Mixed feelings from the NFP – North American session Market Wrap for December 16

Mixed feelings from the NFP – North American session Market Wrap for December 16

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 […]

Fed’s Bostic warns inflation fight isn’t over, urges caution on rates

Fed’s Bostic warns inflation fight isn’t over, urges caution on rates

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic released a blog post called FOMC’s credibility on inflation could be at stake, at the Atlanta Fed website. Atlanta Fed President sees persistent price pressures, favors steady policy Bostic noted that the jobs report was a mixed picture and that it did not change the outlook and

WTI Oil prices at 2025 Lows – Opportunity or Trap?

WTI Oil prices at 2025 Lows – Opportunity or Trap?

Oil prices have been tumbling without stopping in a stable but continuous downtrend. A positive development that encourages cuts by reducing inflation expectations for consumers, but with prices back to January 2021 levels, producers are pressured to decrease investment in technology and rig development. For example, US Shale is known to be profitable at around

US Futures Waver after Jobs Report, Retail Sa…

US Futures Waver after Jobs Report, Retail Sa…

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U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Estimates In November After October Slump

U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Estimates In November After October Slump

Employment in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of November, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday, although the job growth followed a notable decrease in employment in October. The report said non-farm payroll employment climbed by 64,000 jobs in November after tumbling by 105,000 jobs in

US business inventories for September 0.2% versus 0.1% estimate

US business inventories for September 0.2% versus 0.1% estimate

The US business inventories and retail inventories ex-auto for September 2025 (old data) shows: Business inventories +0.2% versus 0.1% estimate Retail inventories ex-auto 0.0% versus 0.0% last month Details from the Census Bureau: Sales: $1,947.5B in September, unchanged vs August (±0.1%), but up 3.7% YoY, pointing to steady nominal demand despite slower monthly momentum. Inventories:

NFP Shock Slams Dollar, March Fed Cut Now More Likely Than Not

NFP Shock Slams Dollar, March Fed Cut Now More Likely Than Not

Dollar came under broad pressure in early US trade after delayed employment data confirmed a deeper-than-expected loss of momentum in the labor market. The October payrolls collapse was the key shock. A steep contraction marked the third negative print in six months, a development that few had anticipated. To compound the damage, both August and

Russia’s largest Palladium producer sees platinum deficit this year – Commerzbank

Russia’s largest Palladium producer sees platinum deficit this year – Commerzbank

Russia’s top Palladium producer expects a notable supply deficit for Platinum in 2025, while Palladium remains mostly balanced, highlighting diverging market views compared with the World Platinum Investment Council’s forecasts, Commerzbank’s commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes. Palladium market balanced this year “Russia’s largest Palladium producer yesterday published updated forecasts for the Platinum and Palladium market

ECB: Rates on hold, debate heats up

ECB: Rates on hold, debate heats up

The ECB is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at next week’s meeting, with markets fully pricing a stable deposit rate. New inflation projections may intensify internal debate, showing inflation below target in 2026–27 but above target in 2028 due to regulatory factors. Diverging views within the Governing Council reflect a split between calls

Yen Stands Firm On BOJ Rate Hike Expectations. Forecast as of 16.12.2025

Yen Stands Firm On BOJ Rate Hike Expectations. Forecast as of 16.12.2025

2025.12.16 2025.12.16 Yen Stands Firm On BOJ Rate Hike Expectations. Forecast as of 16.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Japanese government does not control the Bank of Japan’s decisions. However, the yen is sensitive to the pace of monetary policy normalization. The USD/JPY pair will also be driven by US labor market statistics. Let’s discuss these topics

​Markets Turn Defensive Ahead of Payrolls​

​Markets Turn Defensive Ahead of Payrolls​

​​​Risk-off tone dominates Monday trading ​Monday saw investors adopt a firmly defensive stance as the final full trading week of the year kicked off. A heavy run of economic data and multiple central bank meetings have left traders wary of taking fresh risk. ​Global equities retreated from recent highs. The combination of year-end positioning and

Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Continues Downwar…

Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Continues Downwar…

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How Much Does Jeff Bezos Make a Day? Salary & Income 2025

How Much Does Jeff Bezos Make a Day? Salary & Income 2025

2025.12.16 2025.12.16 How Much Does Jeff Bezos Make a Day in 2025? Alan Tsagaraevhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alan-tsagaraev/ Jeff Bezos is a renowned figure in the realm of innovation, and his influence on the global economy remains significant. As the founder of Amazon, a company that has revolutionized e-commerce and cloud technology, Bezos has amassed a significant personal fortune,

UK Data Mixed, Dollar Awaits Delayed NFP for Direction

UK Data Mixed, Dollar Awaits Delayed NFP for Direction

Sterling is steady in early European trading after UK labor data reinforced a familiar theme of softening employment alongside stubborn wage pressures. Job losses continued, while pay growth remained elevated. The data is unlikely to derail the BoE’s widely expected 25bps rate cut to 3.75% later this week. While markets remain comfortable with the view

Eurostoxx futures -0.5% in early European trading

Eurostoxx futures -0.5% in early European trading

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not

New Zealand Sees No Surplus Before 2030

New Zealand Sees No Surplus Before 2030

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Quants tell FX dealers how to make the most of passive liquidity

Quants tell FX dealers how to make the most of passive liquidity

Hedge funds are being given new ways to act as indirect liquidity providers in FX markets by placing passive resting orders against banks’ internal liquidity pools. How dealers should then make use of such orders, though, presents a complicated question. In a December paper, quants at HSBC and Imperial College London give an answer. The group worked out

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