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Ibovespa Closes the Week in the Red

Ibovespa Closes the Week in the Red

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Interim trade deal caps near-term INR gains – MUFG

Interim trade deal caps near-term INR gains – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan views the detailed US–India interim trade deal, including tariff cuts and exemptions, as positive for India’s external position. He sees scope for USD/INR to briefly break below 90 in coming months, but expects only a shallow INR recovery. MUFG forecasts USD/INR at 89.50 in Q1 2026 before rising back to 93.00 by

Solid growth outlook into 2026 – Standard Chartered

Solid growth outlook into 2026 – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Senior Economist Tommy Wu raises Hong Kong’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2% from 2.5%, citing robust Q4 momentum, stronger financial activity and improving consumer sentiment. The bank expects a modest housing market rebound but remains cautiously optimistic due to structural shifts and global risks. HIBOR is seen lower in H1 before gradually

Week Ahead – Feb 16th

Week Ahead – Feb 16th

Mid-February data releases will further shape market perceptions of the global economy amid ongoing uncertainty over trade, monetary policy, and fiscal plans by major economies. The Federal Reserve will publish minutes from its most recent meeting, at which it paused its rate-cutting cycle. In the United States, fourth-quarter GDP figures will be released alongside new

The haven from the AI disruption might be a HALO

The haven from the AI disruption might be a HALO

It’s not a proper investing theme until there is an acronym. I’ve been writing for a few weeks about old economy stocks making a comeback but it’s been tough to frame exactly the kinds of companies that are best built for what’s coming. The market is frightened by disruption and that’s why software stocks have

Low gas storage raises winter risks – Commerzbank

Low gas storage raises winter risks – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen highlights that German gas storage is only about 25% full, far below past norms, but an outright shortage this winter is still seen as unlikely thanks to flexible LNG imports. However, persistently low storage incentives mean inventories may not reach 90% before next heating season, increasing the risk of winter shortages

Dollar Softness Continues, CPI Does Little to Alter Fed Pricing

Dollar Softness Continues, CPI Does Little to Alter Fed Pricing

Forex markets remained relatively steady following the January US CPI release, with the slightly softer-than-expected headline reading failing to trigger major repositioning. The moderation in inflation was largely driven by lower energy prices, while underlying pressures showed only gradual improvement. The data did little to materially alter Fed expectations. A March hold is effectively locked

Breaking News: US CPI at 0.2% – 2.4% Y/Y (vs 0.3% exp) – a miss!

Breaking News: US CPI at 0.2% – 2.4% Y/Y (vs 0.3% exp) – a miss!

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

UK mining giants earnings: Antofagasta, Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto

UK mining giants earnings: Antofagasta, Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto

​​​UK mining giants earnings preview: Antofagasta, Glencore, Rio Tinto and Anglo American report in mid-February ​As mid-February’s financial calendar approaches, investors are turning their attention to four of the United Kingdom (UK) market’s most influential mining companies – Antofagasta, Glencore, Rio Tinto and Anglo American – each preparing to report full-year 2025 results between 17 and 20

XAU/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26

XAU/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26

2026.02.13 2026.02.13 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 3,873.00 with a target of 6,000.00–6,500.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,873.00. Stop Loss: below 3,873.00, Take Profit: 6,000.00–6,500.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and

GBP/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26

GBP/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26

2026.02.13 2026.02.13 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.02.26–20.02.26 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 the level of 1.3500 with a target of 1.4050–1.4300. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3500. Stop Loss: below 1.3500, Take Profit: 1.4050–1.4300. Alternative scenario: Breakout

China’s January New Loans Miss Forecasts

China’s January New Loans Miss Forecasts

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China holds roundtable meeting with big German companies in Beijing

China holds roundtable meeting with big German companies in Beijing

The meeting was said to take place in Beijing on Thursday, with representatives from 60 German companies being in attendance. Of note, the list of German firms included the likes of BASF, BMW Group, and Bayer. The commerce ministry then reaffirmed that both China and Germany remain “committed to a fair and stable business environment”.

Malaysia GDP Growth Tops Estimate

Malaysia GDP Growth Tops Estimate

Malaysia’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the fourth quarter, reaching the strongest in three years, fueled by robust private consumption and investment, official data revealed Friday. Gross domestic product posted an annual growth of 6.3 percent in the fourth quarter, the strongest since the fourth quarter of 2022, the Department of Statistics said.

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