BestX and Tradefeedr, the two main third-party transaction cost analysis (TCA) providers, have launched tools that enable buy-side firms to standardise and automate counterparty selection for cash foreign exchange trades, ahead of request-for-quote or algorithmic execution. The launches are part of a wider push by asset managers to integrate TCA into their trading workflows to […]
The Greenback softens a touch on Tuesday against major peers amidst trade war tensions. Markets revalued the Greenback to the upside after upbeat Nonfarm Payrolls numbers and US yields rebounding. The US Dollar Index trades back above 103.00 and looks to consolidate further. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US
2025.04.08 2025.04.08 Gold Rally Halts Following Exemption From US Tariffs. Forecast as of 08.04.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The exemption of gold from US tariffs on America’s “Liberation Day” was a cruel joke. Instead of extending its rally, the precious metal lost its main competitive advantage and plunged. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan.
Indonesia’s consumer prices increased in March after falling for the first time in more than two decades in February, data from the statistics bureau showed on Tuesday. The consumer price index climbed 1.03 percent year-on-year in March, reversing a 0.09 percent decrease in the previous month. Economists had expected prices to rise by 1.16 percent.
2025.04.08 2025.04.08 What is Spinning Top Candle Pattern? Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ A Spinning Top candlestick pattern is a neutral technical analysis pattern that can indicate a potential trend reversal or continuation. This pattern features a small body positioned at the center of the candlestick, as well as long upper and lower shadows. The candlestick pattern reflects
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Australia consumer sentiment deteriorated to a six-month low in April on escalating tariff war, survey data from Westpac showed Tuesday. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 90.1 in April from 95.9 in March. The index is based on five sub-indices, two tracking assessments of family finances, two tracking expectations for the economy and
The Japanese Yen attracts some dip-buyers and reverses a part of the overnight losses. BoJ rate cut bets and growing recession fears drive safe-haven flows towards the JPY. Dovish Fed expectations weigh on the USD and also exert pressure on USD USD/JPY. The Japanese Yen (JPY) trims a part of modest intraday gains against its
Global market sentiment is showing tentative signs of stabilization. The tone improved slightly as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that for countries choosing not to retaliate, the US has already reached a “maximum tariff level,” which could gradually be rolled back. However, this was far from a green light for relief, as the broader
Proposed U.S. shipping rules could disrupt trade and ports, industry warns – From April 17 Chinese stocks higher as state support lifts sentiment Deutsche Bank is now forecasting a 50bp RBA rate cut in May Global turmoil raises chances of larger RBNZ rate cut – meeting tomorrow Australia business confidence (March 2025) -3.0 (prior -1.0)
The Chinese Commerce Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday in response to the latest US threat to escalate tariffs on China. Key quotes The US threatens to escalate tariffs on China, “which is a mistake on top of a mistake”. China will never accept the “blackmail nature” of the US. Urge the United States to
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 within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate,
Japan posted a current account surplus of 4.061 trillion yen in February, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, up 48.4 percent on year. That beat forecasts for a surplus of 3.80 trillion yen following the 258 billion yen deficit in January. Imports were down 1.9 percent on year to 8.292 trillion yen and exports
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Bank of America has cautioned that escalating trade tensions—particularly between the U.S. and China—could significantly weigh on corporate profits next year. The bank estimates that tariffs and retaliatory measures could reduce S&P 500 earnings by approximately 9%, with an additional 1% hit stemming from Canadian tariffs. The European Union is also expected to announce countermeasures.
Luxembourg’s inflation eased in March to its lowest level in three months amid a steep fall in petroleum prices and communication costs, preliminary data from the statistical office showed on Monday. The consumer price index rose 1.3 percent year-on-year after a 1.7 percent climb in February. The rate was the lowest since December when inflation
