2026.01.30 2026.01.30 What Is Statistical Arbitrage? How Traders Use Stat Arb Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ Statistical arbitrage in trading is an alternative to traditional strategies based on technical and fundamental analysis. The method is based on a mathematical model that uses statistical correlations between the prices of highly correlated assets. If the spread between their quotes widens, […]
USD/JPY price analysis tilts to the upside as the dollar recovers on the Fed hold and the US Senate approval to avoid a shutdown. BoJ remains highly accommodative, keeping the yield differential unattractive for yen buyers. FX intervention warnings keep yen losses in check. USD/JPY is consolidating after recent gains. The pair remains supported by
Market players will be watching precious metals closely as we look to wrap up January trading. That will not only have an impact in the commodities space but there will be broader spillovers to the likes of the dollar and risk sentiment as well. As we see the profit-taking and volatility swings accelerate, it could
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Japan Housing Starts (YoY) came in at 1.3%, above forecasts (-4.1%) in December Source link
The USD rose broadly on this: USD has jumped on rumors Kevin Warsh will be new Fed Chair, announcement due Friday As the hours have passed folks are becoming more confident it Warsh. They say he’s a hawk. I’m skeptical. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.9678 compared to the previous day’s fix of 6.9771 and 6.9459 Reuters estimate. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability,
Total credit in Australia was up 0.8 percent on month in December, the Reserve Bank of Australia said on Friday – exceeding expectations for 0.6 percent, which would have been unchanged. Credit was up 7.7 percent on year. Housing credit was up 0.7 percent on month and 6.9 percent on year, while personal credit rose
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But today’s flows feel different. It is almost impossible to predict tops in such extreme, unidirectional trends. Some periods can be more favorable for squeezes. Some others are more favorable for rangebound conditions and selloffs. And such periods tend to change at the beginning of the New Year, at the start of Quarters, Months, or
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
The Risk of a Bigger Drop: Some analysts warn that if the US government shutdown lasts a long time, Bitcoin could fall much further. If people continue to panic, the price might even slide toward $60,000. This would be a 30% drop from where it is now. Looking at the technical picture and Bitcoin’s position
GBP/USD tumbles during the North American session on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates unchanged and revealed a stabilization of the jobs market. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3779, down 0.18% Sterling tumbles as the Fed signals labor market stability, lifting the Dollar and pressuring risk assets On
Oil jumps 5% as traders predict attacks on Iran are getting closer by the second Exploring Technical Analysis for a rally in the commodity WTI could still be rising further – checking potential levels for breakouts Oil is a complex commodity to trade – affected by numerous countries, suppliers, refineries, economic activity, and, these days,
2026.01.29 2026.01.29 Risk Tolerance in Investing Artem Parshinhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-parshin/ Nowadays, trading in financial markets goes hand in hand with understanding risk tolerance. After all, the very first thing most traders want to know is how much risk an investment truly involves. That is why having a clear sense of your risk tolerance level is essential before
SAP shares plunge 14% as cloud backlog growth disappoints investors SAP’s sharp drop marks the stock’s steepest one-day decline since October 2020, when shares slid 22% following disappointing third quarter (Q3) results, and leaves SAP on course for its lowest close since May 2024. With a DAX 40 weighting of around 15%, SAP also dragged down Germany’s
Trading in the FX markets has turned notably listless, with Dollar continuing to drift lower but without broad-based follow-through. Political pressure, however, returned swiftly. US President Donald Trump again lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing the decision to keep rates unchanged and reviving his long-running argument that policy is far too tight. He
