting after mixed confidence data

The Australian dollar is showing little movement on Tuesday.  In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6279, up 0.05% on the day. Australian business confidence jumps, consumer confidence stagnant Australian confidence indicators were mixed on Tuesday.  The Westpac consumer sentiment index climbed 0.1% in February to 92.2 points, which means a majority of the

Gold Climbs to New All-Time Highs. Forecast as of 11.02.2025

Gold Climbs to New All-Time Highs. Forecast as of 11.02.2025

2025.02.11 2025.02.11 Gold Climbs to New All-Time Highs. Forecast as of 11.02.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ What factors have contributed to the 11% rally in the XAUUSD since the beginning of the year? Could these be shifts in a geopolitical landscape or Donald Trump’s tariffs? At the same time, was it due to central banks’ increased gold

USD/CAD Price Analysis: Tariff Fears Boost Greenback

USD/CAD Price Analysis: Tariff Fears Boost Greenback

Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The outlook for the US economy is brightening with additional tariffs. Economists believe US inflation will be slower, increasing by 0.3% in January. The USD/CAD price analysis shows CAD sellers returning to the market amid fears of the impact of Trump’s new tariffs on Canada’s

Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 11.02.2025

Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 11.02.2025

Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis. Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price will presumably continue declining in the actionary wave [Y]. Consider short positions from the current level with Take Profit at 89,129.00. XRPUSD: A decline in the final part of the bearish correction is projected. Consider

Gold Nears 3000 as Muted Reaction to Metal Tariffs Fades, Fed Powell in Focus

Gold Nears 3000 as Muted Reaction to Metal Tariffs Fades, Fed Powell in Focus

Dollar is trading is a mildly firmer tone while Gold inches closer to the key 3000 psychological level after US President Donald Trump officially raised tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. However, the broader market reaction has been relatively subdued. Major US equity indexes managed to post modest gains overnight, and 10-year Treasury yield also

Corporates pressed on FX hedges as dollar surge bites

Corporates pressed on FX hedges as dollar surge bites

Foreign exchange losses have begun to mount for some of the largest global corporates, with the likes of Amazon, Apple and Nike reporting revenues negatively affected by continued US dollar strength in the fourth quarter. Since September, the dollar has risen by as much as 7% against many G10 and emerging market currencies, reducing the

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