Log in to today’s North American session Market wrap for January 14 Today’s session unleashed a wave of panic across global markets, driven by a combination of factors: the weekend’s attack on the Fed, inflation data that—while not alarming—remains hot enough to delay rate cuts, and most importantly, the growing probability of an attack on […]
Silver prices skyrocketed to a new record high on Wednesday after bouncing off a daily low of $86.91, hitting a new all-time high at $93.52, and it seems poised to clear the $100.00 barrier in the near term. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $93.05, soaring over 7%. Economic data in the US
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Eight of 12 districts saw slight to modest growth Three saw no change One saw a slight decline Outlooks for future activity were mildly optimistic with most expecting slight to modest growth Prices grew at a moderate rate across large majority of districts The Federal Reserve’s January 2026 Beige Book indicates a marginal improvement in
Yesterday sent a clear warning shot to US Traders: even a positive CPI report—arguably the Fed’s primary concern—failed to hold the bid. Indexes finished in the red, leaving sell-the-news hints. And that hesitation is materializing into a full-blown pullback in today’s session. Nasdaq is leading US Indexes in their fall, down 1.50% as I write
Bank of England Deputy Governor David Ramsden said that wages will remain a key focus for him this year and that his view is that policy remains restrictive in a speech at King’s College, in London on Wednesday. Key quotes Key difference for policy this year is we are not looking at a hump in
Yen recovered broadly today after Japan delivered its strongest verbal intervention in months, temporarily slowing the currency’s slide. The shift in tone came as USD/JPY neared 160, its strongest level since July 2024, prompting officials to push back more forcefully against what they described as excessive moves. Crucially, the rhetoric was aimed at speed and
2026.01.14 2026.01.14 McGinley Dynamic Indicator: Trading Guide Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ The McGinley Dynamic indicator (MDI) is an effective tool for traders who want to improve their grasp of market trends and avoid false signals. While traditional moving averages are inherently lagging indicators, especially during periods of extreme volatility, the McGinley indicator is designed to dynamically adjust
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Bitcoin breaks through resistance Tuesday’s over 4% rally is technically significant as it has taken the cryptocurrency above its key $94,095.33 – $94,766.54 resistance area for the first time since mid-November. Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin has traded in a more measured and nuanced environment, shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty, evolving institutional participation and shifting investor
2026.01.14 2026.01.14 Nikkei 225 Hits Another Record As Snap Election Talk Reignites Takaichi Trade. Forecast as of 14.01.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Speculation about snap elections to the Japanese parliament has reignited the Takaichi trade. Investors are buying stocks and selling bonds and the yen in anticipation of fiscal stimulus. Let’s discuss this topic and make a
It’s been quite the trade in precious metals over the last six months especially. You would think that we’ll be meeting a cooling point soon but even until today, things continue to run hot for both gold and silver. But if you’ve been watching things closely, or even loosely for that matter, you’ll surely notice
Finland’s consumer prices increased slightly in December after falling in the previous two months, data from Statistics Finland showed on Wednesday. The consumer price index rose 0.2 percent year-over-year in December, reversing a 0.1 percent decrease in November. Inflation based on food and non-alcoholic beverages rose to 2.0 percent from 1.65 percent. The decline in
“Takaichi trade” remained the dominant theme in markets today. Nikkei added nearly 1.5% on the day, pushing to yet another record high as Japanese driven by expectations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government will pursue expansionary fiscal policies and pro-growth reforms after the speculated snap election. Yen selloff extended earlier in the session, but momentum
EUR/JPY extends its winning streak for the fourth successive session and reaches fresh all-time highs, trading around 185.40 during the early European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross appreciates as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens amid mounting concerns over the country’s fiscal health and monetary policy concerns. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Bank of Japan
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Key takeaways Gold breaks into price discovery: XAU/USD reversed sharply from a shallow pullback, cleared its prior all-time high, and is now entering a bullish acceleration phase, with US$4,780 emerging as the next upside target if momentum holds. Macro backdrop strongly supportive: Softer US labour data, cooler-than-feared core inflation, rising geopolitical risk, and mounting concerns
