PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0928 vs. 7.1235 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.0928 compared to the previous day’s fix of 7.1235 and 7.1192 Reuters estimate. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability, […]

Japan Overall Inflation Climbs 2.9% On Year In September

Japan Overall Inflation Climbs 2.9% On Year In September

Overall consumer prices in Japan were up 2.9 percent on year in September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication said on Friday. That was in line with expectations and up from 2.7 percent in August. On a monthly basis, inflation was up 0.1 percent – steady from the August reading. Core CPI also rose

Trump-Xi Meeting Leads to Improved Risk Appetite, Oil Continues to Rally – Market wrap for the North American session

Trump-Xi Meeting Leads to Improved Risk Appetite, Oil Continues to Rally – Market wrap for the North American session

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

Uruguay Jobless Rate Edges Lower in September

Uruguay Jobless Rate Edges Lower in September

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U.S. Treasury sells  billion a 5 year TIPS at a high yield of 1.182%

U.S. Treasury sells $26 billion a 5 year TIPS at a high yield of 1.182%

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Best Bank Stocks to Buy Right Now: Top Picks to Invest

Best Bank Stocks to Buy Right Now: Top Picks to Invest

2025.10.23 2025.10.23 Best Bank Stocks to Buy Right Now: Expert Analysis Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ Bank stocks are often used to diversify investment portfolios and allocate money when the economy recovers. However, due to high volatility, only a few of them can be considered the best bank equities to buy for long-term investors. This article explores cases

Inside Citi’s FX refresh – FX Markets

Inside Citi’s FX refresh – FX Markets

When Citi’s global head of foreign exchange, Flavio Figueiredo, took on the top role in Citi’s global FX unit in the summer of 2023, priority number one was a strategic reset for the business. An internal review had identified gaps with peers in FX options and electronic trading, as well as with specific client segments

Japan Overall Inflation Climbs 2.9% On Year In September

Spain Trade Gap Widens In August

Spain’s foreign trade deficit increased in August from a year ago as exports fell faster than imports, preliminary data from the Economy Ministry showed on Thursday. The trade deficit rose to EUR 6.0 billion in August from EUR 4.8 billion in the corresponding month last year. In July, the shortfall was EUR 4.0 billion. Exports

​Microsoft Q1 2025 Earnings Preview: AI Growth Analysis​

​Microsoft Q1 2025 Earnings Preview: AI Growth Analysis​

​​​What analysts expect from Microsoft’s Q1 results ​Analysts have set the bar high for Microsoft’s first quarter (Q1) performance. The consensus estimate points to revenue of $64.51 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) forecast at $3.11, representing year-on-year (YoY) growth of around 14%. ​The Intelligent Cloud division remains the star performer, contributing more than 40% of

​​FTSE 100 Rallies as Oil and Earnings Drive Gains​

​​FTSE 100 Rallies as Oil and Earnings Drive Gains​

​​​Energy strength powers FTSE 100 higher  The FTSE 100 edged up 0.4% to approach record territory as energy and mining stocks drove broad market gains. BP and Shell both advanced more than 2%, helped by a near 4% jump in Brent crude to around $65 a barrel. The rally followed fresh US sanctions on major

Slovenia Consumer Confidence Unchanged in Oct…

Slovenia Consumer Confidence Unchanged in Oct…

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EUR/USD Outlook: Consolidating Under 1.16 Amid Mixed EU-US Signals

EUR/USD Outlook: Consolidating Under 1.16 Amid Mixed EU-US Signals

The euro remains steady amid signs of resilient growth and the ECB’s policy guidance. The USD strengthens amid expectations of two additional rate cuts by year-end.   Traders await comments from FOMC members Bowman and Barr for further policy and economic directions.  The EUR/USD outlook shows the pair under pressure, maintaining a cautious market sentiment amid

SNB Minutes: Inflation is not expected to become persistently negative

SNB Minutes: Inflation is not expected to become persistently negative

Financial market situation was characterized by low volatility in the third quarter of 2025. Signs of a cooling in the US labour market increased market expectations of a further easing of monetary policy in the US. The governing board concluded that the current implementation of monetary policy was appropriate under various scenarios and should therefore

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