Major U.S. stock indices ended the session lower, led by declines in the Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both touched fresh intraday record highs early in the day but failed to hold gains, closing in the red as upside momentum faded. Investor sentiment appeared cautious ahead of several […]
Log in to today’s North American session recap for July 29, 2025. Market flows have been chaotic in the past two weeks of trading, from a renewed selloff in the USD to its ongoing recovery (the DXY still showed a small resistance towards the beginning of the afternoon). This move in the Greenback has largely
President Trump has warned that sanctions targeting Russian oil could take effect in just 10 days. He’s threatening steep tariffs on countries that continue buying Russian oil, signaling that the rates won’t be low. The possibility of removing Russian supply from global markets has pushed crude oil prices higher. Technically: Crude moved back above its
Belgium’s economic growth eased modestly in the second quarter of the year, reversing the improvement seen in the first three months of the year, preliminary data from the National Bank of Belgium showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product grew a calendar and seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent from the first quarter, when the economy expanded 0.4
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The Euro had been on a strong run this year, and only a few events could stop its uptrend in the first half of 2025. Between new infrastructure deals, unification behind the Ukrainian cause, and the constant mess-ups from the Trump Administration, EUR/USD had many reasons go higher. But Markets are forward-looking, and all these
Macro hedge funds like Rokos Capital Management and Bridgewater may have profited from foreign exchange volatility during the second quarter, but for options dealers the market has become increasingly precarious. Since US president Donald Trump’s explosive tariff policy announcement in April, positioning has been firmly geared towards US dollar weakening across G10 currencies. A July
Wegovy momentum stalls as reality bites Novo Nordisk’s decision to slash its 2025 outlook represents a sobering reality check for the weight-loss drug market that had captured investor imagination. The company’s guidance cut from 13-21% sales growth to just 8-14% signals that the initial euphoria around GLP-1 medications may have been overdone. US Wegovy prescriptions
Dollar’s broad-based advance continues today, underpinned by firm sentiment that recent US trade deals with the EU and Japan mark the clearing of major global trade risks, at least for now. Though US–China talks continue in Stockholm, markets appear unbothered. Officials on both sides have indicated willingness to negotiate terms and extend the August 12
Fundamental Overview The USD regained some ground in the final part of last week and extended the gains yesterday although we haven’t got any meaningful catalyst for the move. Overall, we continue to range as the market is waiting for something new for the next sustained trend. Given that the “short US dollar” is now
2025.07.29 2025.07.29 Swiss Franc Under Siege Amid US-EU Trade Shift. Forecast as of 29.07.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The US-EU agreement has reversed the prevailing trends in global financial markets. Capital may once again flow into the US, while diminishing demand for safe havens puts the Swiss franc at risk. Let’s discuss this topic and make a
The British pound is down for a fourth straight day, as the US dollar is showing strength against most of the majors. The pound has declined 1.5% in the current slide. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3338, down 0.10% on the day. The pound fell as low as 1.3315 earlier, its lowest
Modest gains mask underlying strength across markets The S&P 500’s minimal 0.02% gain to fresh record highs tells a story of quiet confidence rather than explosive momentum. While the move appears modest, the ability to push through to new territory suggests the underlying trend remains intact. The Nasdaq 100’s 0.33% advance proved more convincing, driven by renewed
Spain’s economic growth improved in the second quarter driven by robust domestic demand, flash data from the statistical office INE showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product expanded 0.7 percent sequentially after rising 0.6 percent in the prior period. At the same time, annual GDP growth held steady at 2.8 percent in the second quarter. On
2025.07.29 2025.07.29 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 29.07.2025 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The correction is completed. Expect the price to rise to a high of 126,160.57. Consider long
Eurozone GDP data in focus this week Staying on the subject of growth, we are scheduled to receive eurozone (EA) second-quarter (Q2) GDP numbers tomorrow night and a EA inflation update on Friday night. Eurozone Q2 GDP Date: Wednesday, 30 July at 7.00pm AEDT Last quarter (Q1 2025), GDP rose by 0.6%, up from 0.3% in
The US Treasury just announced that they will be expecting to borrow $1.007 trillion in Q3 this year, which is a significant step up from their borrowing estimate seen back in April ($554 billion). For some context, the debt ceiling issue in the earlier months this year meant that the US Treasury had to cut
