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Slight to modest growth in 8 of 12 districts Two districts with little change Two districts with modest declines The April Beige Book landed with a thud. Eight of twelve districts managed slight-to-modest growth, but two were flat and two — Boston and New York — actually contracted. That’s not a recession signal, but it’s […]

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Zain Vawda Market Analyst Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled him towards a career as an analyst. He

Bitcoin navigates volatile week as institutional flows and resistance levels clash ​Bitcoin has traded through a volatile and narrative-heavy couple of weeks, with price action reflecting a tug-of-war between improving sentiment, institutional engagement and persistent structural uncertainty.  ​After weeks of fragile consolidation, the market has shown tentative signs of recovery, but conviction remains uneven and sensitive to both flows

Headlines: Markets: Oil prices bounce back from early lows, WTI crude up 1.1% to $92.25 US dollar little changed, hold more mixed on the day European stocks more cautious, S&P 500 futures flat amid a more tepid mood US 10-year yields up 1 bps to 4.265% Gold down 0.7% to $4,805, Silver down 1.0% to

2026.04.15 2026.04.15 Aussie Rally Has More Room to Run. Forecast as of 15.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ A strong rally in US stock indices, robust demand for Australian commodities from China, and the RBA’s firm commitment to fighting inflation are pushing the AUD/USD pair higher. Will anything be able to stop this trend? Let’s discuss this topic

Macro update ​Asian equities rally: Regional indices climbed to a six-week high, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, as optimism around potential US-Iran peace talks lifted risk sentiment. ​Wall Street strength carries over: The S&P 500 closed near record levels while the Nasdaq extended its winning streak, supported by softer-than-expected US producer inflation

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2026.04.15 2026.04.15 US Dollar Poised to Decline as FOMO Drives US Equities. Forecast as of 15.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The return of the historical correlation between the US dollar and the VIX index suggests that the US currency should be actively sold as the US stock market shifts from fear to greed. Let’s discuss this topic

The technical picture has turned “decidedly optimistic” as EUR/USD has reclaimed its 50, 100, and 200-day Moving Averages (MAs). Momentum oscillators on the H4 chart, with RSI at 70.5, suggest the move is overextended. Bulls must secure an hourly close above the 1.1800 psychological level to maintain control. If the pair fails at 1.1800 and

Hope springs eternal. And so far this week, markets are running with the optimism that there will be something done when we get to the second round of US-Iran talks. The next round of negotiations are set to take on Thursday, with plenty of upbeat commentary ahead of it. US president Trump is the main

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2026.04.14 2026.04.15 Weekly Economic Calendar for 20.04.2026–26.04.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ High volatility is still affecting global markets. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are drawing attention away from major economic data. However, in the week of April 20–26, 2026, investors will still focus on key economic statistics from Canada, New Zealand, the US, Germany, the