Canadian Dollar is steady after BoC delivered its sixth consecutive rate cut, lowering its policy rate by 25bps to 3.00% as expected. The pace of easing has slowed from December’s 50bps reduction, reflecting a more measured approach as interest rate sits inside neutral zone. BoC explicitly warned of risks stemming from potential US tariffs, noting […]
2025.01.29 2025.01.29 Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Forecast & Predictions for 2025, 2026, 2027–2030 and Beyond Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Microsoft (MSFT) is one of the world’s leading technology companies, playing a vital role in shaping the current digital landscape. Its stock remains attractive to investors due to the company’s stable growth, innovative solutions, and financial performance. In recent
Prior was +0.8% GDP Q4 Y/Y +3.5% vs 3.2% prior. “Gross Domestic Product (GDP), measured in terms of volume, increased by 0.8 per cent in the fourth quarter from the previous quarter. This rate was similar to that of the third quarter of 2024. Domestic demand contributed 1.2 points to quarterly GDP growth. For its
The US Treasury is proposing a gradual increase in universal tariffs, causing uncertainty in the US Dollar and market expectations. The Federal Reserve meeting tomorrow is expected to result in an extended pause due to tariff uncertainties and potential inflation impact. Gold maintains a bullish bias due to uncertainties around tariffs and their impact, with
US CB Consumer Confidence Index declined in January. The US Dollar Index consolidates daily gains slightly below 108.00. Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated in January, with the Conference Board’s (CB) Consumer Confidence Index declining to 104.1 from 109.5 in December. In this period, the Present Situation Index fell by 9.7 points to 134.3 and
Consultation papers are like tea leaves or runes: observers study them for clues to future actions or events. Such is the case with Iosco’s latest consultation paper on the controversial practice of pre-hedging. The document, released last November, has raised niggling concerns among market participants that the global standard-setter may be weighing tighter rules on
The sharp selloff in equities sparked by AI competition concerns appears to have run its course for now. While NASDAQ dropped more than -3% yesterday, the selling pressure did not intensify as the session progressed. DOW, on the other hand, demonstrated resilience, closing up 0.65%. This relatively stable market sentiment has led to reversal in
2025.01.28 2025.01.28 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 28.01.2025 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. The euro has
The yen rallied as investors scrambled for safety after news of a new free Chinese AI. Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on specific goods. Market participants eagerly awaited the FOMC policy meeting. The USD/JPY price analysis shows the dollar regaining its footing against the yen as market participants look forward to the FOMC meeting.
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Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday that he ”will closely monitor the impact of the rate hike on the economy.” Separately, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced that it would provide JPY200 billion through the outright purchase of commercial paper. The Japanese central bank added that it would supply the US Dollar (USD) funds
Due to the Fed meeting on Wednesday, the US treasuries frontloading the auctions. Earlier today, they sold $60 billion of two year notes at a high yield of 4.211% versus a WI level of 4.210%. The into cover was nearly average, with domestic buyers better than the six-month average but international buyers less than the
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has launched a new open-source AI model that is reportedly as good as top chatbots but significantly cheaper. This news triggered a selloff in US tech stocks, with Nvidia and other chipmakers experiencing significant drops. Despite the market reaction, it’s too early to determine if DeepSeek will be the new
Markets opened the week with a dramatic shift in risk sentiment as last week’s record-breaking highs in US equities gave way to sharp declines, driven by tech sector rout. Concerns over US dominance in artificial intelligence surfaced after Chinese startup DeepSeek unveiled a competing AI assistant, leading to fears of heightened competition. Nvidia saw its
