The New Zealand dollar is trading at 0.5608 in the European session, down 0.35% on the day. On Monday, NZD/USD fell as much as 1.2% but managed to recover most of these losses. New Zealand employment expected to decline New Zealand releases its employment report on a quarterly basis and we’ll get a look at […]
Corporates eye complex FX hedges as carry costs mount – FX Markets End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Leveraged forwards and options-based structures entice treasurers facing rates uncertainty and FX volatility The shake-em-up economic policies trailed by new US president and so-called “disruptor-in-chief” Donald Trump have left corporate treasurers on both sides
2025.02.04 2025.02.04 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 04.02.2025 Alex Rodiоnovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ I welcome my fellow traders! I have made a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of margin zones methodology and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Gold continues to
The US and Canada agreed to pause the 25% tariff announced on Monday. A 10% tariff on Chinese goods took effect on Tuesday. Business activity in Canada’s manufacturing sector slowed in January. The USD/CAD outlook shows a sharp shift in sentiment that has boosted the Canadian dollar. A pause in Trump’s tariffs on Canada allowed
Global markets found some stability after the US agreed to a 30-day delay on tariffs against Mexico and Canada following agreements on fentanyl trafficking and border security measures. However, trade tensions remain elevated as Washington proceeded with the additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. In response, China retaliated by imposing a 15% tariff on
There’s no details on the investigation as China’s anti-monopoly regulator just issues a statement that they will be launching a probe into Google “for suspected violation of the country’s anti-monopoly law”. In China, Google’s search engine itself is blocked/banned but the firm does work with some local partners on things like advertising in the country.
The Australian Dollar could struggle as China is due to be hit with a 10% tariff later in the day. Traders monitor the development surrounding the tariff deal with China. Trump would suspend his tariffs after both countries agreed to send 10,000 soldiers to the US border to prevent drug trafficking. The Australian Dollar (AUD) rebounds
In brief: Trump signed an executive order to begin developing a U.S. government-owned investment fund. The fund could be used to profit from TikTok if an American buyer is found. TikTok has until early April to secure an approved partner or buyer. Trump wants the U.S. to take a 50% stake in TikTok. TikTok is
United States (US) President Donald Trump hit the newswires with a wide swath of off-hand statements on Monday, ranging from the war in Ukraine, where President Trump expects ‘rare earth metals’ in exchange for obtaining a ceasefire with Russia. Donald Trump also noted that he remains “not happy” with the Panama situation, and reiterated that
The euro has weakened at the start of the new week. EUR/USD slumped over the weekend and dropped as low as 1.0141, its lowest level since Nov. 2022. The euro has recovered somewhat on Monday and is trading at 1.0277 in the North American session. Still, the euro has dropped 0.76% since Friday’s close. US
After a burst of volatility earlier in the session, currency markets are taking a breather as traders reassess the evolving US tariff situation. Comments from White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett helped cool tensions when he clarified that, “This is not a trade war, this is a drug war,” directing the focus toward
Deutsche Bank has appointed Richard James from JP Morgan to run its foreign exchange single-dealer platform, AutobahnFX. James will be responsible for the growth and distribution of the bank’s electronic FX client offering for cash and derivatives, as well as algorithmic execution on the platform. He will be based in London and report to Ollie
2025.02.03 2025.02.03 How to Trade Bullish Harami Candles Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ A Bullish Harami pattern is a highly recognizable market reversal signal that experienced traders use to spot potential changes in trend direction. The word harami comes from an old Japanese word はらみ, which means pregnant, as the pattern visually resembles a pregnant woman. The pattern
2025.02.03 2025.02.03 Investors Turn to Safe-Haven Yen. Forecast as of 03.02.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ In contrast to the volatile performance of the Mexican peso, Canadian dollar, and Chinese yuan, the Japanese yen demonstrated resilience in the face of US tariffs. The Japanese yen’s status as a safe-haven asset supported USDJPY bears. Let’s discuss this topic and make
US President Donald Trump announced the start of tariffs on Canada. Trump’s tariffs will pressure the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates. Canada’s economy contracted by 0.2%. The USD/CAD outlook indicates a looming trade war between the US and Canada after Trump implemented a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. At the same time, Canada’s
