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. […]

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Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the wage-price mechanism is likely to be sustained. Ueda emphasized that the central bank expected to continue raising interest rates if the economy and prices move in line with the forecast. Key quotes Mechanism under which wages and prices rise moderately along likely to be sustained. Bank

Log in to today’s North American session Market wrap for January 14 Today’s session unleashed a wave of panic across global markets, driven by a combination of factors: the weekend’s attack on the Fed, inflation data that—while not alarming—remains hot enough to delay rate cuts, and most importantly, the growing probability of an attack on

Silver prices skyrocketed to a new record high on Wednesday after bouncing off a daily low of $86.91, hitting a new all-time high at $93.52, and it seems poised to clear the $100.00 barrier in the near term. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $93.05, soaring over 7%. Economic data in the US

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Eight of 12 districts saw slight to modest growth Three saw no change One saw a slight decline Outlooks for future activity were mildly optimistic with most expecting slight to modest growth Prices grew at a moderate rate across large majority of districts The Federal Reserve’s January 2026 Beige Book indicates a marginal improvement in

Bank of England Deputy Governor David Ramsden said that wages will remain a key focus for him this year and that his view is that policy remains restrictive in a speech at King’s College, in London on Wednesday. Key quotes Key difference for policy this year is we are not looking at a hump in

Yesterday sent a clear warning shot to US Traders: even a positive CPI report—arguably the Fed’s primary concern—failed to hold the bid. Indexes finished in the red, leaving sell-the-news hints. And that hesitation is materializing into a full-blown pullback in today’s session. Nasdaq is leading US Indexes in their fall, down 1.50% as I write

2026.01.14 2026.01.14 McGinley Dynamic Indicator: Trading Guide Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ The McGinley Dynamic indicator (MDI) is an effective tool for traders who want to improve their grasp of market trends and avoid false signals. While traditional moving averages are inherently lagging indicators, especially during periods of extreme volatility, the McGinley indicator is designed to dynamically adjust

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​​​Bitcoin breaks through resistance ​Tuesday’s over 4% rally is technically significant as it has taken the cryptocurrency above its key $94,095.33 – $94,766.54 resistance area for the first time since mid-November. ​Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin has traded in a more measured and nuanced environment, shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty, evolving institutional participation and shifting investor

2026.01.14 2026.01.14 Nikkei 225 Hits Another Record As Snap Election Talk Reignites Takaichi Trade. Forecast as of 14.01.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Speculation about snap elections to the Japanese parliament has reignited the Takaichi trade. Investors are buying stocks and selling bonds and the yen in anticipation of fiscal stimulus. Let’s discuss this topic and make a

It’s been quite the trade in precious metals over the last six months especially. You would think that we’ll be meeting a cooling point soon but even until today, things continue to run hot for both gold and silver. But if you’ve been watching things closely, or even loosely for that matter, you’ll surely notice