Market sentiment appears to be stabilizing after this week’s sharp tech-led selloff. US equity futures are edging higher and cryptocurrencies are recovering modestly, suggesting the worst of the near-term liquidation pressure may have passed, at least for now. The calmer tone is feeding through into FX markets, where activity has slowed markedly. Most major pairs […]
The mood in markets is improving prior to the US open with S&P 500 futures up 0.5%. That’s a turnaround from earlier losses and may reflect a re-evaluation on the disruption to software and AI capex. Here are some pre-market movers: AMZN (-8.9%): Amazon shares tumbled after the company missed profit expectations and alarmed investors
2026.02.06 2026.02.06 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.02.26–13.02.26 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
With commodity price volatility, shifting demand dynamics and a company-wide transformation agenda all in play, BP’s full-year results will be closely watched for insight into operational execution, capital allocation and future growth pathways. BP is expected to report lower revenue, pre-tax profit and earnings per share (EPS) compared to full-year 2024 results. Revenue: $184.78 billion,
The Czech Republic’s industrial production growth moderated in December after accelerating in the previous month, data from the Czech Statistical Office revealed on Friday. Separate data showed that the foreign trade surplus increased notably in December from a year ago as exports grew faster than imports. Industrial production advanced a working-day-adjusted 3.8 percent year-on-year in
Gold (XAU/USD) is trimming some losses on Friday, trading near $4,880 at the time of writing, after bounding from lows at $4.655 during the Asian session. A risk-averse market mood is providing some support to precious metals, although the US Dollar’s strength is keeping upside attempts limited for now. Gold drew some support from weak
Bitcoin falls out of bed but nears major support Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin has faced intensified volatility, with a sharp sell-off underscoring how even the largest and most liquid cryptocurrency remains highly sensitive to macroeconomic pressures, leveraged positioning and shifts in investor sentiment. Long-term narrative versus short-term price action While Bitcoin’s longer-term narrative –
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2026.02.06 2026.02.06 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 06.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Oil extended its
Risk aversion intensified overnight, with US equities posting broad-based losses. DOW and S&P 500 both closed more than 1.2% lower, while NASDAQ underperformed again, sliding nearly 1.6%. Notably, S&P 500’s break below near-term support zone around 6800 is technically significant. It suggests the tech-led selloff may be spilling over into more traditional sectors, raising the
Netherlands, The Consumer Spending Volume up to 0.8% in December from previous 0.5% Source link
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RBI holds rates at 5.25% as inflation stays low and growth outlook remains steady Reserve Bank of India unchanged, as widely expected Reserve Bank India monetary policy decision due 10am local (0430 GMT/2330 US Eastern time) Recap: BoJ policymaker flags need for further hikes as inflation nears target India eyes up to $80bn in Boeing
A potential $70–80bn Boeing order pipeline would be a headline boost for US aerospace, but markets still need detail on timing, funding and how much of the wider US–India trade package is binding. Summary: India is ready to place up to US$80bn of Boeing aircraft orders as part of a broader push to expand US–India
Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to around $4,680 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal extends the decline as traders cover losses from equities and adjust positions. The preliminary reading of the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index report for February is due later on Friday. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME), the world’s leading
The average of household spending in Japan was down 2.9 percent on month in December, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday – coming in at 351,522 yen. That missed forecasts for a fall of 1.3 percent following the 6.2 percent jump in November. On an annual basis, household spending slipped 2.6
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