In markets there is often a ‘risk-off/risk-on’ dynamic around economic news. At the moment, that’s shifted to more of a war-on/war-off footing, or at least a shift in how long the war might take. This view is winning out at the moment: 1) The US tried to talk to Iran but Iran refused and is […]
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Market sentiment showed tentative signs of stabilization today as Brent crude slipped back below the psychological $100 per barrel level. The modest pullback in energy prices helped European equities recover from earlier losses while U.S. futures also moved back into positive territory. However, the shift appears to reflect stabilization rather than a genuine improvement in
US equity futures are flirting with the best levels of the pre-market following a wave of economic data that points to rate cuts if/when the US or Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Notable in the pre-market news was a report saying that Trump told other world leaders earlier this week that he expected Iran
2026.03.13 2026.03.13 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.03.26–20.03.26 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 4,840.00 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,840.00. Stop Loss: below 4,840.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and
While support at $382 holds, though, the $440 region may be reached, provided that the $414 – $420 resistance zone is bettered. Despite recent volatility and a 10% year-to-date (YTD) drop, Tesla shares remain significantly higher over the past year – up around 62% – and continues to trade at a premium valuation compared with
Spain’s consumer price inflation remained stable in February as initially estimated, final data from the statistical office INE showed Friday. Consumer prices rose 2.3 percent year-on-year, the same rate of growth as seen in January and also matched the flash estimate published on February 27. A similar lower rate was last reported in June 2025.
Macro update Asian stocks slide: Regional equities declined, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index falling around 1% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 down 1.4%, putting the region on course for a second straight weekly loss as the Iran conflict weighed on sentiment. Oil surge stokes inflation fears: Brent crude oil traded near $100 a barrel after jumping more
European markets retreated on Friday, with both the STOXX 50 and the STOXX 600 dropping approximately 1%. This decline erased earlier momentum, leaving the benchmarks largely flat for the week. The downturn was most pronounced in consumer cyclicals, consumer defensives, and the financial sector. Notable laggards included Siemens (-2.9%), L’Oréal (-2.4%), and Banco Santander (-2.3%),
2026.03.13 2026.03.13 Oil (USCrude) Price Forecast for Today, Tomorrow, Next Week, and Next 30 Days Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Forecasting the USCrude price requires taking into account fundamental, geopolitical, and technical factors. The dynamics of crude oil not only shape the global economic environment but also depend heavily on exporting countries’ decisions, macroeconomic indicators, and unexpected events.
Consumer prices in Finland rose by 0.6% year-on-year in February 2026, rebounding from a 0.2% decline in January. This was the highest annual inflation rate since January 2025, driven mainly by a notable easing of deflation in housing and utilities (-0.2% vs. -2.3% in January) and by transport prices stabilizing (0% vs. -0.2%). Additional upward
Global markets remain firmly locked in risk-off mode as investors grapple with a renewed escalation in the Iran conflict and the growing risk of prolonged disruptions to global energy supply. Asian equity markets traded broadly lower today, following a weak lead from Wall Street where DOW dragged major U.S. indexes down overnight. The deteriorating sentiment
EUR/USD 1.1700 (EUR 2.89 bn) 1.1600 (EUR 1.00 bn) 1.1500 (EUR 866.36 mn) 1.1400 (EUR 580.00 mn) USD/JPY 160.00 (US$ 464.89 mn) 159.00 (US$ 495.28 mn) 158.50 (US$ 406.68 mn) GBP/USD 1.3450 (GBP 299.62 mn) 1.3300 (GBP 150.00 mn) USD/CHF 0.7780 (US$ 299.10 mn) 0.7700 (US$ 534.13 mn) USD/CAD 1.3835 (US$ 470.70 mn) 1.3700 (US$
The NZX 50 edged down 12 points, or 0.1%, to finish at 13,187 on Friday, extending its losing streak to a second session as weakness in logistics, industrial services, and transport weighed on sentiment. Early declines were partially offset by gains in energy minerals and consumer services, but the benchmark still logged a second straight
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