The US Dollar has just concluded one of its toughest years in recent memory, correcting approximately 10% from its early 2025 highs of 110.00. Yet, even after a rough final month of trading, the Greenback is beginning to flash signs of a potential rebound. The implications of this shift are significant. A new year often […]
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Twin pillars underpin 2026 outlook The FTSE 100 rose by over 20% in 2025 – marking its strongest annual performance since 2009 – and significantly outperformed many global peers, even in the US. The investment case for the UK blue chip benchmark in 2026 – now that it has breached its psychological 10,000 barrier and is
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2025.12.22 2026.01.02 How to Read and Use the COT Report in Forex Trading Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Commitments of Traders (COT) reports are published weekly by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Although these reports contain data on the futures market, insights gained from them can be applied to the spot market. Thanks to its relative ease
Spain’s manufacturing sector slid back into contraction territory for the first time since April amid falls in both output and new orders. Softer demand conditions are to blame but manufacturers also chose not to renew temporary labour contracts, resulting in the biggest monthly fall in employment for two years. HCOB notes that: “Spain’s manufacturing sector
Sweden’s factory activity expanded at an accelerated pace at the end of the year, survey data from Swedbank and the logistics association SILF showed on Friday. The purchasing managers’ index for the manufacturing sector rose to 55.3 in December from a 4-month low of 54.7 in November. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. “The strengthening
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The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1755 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The European Central Bank (ECB) kept rates unchanged at its December policy meeting, and its outlook suggested less urgency for further cuts, which has provided some support to the Euro (EUR) against the US Dollar (USD). ECB President
Summary: Asia-Pacific trade was thin but directional as markets remained in holiday mode ahead of a full return on January 5. The U.S. dollar weakened, while precious metals surged sharply, led by gold and silver. Gold broke above US$4,370, with silver, platinum and palladium all posting strong gains. Australian manufacturing remained in expansion, while South
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price holds ground after registering modest losses in the previous trading session, hovering near $57.50 during the Asian hours on Friday. Traders are awaiting Sunday’s virtual meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+), with expectations that the group will uphold its November decision to
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Summary: Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said the central bank will review its forward guidance framework on the future path of interest rates. Rhee warned that excessive won weakness could harm domestic businesses and add to inflation pressures. He said USD/KRW levels above 1,400 appear disconnected from Korea’s economic fundamentals. The BOK will not
Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near $4,345 during the early Asian session on Friday. Gold finished 2025 with a significant rally, achieving an annual gain of around 65%, its biggest annual gain since 1979. The rally of the precious metal is bolstered by the prospect of further US interest rate cuts in 2026 and safe-haven flows. The US
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TL;DR summary, and note there is AUD risk in this news: China will impose a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding newly set quotas from January 1, 2026, under a three-year safeguard regime. The 2026 total import quota is set at 2.7 million tonnes, broadly in line with 2024 imports but below 2025 shipment levels
