Zain Vawda Market Analyst Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled him towards a career as an analyst. He […]
U.S. Treasury grants one-month window to sell Russian oil cargoes already loaded before new sanctions. Summary: U.S. Treasury issued a new Russia-related general license. License allows sale of Russian crude and petroleum products already loaded as of March 12. Transactions can continue until 12:01 a.m. ET on April 11. Measure provides a wind-down period for
Hong Kong will on Friday release Q4 numbers for industrial production and producer prices, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, industrial production was up 5.5 percent on year and producer prices jumped an annual 7.7 percent. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our
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
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Recent US dollar strengthening in response to the escalating conflict in Iran has done little to temper many investors’ long-term bearish views on the greenback, with some buying into trades anticipating a rally in higher-yielding currencies. The US dollar index (DXY), a measure of the dollar’s value against a basket of currencies, hit 99.683 on
Comments from Iranian officials appear to be sending mixed signals, but the latest remarks suggest some effort to ease concerns about a full disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that many ships can still pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with the Iranian Navy.
2026.03.12 2026.03.12 Moving Averages Guide: How to Use the EMA Indicator Artem Shashkovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-shashkov/ In this article, you will learn about one of the most popular technical indicators — the moving average. It was developed long ago but remains widely used because of its simplicity and clarity. The moving average can be applied across different financial
Portugal’s trade shortfall increased in January from a year ago as exports fell faster than imports, figures from Statistics Portugal showed on Thursday. The trade deficit rose to EUR 2.5 billion in January from EUR 1.7 billion in the same month last year. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our
BP emerges as major beneficiary as oil prices surge on Middle East supply fears BP is emerging as one of the clear beneficiaries of the recent surge in global oil prices, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive crude markets sharply higher and increase revenue potential for major energy producers. Dramatic rally in crude
Global markets have entered a fragile calmness as investors await the next major catalyst. With only second-tier data scheduled and Fed officials in their pre-meeting blackout period, the usual policy signals that guide markets are temporarily absent. Barring any dramatic geopolitical development, this vacuum has shifted the spotlight entirely onto technical levels. The first critical
LCH’s ForexClear reported its highest stress losses since 2019 in the final quarter of 2025, while the share of initial margin posted by its five largest clearing members rose by 9 percentage points. The UK-based central counterparty (CCP) disclosed a peak stress loss of $1.1 billion under a single-member default scenario, up 42.8% from the
The US Dollar remains strong, driven by safe-haven flows from ongoing geopolitical conflicts and rising inflationary concerns Expectations for US rate cuts have fallen sharply from 66 basis points (bps) to around 30 bps due to the potential impact of high oil prices on inflation. GBP/USD is caught in a technical tug-of-war, facing immediate resistance
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Both S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures are down 0.4% on the day after a bit of a mixed showing yesterday. At the balance, tech shares managed to help keep risk from falling off in the day before. But when you factor in all that has transpired since the US-Iran conflict started, US stocks have
2026.03.12 2026.03.12 Pound Slides On Increased Risk Aversion. Forecast as of 12.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ As in 2022, the UK may face an energy crisis triggered by armed conflict. The key question is whether the Bank of England will exercise the same caution it did back then, and whether it has learned from past policy missteps.
Malaysia’s retail sales growth moderated after accelerating in the previous month, data from the statistical office showed on Thursday. The value of retail sales logged an annual growth of 6.1 percent in January, slower than the 6.9 percent rise in December. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our premium content
