The private sector in Hong Kong continued to expand in September, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Monday with a PMI score of 50.4. That’s down from 50.7 in August, although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction. Business activity across the
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EUR/USD consolidates on Friday amid a quiet trading session due to the lack of a fresh catalyst, sponsored by a US government shutdown that seems poised to extend beyond the current week. The pair trades at 1.1738, up 0.28%, at the time of writing. Shared currency consolidates with light data and split Fed rhetoric keeping
The political spotlight this weekend is on Japan, where the LDP Presidential Election (Friday, Oct 3) continues to ripple through markets. Polls show a tight race between Kōzō Izumi and Sanae Takaichi, a contest that could shape Japan’s fiscal stance, defense policy, and BoJ-government dynamics. JPY traders will be watching closely for outcomes and any
Metals are loving everything about this year’s trading, with most of them posting their best yearly performances since the early 2010s. A combination of drivers continues to fuel the rally: a weaker US Dollar weighed down by the Trump administration’s tariffs and tense international relations, alongside FED cuts and questions over the central bank’s independence.
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US indices are onto another intense session, with the Dow Jones crossing the 47,000 mark and breaking through its long-watched ascending wedge pattern. Some profit-taking has now concluded and overall, the picture in US Equities is green in today’s session. US Equity heatmap – October 3, 2025 – Source: TradingView The session did not open
2025.10.03 2025.10.03 What Is the Rectangle Chart Pattern and How to Use It in Trading Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Among chart formations in technical analysis, the rectangle pattern is as widely known as the head and shoulders pattern. This pattern, which belongs to rectangular formations, represents a period of price consolidation confined between two horizontal trendlines of support
2025.10.03 2025.10.03 Three Inside Up/Down Candlestick Pattern: Definition, Psychology, Trading Strategy, and Examples Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Japanese candlestick patterns are among the most widely used tools in technical analysis, and those formed by three or more candles are generally considered the most reliable. The Three Inside Up and Three Inside Down patterns are prime examples that
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Hugh Stevens has joined Wells Fargo as head of electronic foreign exchange trading for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Emea). Stevens previously spent over seven years at Standard Chartered in London and New York, most recently as head of e-FX trading for the Americas. He reports to Chad Berner, head of electronic and G1O
Solana gunning for 8-month high Solana (SOL) has come under renewed scrutiny as it regains momentum following a recent surge and subsequent pullback. In mid-September, SOL momentarily pushed above $250, but sharp profit-taking and concerns about upcoming token unlocks affected sentiment, dragging prices back towards support around $191. This week, sentiment received a boost from
Bank of Japan will make policy decisions as appropriate and without any preconceptions, Governor Kazuo Ueda told business leaders in Osaka. Ueda refrained from providing clear signals about a potential interest rate hike, noting that the BoJ will closely monitor developments in the global economy and the impact of U.S. tariffs on Japan’s price dynamics.
Macro update Wall Street hits fresh records: The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all closed at new all-time highs, with modest gains led by strength in technology stocks. Payrolls data delayed: The release of monthly non-farm payrolls, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed due to the ongoing government shutdown. Jobs and policy outlook: With the
Key takeaways SPX 500 maintains bullish momentum, rallying to a fresh all-time high of 6,745 despite the ongoing US government shutdown. Fed rate cut expectations remain elevated, with markets pricing a 98% chance for October and 87% for December. Technical outlook stays positive, with key support at 6,690 and upside targets at 6,800–6,850 within the
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $47.43 per troy ounce, up 0.94% from the $46.99 it cost on Thursday. Silver prices have increased by 64.16% since the beginning of the year. Unit measure Silver Price Today in USD Troy Ounce 47.43 1 Gram 1.52 The Gold/Silver ratio, which
