​​UK housebuilders update: Bellway results and sector outlook

​​UK housebuilders update: Bellway results and sector outlook

​​​UK housebuilders show cautious optimism as Bellway reports steady trading conditions ​United Kingdom (UK) housebuilders remain in focus as the sector continues to navigate a cautious but gradually improving demand backdrop, shaped by affordability pressures, mortgage-rate expectations and the pace of UK economic growth. With investors increasingly looking for evidence that the market is stabilising, […]

​​XRP price outlook: range trading after risk-off sell-off

​​XRP price outlook: range trading after risk-off sell-off

​​​XRP range trades in low volatility ​Since the beginning of the year, XRP has faced heightened volatility, with a recent sharp sell-off underscoring how exposed the token remains to macroeconomic shifts, leveraged positioning and shifting investor confidence. ​Although XRP’s longer-term narrative – centred on cross-border payments adoption and ongoing institutional interest – still anchors many holders,

China Stocks Gain as Media Shares Rally

China Stocks Gain as Media Shares Rally

The Shanghai Composite added 0.13% to close at 4,128, while the Shenzhen Component edged up 0.02% to 14,210 on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains as media stocks rallied on optimism over ByteDance’s latest AI video-generation model. Among individual names, COL Group, Beijing Enlight Media and Beijing Jebsen Technology all hit their daily upper limit,

Markets Today: French jobless rate hits four-year highs, gold steady, nikkei extends gains. US data now in focus

Markets Today: French jobless rate hits four-year highs, gold steady, nikkei extends gains. US data now in focus

European equity markets were positioned for a flat opening on Tuesday as a period of significant growth gave way to investor hesitation. While the previous two sessions saw strong gains fueled by positive corporate earnings and a jump in Eurozone investor sentiment for February, market participants have shifted their focus to upcoming US economic reports.

Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 10, 2026)

Technical Analysis of US Crude, XAUUSD and EURUSD for Today (February 10, 2026)

2026.02.10 2026.02.10 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 10.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. The euro continued

Yen Finds Room to Recover, As Optimism Continues to Lift Nikkei

Yen Finds Room to Recover, As Optimism Continues to Lift Nikkei

Japan remained the focal point of the Asian session as the Nikkei surged to yet another record high, extending gains fueled by post-election political optimism. What stood out, however, was that Yen extended its recovery alongside rising equities, a notable shift from its usual role as a pure risk proxy. The currency’s resilience suggests a

FX option expiries for 10 February 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 10 February 10am New York cut

There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. The first one is for EUR/USD at the 1.1910 level. The expiries are not ones to tie to any technical significance, so the impact might be a bit more limited. The dollar was weaker yesterday and we’re now

JP Morgan gives corporates an FX blockchain boost

JP Morgan gives corporates an FX blockchain boost

Helping move client money instantly and reliably across borders is a keen focus of JP Morgan’s digital investment efforts. It’s not alone in this, of course. But now, through the work of its Kinexys team – coupled with last year’s launch of its on-chain coin – the group is seeing its technology put to work

US 10-Year Yield Edges Down

US 10-Year Yield Edges Down

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Vitol lifts long-term oil demand outlook, sees peak delayed to mid-2030s

Vitol lifts long-term oil demand outlook, sees peak delayed to mid-2030s

Vitol has pushed global oil demand higher and further into the future, citing slower EV uptake and resilient transport fuel use. Summary: Vitol has lifted its long-term oil demand outlook, with global consumption now seen peaking at around 112 million barrels per day. Peak demand is pushed back to the mid-2030s, driven mainly by slower

New Zealand Shares Trade Higher

New Zealand Shares Trade Higher

New Zealand shares edged up 42 points, or 0.3%, to 13,492 on Tuesday morning, rebounding from a subdued prior session. Gains in logistics and healthcare led the advance, offsetting declines in consumer services and transport. Sentiment improved on the back of Wall Street’s positive performance on Monday, ahead of a busy week of U.S. corporate

Rout in the US Dollar – A warning for Non-Farm Payrolls?

Rout in the US Dollar – A warning for Non-Farm Payrolls?

The US Dollar is opening the week on a sharp descent, with few catalysts to show for it. Are participants getting ready for dovish Non-Farm Payrolls? It could surely be the case. Last week showed a startling turn in pre-NFP labor surveys. Jobless Claims reached their highest in since early December, Challenger layoffs sent out

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