The main highlights of the European session on the news front were the monthly UK GDP data and a Bloomberg report raising the possibility of an earlier than expected BoJ rate hike. The UK data beat expectations across the board but the market reaction was muted. The main reason is the fact that the BoE […]
The euro area trade surplus declined in November as the fall in exports outpaced the decrease in imports, Eurostat reported Thursday. The trade surplus fell to EUR 9.9 billion from EUR 17.9 billion in October. In the same period last year, the surplus totaled EUR 15.4 billion. Exports of goods decreased 3.4 percent compared to
Solana overcomes resistance Since the beginning of 2026, Solana (SOL) has remained a focal point within the crypto market, navigating a complex mix of technical pressure, evolving institutional interest and ongoing questions around ecosystem momentum. Price action has been volatile but broadly constrained within a slightly downward trending channel. After entering the year under pressure following
EU to sign a free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc 25 years after first entering talks. The deal, still pending ratification, will reduce import duties on over 90% of exports over 15 years. Mercosur likely to see greater economic benefit; for the EU geopolitical benefits more important, Standard Chartered’s economists report. EU continues to
The USD/CAD price analysis remains firm above 1.3900, supported by a stronger US dollar and a softer Canadian backdrop. US PPI and retail sales data maintain an upside bias for the greenback. US unemployment claims and FedSpeak could provide fresh impetus to the markets. USD/CAD is trading firmly around 1.3900 in the early European session,
Key takeaways Nikkei 225 is leading global equity performance in early 2026, rising 7.9% YTD and outperforming major US indices, supported by improving domestic macro conditions and resilience despite concerns over rising JGB yields. Fundamentals remain a key tailwind, with Japan’s Citigroup Earnings Revision Index hitting a one-year high, signaling improving corporate earnings expectations versus
2026.01.15 2026.01.15 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 15.01.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: Wave (Z) may target the 80,770.57 level. Consider short positions. XRPUSD: The price is expected
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At a glance: Trump orders critical-minerals talks, invokes Section 232; silver drops sharply from record highs. White House imposes 25% tariff on select advanced AI chips, citing national security. U.S.–Japan talks flag excessive FX volatility; USD/JPY steadies near 158.60. Geopolitics in focus as U.S. seeks UN briefing on Iran, Trump signals preference for swift action.
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Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the wage-price mechanism is likely to be sustained. Ueda emphasized that the central bank expected to continue raising interest rates if the economy and prices move in line with the forecast. Key quotes Mechanism under which wages and prices rise moderately along likely to be sustained. Bank
Summary: BOK holds base rate at 2.5%, in line with forecasts Exports seen staying favourable; semiconductors a key growth tailwind Bank flags upside risks to 2026 growth outlook Dovish “room for rate cuts” language removed from statement Warns on Seoul housing risks and heightened FX volatility; notes won weakness drivers The Bank of Korea kept
South Korea posted a merchandise trade surplus of $12.17 billion in December, the Customs Office said on Thursday. That was shy of expectations for a surplus of $12.18 billion but was still up from $9.74 billion in November. Exports rose 13.3 percent on year, missing forecasts for an increase of 13.4 percent but still up
Log in to today’s North American session Market wrap for January 14 Today’s session unleashed a wave of panic across global markets, driven by a combination of factors: the weekend’s attack on the Fed, inflation data that—while not alarming—remains hot enough to delay rate cuts, and most importantly, the growing probability of an attack on
Silver prices skyrocketed to a new record high on Wednesday after bouncing off a daily low of $86.91, hitting a new all-time high at $93.52, and it seems poised to clear the $100.00 barrier in the near term. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $93.05, soaring over 7%. Economic data in the US
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Eight of 12 districts saw slight to modest growth Three saw no change One saw a slight decline Outlooks for future activity were mildly optimistic with most expecting slight to modest growth Prices grew at a moderate rate across large majority of districts The Federal Reserve’s January 2026 Beige Book indicates a marginal improvement in
