Markets: S&P 500 up 2.0% Russell 2000 up 3.8% US 10-year yields flat at 4.20% WTI crude up 19-cents to $63.48 Gold up $183 to $4953 Bitcoin up $6850 to $69,957 AUD leads, JPY lags What a week. There was no whimper at the end of it either as Friday’s trading was hugely volatile but

It is surprising to conclude a week that hasn’t been marked by any crazy geopolitical headline or regime-changing event, yet markets were no less volatile. After last week’s gigantic drop in Metals, a wave of anxiety took traders by surprise, who embarked on a deleveraging journey – As we’ve seen since October, the previously undefeated

Two weeks ago the world was abuzz with precious metals bullish talk. Gold had rallied that week to $4982 from $4629 in the third straight week of gains. It was a near-euphoric time for the gold bulls, nearly hitting the once-dreamlike level of $5000. If you were to ask the bulls then, if they would

The Bank of England is very close to cutting interest rates – the MPC decision was taken by a 5–4 vote with the policy rate at 3.75%, and the new forecasts show inflation falling below the 2% target as early as April, significantly increasing the likelihood of a cut, potentially as soon as March. The

UOB’s report by Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Sathit Talaengsatya discusses the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) shift from solely using interest rates to a broader policy framework. The BOT aims to address structural economic issues such as low productivity and high inequality while maintaining an accommodative interest rate policy. The report anticipates a final 25bps cut in

2026.02.06 2026.02.06 Best Scalping Indicators on Forex Oleg Tkachenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/oleg-tkachenko/ Scalping is a type of high-frequency trading that involves holding trades in the market from a few seconds to a few minutes. This trading strategy is complex, requiring maximum concentration, good reaction, quick decision making, and intuition. Nevertheless, scalpers can earn several times more per trading

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The mood in markets is improving prior to the US open with S&P 500 futures up 0.5%. That’s a turnaround from earlier losses and may reflect a re-evaluation on the disruption to software and AI capex. Here are some pre-market movers: AMZN (-8.9%): Amazon shares tumbled after the company missed profit expectations and alarmed investors

2026.02.06 2026.02.06 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 06.02.26–13.02.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 3,873.00 with a target of 6,000.00–6,500.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,873.00. Stop Loss: below 3,873.00, Take Profit: 6,000.00–6,500.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and

​With commodity price volatility, shifting demand dynamics and a company-wide transformation agenda all in play, BP’s full-year results will be closely watched for insight into operational execution, capital allocation and future growth pathways. ​BP is expected to report lower revenue, pre-tax profit and earnings per share (EPS) compared to full-year 2024 results. ​Revenue: $184.78 billion,

Gold (XAU/USD) is trimming some losses on Friday, trading near $4,880 at the time of writing, after bounding from lows at $4.655 during the Asian session. A risk-averse market mood is providing some support to precious metals, although the US Dollar’s strength is keeping upside attempts limited for now. Gold drew some support from weak

Bitcoin falls out of bed but nears major support ​Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin has faced intensified volatility, with a sharp sell-off underscoring how even the largest and most liquid cryptocurrency remains highly sensitive to macroeconomic pressures, leveraged positioning and shifts in investor sentiment. ​Long-term narrative versus short-term price action ​While Bitcoin’s longer-term narrative –

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2026.02.06 2026.02.06 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 06.02.2026 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. Oil extended its