Prior was -5.5% Index 70.6 vs 74.2 prior — all time low Year over year transactions -5.2% vs -5.0% prior Prices up 4.7% y/y This series started in 2002 and this was the worst reading ever for the index, which is remarkable given it’s gone through a housign crisis and covid. The NAR said it […]
Dollar surged sharply across the board in early US session trading after US President Donald Trump reinforced his tariff plans, clarifying uncertainties that had lingered in the market. In a Truth Social post, Trump confirmed that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico will “go into effect, as scheduled” on March 4. Additionally, China will face
2025.02.27 2025.02.27 Camarilla Pivot Points: Strategies for Trading Success Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ The Camarilla indicator, developed by trader Nick Scott in 1989, builds on the concept of pivot points in trading that dates back to the 1930s. The basic idea behind Camarilla pivot points is that, in many instances, prices tend to revert to the previous
The Swiss franc is down for a second straight trading day. In the European session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.8980, up 0.38% on the day. Switzerland’s GDP eases to 0.2% The Swiss economy slowed to 0.2% q/q in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 0.4% in Q3 and in line with expectations. This was
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could decline further vs US Dollar (USD), but it does seem to have enough momentum to break and remain below 0.5680. In the longer run, if NZD breaks and remains below 0.5680, it could trigger a decline to 0.5645, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note. NZD
The USD/CAD outlook shows tariff uncertainty. Trump delayed the implementation of a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods. Traders eagerly await the US inflation report due on Friday. The USD/CAD outlook shows tariff uncertainty, which is weighing on the Canadian dollar and strengthening the US dollar. Uncertainty about Canada’s economy amid tariffs has weakened
2025.02.27 2025.02.27 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 27.02.2025 Alex Rodiоnovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ I welcome my fellow traders! I have made a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of margin zones methodology and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Oil continues to
Dollar traded broadly higher in Asian session, trying to stage a comeback after a failed rally attempt overnight. Renewed focus on tariffs appears to be driving some of the greenback’s momentum. Meanwhile, broader market sentiment is just steady following Nvidia’s strong earnings report, with lingering concerns over competition from China’s DeepSeek AI continue to weigh.
A growing number of market-makers and traders say price discovery for several key G10 currencies has already shifted to CME’s foreign exchange futures markets and away from primary venues for certain pairs. In particular, some senior figures say futures contracts have become the primary pricing reference point for the Commonwealth currencies – Australian dollar, Canadian
The US dollar is firm pretty across the major FX board, with the uncertainty over tariffs widely cited as keeping riskier trades out of the spotlight. Cable is no exception, trading heavily during Asia time A report earlier isn’t helping. The Confederation of British Industry’s quarterly survey of services firms showed that profitability among business
The Australian Dollar holds gains after the release of a weaker-than-expected Private Capital Expenditure on Thursday. Australia’s Private Capital Expenditure unexpectedly contracted by 0.2% QoQ in Q4 2024, falling short of market expectations for 0.8% growth. The US Dollar continues to strengthen as traders evaluate the economy’s performance and the outlook on tariffs. The Australian
The total value of new capital expenditure in Australia was down a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday – coming in at A$43.961 billion. That missed forecasts for an increase of 0.6 percent following the 1.1 percent gain in the previous
People’s Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate
US Dollar Index stabilizes around 106.40, hovering near its lowest levels of 2025. Traders anticipate rate cuts, with Fed bets now pricing in two reductions for 2025. US President Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU but delays implementation until April. Markets await the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, the Fed’s preferred
The Japanese yen is slightly lower on Wednesday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 149.25, up 0.16% on the day. Japanese yen flexing muscles What is the best performing G-10 currency against the US dollar this year? Surprisingly, the Japanese yen is the winner, with gains of about 5% against the greenback.
