Bitcoin is at the worst levels in 15 months as it breaks below $67K for the first time since October 2024. It’s part of a swan dive since $90K on January 28. That’s a harsh fall in a very short period of time. Since October 6 when Bitcoin hit $126K, it’s down 48% in the […]
Major cryptocurrencies suffer sharp sell-off as Bitcoin, Ether and BNB face pressure Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin, Ether and Binance Coin (BNB) have faced heightened volatility, with a sharp sell-off underscoring how even the largest cryptocurrencies remain sensitive to market pressures, leveraged positioning and shifts in investor sentiment. Long-term narratives versus short-term dynamics While each asset
Sterling weakened sharply after the dovish read-through from the BoE’s rate hold. Although Bank Rate remained at 3.75%, the narrow 5–4 vote surprised markets and brought forward expectations for another cut. The close split highlighted a policy committee on a knife edge. With nearly half the MPC already favoring easing, investors quickly began to price
Italy’s retail sales decreased for the first time in three months in December, the statistical office ISTAT reported Thursday. The sales value declined unexpectedly by 0.8 percent on a monthly basis in December, reversing a 0.5 percent stable increase in November. Meanwhile, economists had expected a 0.4 percent growth. The retail sale value of food
Governor Andrew Bailey took questions from reporters, offering markets a clearer sense of how the central bank was thinking. His remarks followed the widely expected decision to keep the policy rate on hold at 3.75%. BoE Bailey press conference highlights Disinflation is on track and is running ahead of the schedule expected in November. Recent
More than four years after CME announced plans to migrate its technology systems to Google Cloud, market-makers say they are still not getting the information they need to prepare for the move. The biggest question for some is whether the new matching engine will process trades deterministically, in the order they were submitted. “There’s a
European stock markets stayed mostly flat on Thursday morning. Investors were busy looking at mixed financial reports from big companies like Shell and BNP Paribas. At the same time, many people were waiting carefully to see what the European Central Bank would decide about interest rates later in the day. Because inflation seems to be
UK markets under pressure as political risk builds The FTSE 100 fell around 0.4% as United Kingdom (UK) assets came under renewed pressure. Sterling weakened 0.3% towards $1.36, making it the worst-performing G10 currency on the day. Political uncertainty and a cautious global backdrop weighed on sentiment ahead of the Bank of England (BoE) decision. Gilt yields
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2026.02.05 2026.02.05 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 05.02.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Yesterday, oil prices
Risk-off sentiment intensified in US tech sector overnight, with another down day in the NASDAQ. The move reflected growing unease rather than a single catalyst, as investors continue to reassess the implications of artificial intelligence for earnings, valuations, and capital discipline. That weakness carried into Asia, where Japanese and Korean equities saw steep declines. So
It’s rough out there for cryptocurrencies as the drop this week is made to look worse on the charts. Bitcoin already broke below its 100-week moving average last week, the first time that has happened since 2023. And adding insult to injury yesterday is when the selloff also took out key support from the March
The USD/CHF pair holds positive ground near 0.7780 during the early European session on Thursday, bolstered by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. Analysts expect the Greenback’s recovery will be short-lived as traders remain concerned about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence. The USD rebounds after US President Donald Trump nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Fed
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Indian shares are poised for a firmer open on trade deal optimism, though IT sector weakness and earnings risk may temper gains. Summary: Indian equities seen opening modestly higher on trade deal optimism Recent US–India agreement lifts hopes of renewed foreign inflows IT stocks remain a key downside risk after global tech sell-off RBI decision
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Gold price (XAU/USD) jumps to around $5,005 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal rebounds following a period of intense volatility. Traders weigh the next round of US economic signals and the broader demand for safe-haven assets. The rally of the yellow metal is bolstered by a safe-haven demand after the US
