The BoJ is in a demanding position. On the one hand, policymakers continue to point to uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could in theory justify a cautious stance. On the other hand, incoming data and the tone of recent remarks have done little to cool expectations. If anything, they have […]
The July 1 deadline for the USMCA six-year review is approaching and almost nobody in trade circles believes it will be met cleanly. A Scotiabank-hosted event in Mexico City this week with CSIS fellow Diego Marroquín Bitar laid out why, and the takeaway is straightforward: expect a drawn-out, painful process that extends well into 2027,
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2026.04.03 2026.04.03 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 03.04.26–10.04.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,340.00 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,340.00. Stop Loss: below 4,340.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below
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Slovenia’s trade balance swung to a shortfall in February from a surplus in the previous year as exports fell much faster than imports, figures from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia showed on Friday. The trade balance resulted in a deficit of EUR 587.2 million from a surplus of EUR 2.1 billion in
The non-oil private sector economy in the UAE expanded at a slower pace in March as output and new business growth eased markedly amid the Middle East crisis, survey data from S&P Global showed on Friday. The purchasing managers’ index for the non-oil private sector economy dropped to 52.9 in March from 55.0 in February.
2026.04.03 2026.04.03 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 03.04.2026 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: Expect a decline in impulse wave 5. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 61,303.58. XRPUSD: A
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If you follow investingLive.com, then you may have seen our earlier crypto call on Ethereum starting to be posivively bullish 4 days ago. This all happens as oil prices are continuing to surge this week s atraders priced in the real possibility of a prolonged crisis with Iran, which would typically impose a ‘risk off’
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Japan’s combined Manufacturing & Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged down to 53.00 in March 2026 from 53.90 previously, according to data updated on 3 April 2026. Despite the decline on a month-over-month basis, the index remains comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating that Japan’s private sector is still growing,
Japan’s services sector remains in expansion but is losing a little momentum, with weaker demand growth, rising energy-driven costs, and sharply lower business confidence signalling a more uncertain outlook. Summary: Japan Services PMI eases to 53.4 (prev 53.8), still solid expansion New orders growth slows to a three-month low Cost pressures intensify, driven by energy
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Goolsbee warns the oil shock risks derailing disinflation, with duration key. Rising gasoline prices could lift inflation expectations, complicating Fed policy just as inflation was expected to ease. ICYMI, Thursday oil price jump: WTI crude oil up $11.25 to $111.38 Summary: Goolsbee flags oil surge as “pretty serious,” with duration key for inflation outlook Warns
The April Fool’s joke is officially over for markets, and if anything is certain, it is the bitter taste of confusion across today’s Market action. This week’s nascent hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East vanished after yesterday’s President Trump’s speech. Following a White House address from President Trump that completely reversed his
