The manufacturing sector in New Zealand continued to expand in November, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from BusinessNZ revealed on Friday with a Performance of Manufacturing Index score of 51.4. That’s up from 51.2 in October, and it moves further above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction. Among
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a fresh record on Thursday as investors rotated out of pressured tech names and into stocks tied more closely to economic growth following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest interest rate cut. Visa (V) helped lead the Dow higher after an analyst upgrade, while the S&P 500 hovered
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Complex moment for EV pioneer Tesla is navigating a complex moment. On one hand, the company is pushing forward with bold bets on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven vehicles and mobility services. On the other, traditional electric vehicle (EV) demand – especially in key markets – is showing strain. Some analysts are growing cautious about the stock’s
Yesterday, the Bank of Canada kept rates unchanged at 2.25%. Key points from the Bank of Canada statement: BoC held the policy rate at 2.25%, maintaining a steady stance as inflation remains near target and the economy continues to adjust to global trade disruptions. Global conditions remain mixed: major economies are resilient despite US trade
Dollar came under renewed selling pressure today after a sharp upside surprise in US weekly jobless claims. The surge in initial claims reminded investors that last week’s notably low reading was likely a statistical outlier rather than a sign of renewed labor-market strength. While the data does not yet move the needle on the probability
Ireland’s consumer price inflation increased further in November to the highest level in nearly two years, data from the Central Statistics Office showed on Thursday. The consumer price index climbed 3.2 percent year-over-year in November, faster than the 2.9 percent rise in October. Further, this was the highest inflation since February 2024, when prices had
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades close to a fresh seven-week high around 1.3400 against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The GBP/USD pair trades firmly as the US Dollar struggles to gain ground following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major
Macro update Fed cut lifts Wall Street initially: US indices finished higher after a 25bp rate cut, with the Dow Jones up 1.05%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.67% and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.33%, as investors took comfort in the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) emphasis on labour-market weakness. Powell’s tone bolsters easing expectations: Although Powell avoided explicit guidance, he
European stock markets were relatively quiet on Thursday, seeing a small dip overall. The main reason for the decline was the poor forecast from the American cloud company Oracle, which caused technology stocks to fall. This negative news overshadowed the relief felt after the US Federal Reserve made comments that were less aggressive about future
2025.12.11 2025.12.11 Loonie Surges Against Unexpectedly Strong Economic Data. Forecast as of 11.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Unlike the Fed, the Bank of Canada believes that its key rate is at the right level. Meanwhile, upbeat economic statistics allow the futures market to expect a rate hike in 2026. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading
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US stocks advanced solidly overnight after the Fed’s expected 25bps rate cut was greeted warmly by markets. Even though some economists labeled the decision a “hawkish cut,” the risk-on response in equities and the sell in Dollar suggested investors heard nothing hawkish enough to derail near-term sentiment. The three-way vote split offered little surprise. Trump-backed
2025.12.11 2025.12.11 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 11.12.2025 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 the Elliott wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price may decline in wave (Z), targeting 80,842.00. Consider short positions. XRPUSD: Bearish wave [Z]
It’s all one trade at the moment. AUD/USD is unwinding the post-Fed gains, just like stocks. Asia tried to push the moves further but soon ran out of gas. That led to profit taking and was helped along by the usual AI-overspend theme as Oracle shares were wrecked after earnings. The Australian dollar is particularly
If the first half of 2025’s currency markets were characterised by record-breaking months of volumes and volatility, the back half of the year has been defined by a range-bound US dollar, promoting an environment for carry trades in emerging markets (EM), particularly in Latin America, to take off. Positioning in these strategies normally builds when
