Russia Central Bank Reserves $ dipped from previous $687.3B to $667.5B

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Market Update: US Tax Bill, Eurozone PMI & S&P 500 Technicals

Market Update: US Tax Bill, Eurozone PMI & S&P 500 Technicals

European Session Recap European markets began the day on the back foot as market participants digested a proposed tax-cut bill that threatened to enlarge the US deficit. Opposition to President Trump’s tax plans and the growing deficit is impacting the bond market, with Treasury prices dropping on Wednesday and dragging down other U.S. assets. The

Gold Leaves Other Safe Havens Behind. Forecast as of 22.05.2025

Gold Leaves Other Safe Havens Behind. Forecast as of 22.05.2025

2025.05.22 2025.05.22 Gold Leaves Other Safe Havens Behind. Forecast as of 22.05.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Eroding confidence in the US dollar and Treasury yields, driven by the US policy shifts, has worked in gold’s favor, reinforcing its role as a safe-haven asset. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects:

Stocks head lower on US budget worries

Stocks head lower on US budget worries

​Rising yields cast a shadow over stocks ​US stock markets came under heavy pressure yesterday thanks to rising US bond yields. An auction of US government debt saw borrowing costs head higher again as investors become more jittery about the fiscal outlook of the US government. ​The latest budget plan in the US is set

USD/JPY Forecast: Yen Shines as US Fiscal Worries Mount

USD/JPY Forecast: Yen Shines as US Fiscal Worries Mount

The USD/JPY forecast suggests increasing demand for the safe-haven yen. Trump’s tax bill might add to the US’s already huge debt burden.  Traders will keep an eye on US business activity data. The USD/JPY forecast is bearish, suggesting increasing demand for the safe-haven yen amid fiscal concerns in the US. At the same time, the dollar

Fnality joins DLT-based PvP FX settlement service

Fnality joins DLT-based PvP FX settlement service

Fnality joins DLT-based PvP FX settlement service – FX Markets End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Baton Systems and Osttra’s joint payment-versus-payment FX network adds central bank-backed settlement option Baton Systems and post-trade technology vendor Osttra have struck a partnership with Fnality to integrate its blockchain-based payments system to its payment-versus-payment (PvP)

Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 22.05.2025

Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 22.05.2025

2025.05.22 2025.05.22 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 22.05.2025 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. Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high. New bullish targets can be determined. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price is

UK Public Sector Net Borrowing Highest Since 2021

UK Public Sector Net Borrowing Highest Since 2021

UK public sector net borrowing in April was the highest in any month since April 2021, the Office for National Statistics reported Thursday. Public sector net borrowing rose by GBP 1.0 billion to GBP 20.2 billion in April. This was the highest borrowing since April 2021 and was also above economists’ forecast of GBP 18.0

USD/CAD extends the decline to near 1.3850 amid weaker US Dollar 

USD/CAD extends the decline to near 1.3850 amid weaker US Dollar 

USD/CAD trades in negative territory near 1.3855 in Thursday’s early Asian session.  Worries about a ballooning US deficit weigh on the US Dollar.  The advanced S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMI reports will be closely watched later on Thursday.  The USD/CAD pair extends its downside to around 1.3855 during the early Asian session on Thursday,

Stability in Manufacturing Sector: Judo Bank's May PMI Holds Steady at 51.7

Australia’s manufacturing sector appears to be experiencing a period of stability amid economic uncertainties, as evidenced by the latest data from Judo Bank. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a key economic indicator, remained unchanged from April at 51.7 in May 2025. This steady performance marks a consistent pace of growth within the sector, avoiding

UK Public Sector Net Borrowing Highest Since 2021

Singapore GDP Climbs 3.9% On Year In Q1

Singapore’s gross domestic product expanded 3.9 percent on year in the first quarter of 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Thursday. That beat expectations for a gain of 3.8 percent after rising 5.0 percent in the three months prior. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, GDP contracted 0.6 percent – but that

Leaders and Laggers – May 21 N.A. Session Close

Leaders and Laggers – May 21 N.A. Session Close

Log in to today’s North American session recap – May 21, 2025Today’s session was characterized by sharp volatility across markets, driven by broad USD weakness and the U.S. 30-year yield reaching the 5% mark. The Dollar Index fell 0.4%, after dipping as much as 0.72%, fueling notable rallies in both Gold and Bitcoin. Among major

US Treasury confirm that Sec. Bessent met with Japan finance minister Kato

US Treasury confirm that Sec. Bessent met with Japan finance minister Kato

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