2026.03.12 2026.03.12 Moving Averages Guide: How to Use the EMA Indicator Artem Shashkovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-shashkov/ In this article, you will learn about one of the most popular technical indicators — the moving average. It was developed long ago but remains widely used because of its simplicity and clarity. The moving average can be applied across different financial
Portugal’s trade shortfall increased in January from a year ago as exports fell faster than imports, figures from Statistics Portugal showed on Thursday. The trade deficit rose to EUR 2.5 billion in January from EUR 1.7 billion in the same month last year. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our
BP emerges as major beneficiary as oil prices surge on Middle East supply fears BP is emerging as one of the clear beneficiaries of the recent surge in global oil prices, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive crude markets sharply higher and increase revenue potential for major energy producers. Dramatic rally in crude
Global markets have entered a fragile calmness as investors await the next major catalyst. With only second-tier data scheduled and Fed officials in their pre-meeting blackout period, the usual policy signals that guide markets are temporarily absent. Barring any dramatic geopolitical development, this vacuum has shifted the spotlight entirely onto technical levels. The first critical
LCH’s ForexClear reported its highest stress losses since 2019 in the final quarter of 2025, while the share of initial margin posted by its five largest clearing members rose by 9 percentage points. The UK-based central counterparty (CCP) disclosed a peak stress loss of $1.1 billion under a single-member default scenario, up 42.8% from the
The US Dollar remains strong, driven by safe-haven flows from ongoing geopolitical conflicts and rising inflationary concerns Expectations for US rate cuts have fallen sharply from 66 basis points (bps) to around 30 bps due to the potential impact of high oil prices on inflation. GBP/USD is caught in a technical tug-of-war, facing immediate resistance
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Both S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures are down 0.4% on the day after a bit of a mixed showing yesterday. At the balance, tech shares managed to help keep risk from falling off in the day before. But when you factor in all that has transpired since the US-Iran conflict started, US stocks have
2026.03.12 2026.03.12 Pound Slides On Increased Risk Aversion. Forecast as of 12.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ As in 2022, the UK may face an energy crisis triggered by armed conflict. The key question is whether the Bank of England will exercise the same caution it did back then, and whether it has learned from past policy missteps.
Malaysia’s retail sales growth moderated after accelerating in the previous month, data from the statistical office showed on Thursday. The value of retail sales logged an annual growth of 6.1 percent in January, slower than the 6.9 percent rise in December. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our premium content
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2026.03.12 2026.03.12 US Dollar Gains as Rising Oil Fuels Inflation Concerns. Forecast as of 12.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Weak US inflation is failing to encourage EUR/USD bulls to step up buying. At the same time, oil prices have become the dominant factor, overshadowing Fed policy and interest rates. Rising oil prices are supporting demand for the
Dollar advanced broadly today as risk aversion swept through global markets. Asian equities declined while investors moved back toward safe-haven assets amid growing doubts about the narrative that the Iran war is nearing an end. Instead, markets are back pricing the possibility of prolonged energy scarcity and fragmentation in global trade. The shift in sentiment
The report says that the Chinese government has effectively banned refined fuel exports for the month of March “with immediate effect”. That as Beijing has ordered refiners to stop such exports for the month. All of this of course is to manage the situation back home, amid fears of domestic fuel shortages due to the
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Reuters is reporting that CMA CGM has reopened container bookings from major Gulf export hubs, signalling improving conditions for regional shipping after recent disruptions. This is good news if correct. Recent attacks suggest this may be premature: Summary: CMA CGM has reopened cargo bookings from several Gulf countries. Shipments from Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi
