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 […]
New Zealand December 2025 Food Price Index -0.3% m/m (prior -0.4%) and +4.0% y/y. Earlier: New Zealand December 2025 Manufacturing PMI (prior 51.4) NZD gained a little on the PMI data and not doing a lot on this data. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
Gold prices retreat on Thursday amid a de-escalation of US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric over Iran. Also, solid jobs data in the US prompted investors to trim Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut bets. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,609. Bullion eases as easing geopolitical tensions and strong US data lift risk appetite
Prices were indeed reaching extremes. Yesterday’s surge to $62 was met with a sharp, one-way correction back to the low $59s, with the commodity actually finishing the session lower by 1%. The premium was built on the perception that a US intervention in Iran was imminent. The movement of US Army assets from nearby bases,
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LatAm FX carry trade shrugs off geopolitical fears – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Clients in regional carry positions remain undeterred by US interventions, say dealers Increased geopolitical instability in Latin America in recent weeks has failed to dissuade investors from putting on foreign exchange carry trades linked to
Dollar climbed sharply in early US session as markets continued to pare back bets on a Fed rate cut in Q1 2026, a move driven by stronger-than-expected labor market data. Initial jobless claims fell back below the psychological 200k mark, countering dovish concerns about extended labor-market deterioration. Odds of a March rate cut have collapsed
2026.01.15 2026.01.15 What Is Proprietary Trading and How Does It Work? Artem Parshinhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/artem-parshin/ When answering the question “What is proprietary trading?”, it is important to highlight the key point: it is an opportunity to earn money on the exchange without risking your capital. Sometimes a trader has all the necessary skills, experience, and a solid
The main highlights of the European session on the news front were the monthly UK GDP data and a Bloomberg report raising the possibility of an earlier than expected BoJ rate hike. The UK data beat expectations across the board but the market reaction was muted. The main reason is the fact that the BoE
The euro area trade surplus declined in November as the fall in exports outpaced the decrease in imports, Eurostat reported Thursday. The trade surplus fell to EUR 9.9 billion from EUR 17.9 billion in October. In the same period last year, the surplus totaled EUR 15.4 billion. Exports of goods decreased 3.4 percent compared to
Solana overcomes resistance Since the beginning of 2026, Solana (SOL) has remained a focal point within the crypto market, navigating a complex mix of technical pressure, evolving institutional interest and ongoing questions around ecosystem momentum. Price action has been volatile but broadly constrained within a slightly downward trending channel. After entering the year under pressure following
EU to sign a free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc 25 years after first entering talks. The deal, still pending ratification, will reduce import duties on over 90% of exports over 15 years. Mercosur likely to see greater economic benefit; for the EU geopolitical benefits more important, Standard Chartered’s economists report. EU continues to
The USD/CAD price analysis remains firm above 1.3900, supported by a stronger US dollar and a softer Canadian backdrop. US PPI and retail sales data maintain an upside bias for the greenback. US unemployment claims and FedSpeak could provide fresh impetus to the markets. USD/CAD is trading firmly around 1.3900 in the early European session,
Key takeaways Nikkei 225 is leading global equity performance in early 2026, rising 7.9% YTD and outperforming major US indices, supported by improving domestic macro conditions and resilience despite concerns over rising JGB yields. Fundamentals remain a key tailwind, with Japan’s Citigroup Earnings Revision Index hitting a one-year high, signaling improving corporate earnings expectations versus
2026.01.15 2026.01.15 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 15.01.2026 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: Wave (Z) may target the 80,770.57 level. Consider short positions. XRPUSD: The price is expected
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At a glance: Trump orders critical-minerals talks, invokes Section 232; silver drops sharply from record highs. White House imposes 25% tariff on select advanced AI chips, citing national security. U.S.–Japan talks flag excessive FX volatility; USD/JPY steadies near 158.60. Geopolitics in focus as U.S. seeks UN briefing on Iran, Trump signals preference for swift action.
