Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly decreased in the month of January, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Monday. The report said construction spending fell by 0.3 percent to an annual rate of $2.190 trillion in January after climbing by 0.8 percent to a revised rate of $2.198 trillion in December. […]
Gold has undergone a dramatic shift in both technical tone and momentum, and the price action over the last few sessions is sending an important signal to traders. The first warning came on Friday, when gold closed below its 100-day moving average for the first time since December 2024. That break was significant. The 100-day
For those looking at the bigger picture, the recent pullback in gold prices may be seen as an opportunity. However, there are various factors at play for market participants to consider. I for one remain optimistic of a price recovery, but this will still hinge on how geopolitical headlines shape inflation, monetary policy expectations and
Sales rates and order book under pressure However, beneath the stable headline figures, underlying demand indicators remain mixed creating forward visibility concerns. Bellway reported a private reservation rate of 0.47 homes per outlet per week, down from 0.51 a year earlier, highlighting softer sales activity through the autumn period. The forward order book also declined,
Markets shifted into a “trust but verify” mode as sharp volatility unfolded following a sudden geopolitical pivot. Initial optimism surged after US President Donald Trump announced a pause in planned strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, but gains were quickly tempered as Iran denied any direct or indirect talks, raising doubts over the credibility of the
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2026.03.23 2026.03.23 Oil Price Surges As Trump’s Ultimatums Keep Markets On Edge. Forecast as of 23.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ No matter what the US says about the conflict in the Middle East, the reality is that a resolution remains highly unlikely in the near term. At the same time, there are no clear signs of increased
As energy prices continue to stay elevated, there are growing worries that the latest development will derail the economic recovery in Europe. In particular, the German manufacturing sector looked like it was starting to show some signs of life to start the new year. And then, we have all of this happen in the last
Singapore’s consumer price inflation moderated in February amid slower price growth in accommodation and private transport, data published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry showed on Monday. The consumer price index, or CPI, climbed 1.2 percent year-over-year in February, slower than January’s increase of 1.4 percent, which was
Global markets are entering a critical countdown as tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran escalate ahead of a looming deadline. US President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum has introduced a clear timeline for military action, shifting market dynamics toward event-driven positioning and heightened volatility. Asian markets have reacted most sharply to the developments. South Korea’s
2026.03.23 2026.03.23 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 23.03.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The last part of impulse 5 appears to be developing. Consider selling the asset with Take Profit
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Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz reopening Iran threatens retaliation targeting US and Gulf energy infrastructure IEA warns crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks, flags supply losses USD firms in thin trade; USD/JPY back above 159.50 Asian FX weak, KRW hits lowest since 2009 Gold sharply lower, falling below $4,340 Oil spikes at
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IEA warns crisis worse than 1970s shocks as Hormuz disruption drives global energy strain. Summary: IEA warns Middle East crisis is “severe” and escalating Birol says situation worse than both 1970s oil crises combined Reopening Strait of Hormuz seen as the single biggest solution IEA consulting governments on potential further strategic oil releases No fixed
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Saudi pipeline lifeline cushions oil shock, but risks of further disruption remain high. Summary: Saudi Arabia activates East-West pipeline to bypass Hormuz disruption Pipeline reroutes crude to Red Sea port of Yanbu amid Gulf closure Exports from Yanbu surge to ~3.6–4.0mb/d, around half pre-war levels Move helps offset loss of ~20mb/d flows typically passing through
