Risk-Off Reigns: Tech Selloff, China Trade Miss, and U.S. Layoffs Hit Sentiment

Risk-Off Reigns: Tech Selloff, China Trade Miss, and U.S. Layoffs Hit Sentiment

Global markets turned defensive again as risk aversion returned, led by a renewed wave of selling in technology shares. The U.S. tech rout, which rattled Wall Street overnight, spread to Asia, triggering broad weakness across regional equity markets. Japan was hit especially hard, with SoftBank and semiconductor names leading the decline. Traders noted growing anxiety […]

Malaysia Industrial Output Growth at 14-Month…

Malaysia Industrial Output Growth at 14-Month…

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EUR/JPY loses traction to near 176.50 despite ECB’s cautious stance

EUR/JPY loses traction to near 176.50 despite ECB’s cautious stance

The EUR/JPY cross loses ground around 176.60 during the Asian session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar on minutes of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) September policy meeting and verbal intervention from Japanese officials. Minutes from the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) September meeting revealed on Wednesday that an increasing number

GBP/USD extends much-needed recovery as Cable recovers 1.31

GBP/USD extends much-needed recovery as Cable recovers 1.31

GBP/USD climbed on Thursday, driven into the high side by over-extended bearish price action that has plagued the pair, as well as a surprisingly close Bank of England (BoE) vote on interest rate moves that gave investors hope that the BoE might be moving to support the UK’s flagging economy despite still-high inflation metrics. The

Japan’s Household Spending Slumps: September …

Japan’s Household Spending Slumps: September …

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Japan Household Spending Rises 1.8% On Year In September

Japan Household Spending Rises 1.8% On Year In September

The average of household spending in Japan was up 1.8 percent on year in September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday – coming in at 303,214 yen. That missed expectations for an increase of 2.5 percent and was down from 1.3 percent in August. On a monthly basis, household spending was

Has the Market turned on the AI boom ? –  Market wrap for the North American session – November 6

Has the Market turned on the AI boom ? –  Market wrap for the North American session – November 6

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

Japan Household Spending Rises 1.8% On Year In September

Banxico Lowers Rate Again By 25 Bps To 7.25%

The Bank of Mexico lowered its key interest rate for an eleventh policy session in a row in a bid to bring inflation close to the 3 percent target and to support a sluggish economy facing significant uncertainty due to trade tensions, and signaled more rate cuts ahead. The Banxico Governing Board, led by Governor

Dow Jones drops 250 points amid continued AI selloff

Dow Jones drops 250 points amid continued AI selloff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tumbled 400 points at its lowest on Thursday, falling to its lowest valuation in nearly two weeks as equity indexes were crushed underfoot by a broad pivot out of AI tech stocks. US economic data is restricted to volatile private datasets amid the ongoing federal government closure, causing investors

USD/JPY hits resistance: Bearish signal warns of a potential top

USD/JPY hits resistance: Bearish signal warns of a potential top

USD/JPY, arguably the most volatile FX currency pair, has certainly held its reputation this year with a constant flurry of uptrends and downtrends. The first half of the year, demarcated by widespread dollar-selling, took the pair to lows not seen since September 2024 at 139.20. However, a Liberation Day bottom in the dollar followed by

Ibovespa Hits Record on Earnings Wave

Ibovespa Hits Record on Earnings Wave

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Sterling Slightly Firmer After Tight BoE Hold; Dollar Eases Broadly

Sterling Slightly Firmer After Tight BoE Hold; Dollar Eases Broadly

Sterling traded mildly higher following the BoE’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.00% in a tight 5–4 vote. Overall market reaction was modest as the Pound gained slightly against the Dollar but lacked strong momentum, as traders viewed the decision and accompanying remarks as broadly balanced. At the post-meeting press conference, Governor Andrew

Dollar to Rand (USDZAR) Forecast for 2025, 2026, 2027–2030, 2040 and Beyond

Dollar to Rand (USDZAR) Forecast for 2025, 2026, 2027–2030, 2040 and Beyond

2025.11.06 2025.11.06 Dollar to Rand (USDZAR) Forecast for 2025, 2026, 2027–2030 and Beyond Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ This article provides a comprehensive review of the USDZAR currency pair with technical and fundamental analysis, long-term forecasts, expert opinions, as well as market sentiment assessment.  This overview will help traders and investors better grasp the pair’s movement, identify potential

​​Binance Coin (BNB) Price Update: Token Remains in Bear Market Despite CZ Pardon and Institutional Optimism​

​​Binance Coin (BNB) Price Update: Token Remains in Bear Market Despite CZ Pardon and Institutional Optimism​

​​​Binance Coin in bear market territory ​Binance Coin (BNB) has entered a compelling chapter a few weeks ago as a dramatic external event and evolving institutional narratives shifted the spotlight back to the token. The headline-maker was the presidential pardon of Changpeng Zhao (“CZ”), founder of Binance. ​On October 23, 2025, Donald Trump granted a

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