Consumer confidence in South Korea strengthened in July, the latest survey from the Bank of Korea showed on Wednesday with an index score of 110.8 – up from 108.7 in June. Sentiment regarding current living standards was two points higher than in June, at 94, and the outlook was unchanged at 101. Sentiment related to […]
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
While earnings season is expected to steal much of the market spotlight this week, the spat between President Trump, his administration, and the Federal Reserve looks set to continue. Most recently, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for an investigation into ‘the entire Federal Reserve Institution,’ coining the phrase ‘mandate creep, ’ alleging the Federal
Pres. Trump is posting on Truth Social, the trade deal with Philippines. The Philippines would open up the market or United States with zero tariffs The US would impose a 19% tariff on all Philippine imports Trump announces that they will work together militarily as well. The baseline tariffs are similar to Vietnam except one
GBP/USD edges higher despite soaring UK borrowing as Dollar slips further Pound Sterling trades stable while focus shifts to flash UK/US PMI data GBP/USD edges lower below 1.3500 as uncertainty deepens ahead of August 1 tariff deadline Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments
The British pound is showing limited movement on Tuesday. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3500, up 0.09% on the day. A day earlier, the pound jumped 0.60% and hit a high of 1.3510, its highest level since July 11. Bailey warns government not to ease financial rules Bank of England Governor
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
European Markets are increasingly uneasy over signs that the EU is preparing serious retaliatory measures ahead of the August 1 US tariff deadline. The Anti-Coercion Instrument is increasingly in the spotlight, as EU leaders weigh how to respond to US President Donald Trump’s threat of sweeping 30% import tariffs. European equities are firmly in the
Crackdown on FX vendors could raise costs for dealers – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content MTF designation could cost aggregators and EMSs $3m to set up and $1m in annual maintenance Vendors that must register as multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) may end up passing increased regulatory costs on to
The USD is little changed vs the major currency pairs including the top 3- the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD. In the video above, I take a look at those three major currency pairs from a technical perspective outlining the key levels in play for traders today and explain why those levels are of significance. Overnight,
2025.07.22 2025.07.22 Platinum Peaks Amid Supply Cuts and Soaring Demand. Forecast as of 22.07.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ From a fundamental standpoint, platinum remains undervalued. However, the second half of the year could bring significant changes to the global economy. Will platinum manage to hit new record highs? Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan
The USD/CAD outlook indicates a slight rebound in the dollar. All eyes are now on the looming August 1 tariff deadline. The European Union is planning a tariff retaliation. The USD/CAD outlook suggests a slight rebound for the dollar as traders await updates on tariffs. The greenback fell on Monday amid uncertainty about ongoing trade
The Dollar holds marginal gains with investors cautious amid growing trade uncertainty. Risk appetite remains subdued as the trade talks with the European Union and Japan remain stalled. The DXY trades 0.15% above Monday’s lows, but still 1% below last week’s highs.against The US Dollar is trading moderately higher against its main peers on Tuesday,
Historic closing caps remarkable FTSE 100 recovery The FTSE 100 achieved a historic closing above 9,000 points for the first time in its 41-year history yesterday, finishing very slightly above this landmark level. This represents a significant psychological and technical milestone for Britain’s benchmark index, marking remarkable progress from the 8,000 level which was only surpassed
Reserve Bank of Australia’s policymakers said cutting the interest rate for a third straight time within the gap of four meetings would be inconsistent with the cautious monetary policy stance, the minutes of the July monetary policy meeting showed Tuesday. “Lowering the cash rate a third time within the space of four meetings would be
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
2025.07.22 2025.07.22 US Tariffs Boost Global GDP. Forecast as of 22.07.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ According to Trump’s statement, the market loves his tariffs. The global economy’s robust performance, as evidenced by an uptick in GDP, further validates his perspective. However, the situation contradicts the prevailing theory. What is the rationale behind this shift? Let’s discuss this
