2026.05.15 2026.05.15 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 15.05.26–22.05.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,493.40 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,493.40. Stop Loss: below 4,420.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below

We are trying to keep the ceasefire in order to give diplomacy a chance Contradictory messages by the US have made us reluctant about their real intentions on talks All vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz except those at war with us Vessels wanting to pass should coordinate with Iran navy We are making

EasyJet half-year earnings preview: Can strong demand offset rising fuel costs? ​easyJet is set to report its half-year 2025/26 results on 21 May, with investors focused on whether the airline can maintain strong travel demand and pricing momentum while navigating rising fuel costs and continued operational pressures across the European aviation sector. ​The airline is

​​​Macro update ​Asian shares slide: Asian equities fell sharply as oil prices climbed after comments from US President Trump suggested there was no urgency to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. ​Treasury yields jump: US yields rose to multi-month highs as higher oil prices reignited inflation concerns and increased expectations of a Fed rate hike this

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This is the findings from the latest Reuters’ poll on economists, involving the BOJ and the Japanese economy: Median forecast sees BOJ raising interest rates to 1.25% in Q4 (unchanged) 65% of economists anticipate policy rate to rise to 1.00% in June 74% of economists see currency intervention as unlikely to sustainably curb yen weakness

Peru’s trade surplus widened to USD 4,157 million in March 2026, up from USD 2,438 million in the same month a year earlier. Exports jumped 38.4% year-on-year to a record USD 9,947 million, supported by strong growth in traditional products (+49.3%), modest gains in non-traditional products (+1.0%), and a sharp increase in other products (+105.2%).

Key takeaways Brent crude oil surged above $106/bbl as the prolonged Iran conflict and continued Strait of Hormuz disruption reinforced fears of persistent global energy supply shortages and inflation pressures. The Federal Reserve maintained its “higher for longer” stance after stronger inflation data and elevated energy prices reduced expectations for rate cuts, while Kevin Warsh

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Fed’s Williams said monetary policy is in a good place and mildly restrictive, seeing no reason to raise or lower rates now, while flagging strong productivity growth and stable market conditions. Earlier: Summary: According to further remarks by New York Fed President John Williams on May 14: Williams described monetary policy as mildly restrictive and

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The British pound weakened further to $1.34 on Thursday, its lowest level in over a month, after a series of high-profile resignations signaled an intensifying contest for the prime minister’s post. MP Josh Simons stepped down to allow Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to run for parliament, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned to position himself