Q3 results smash expectations In late October, Alphabet reported quarterly results that smashed expectations. The company posted revenue of approximately US$102.35 billion for the quarter, up around 16% year-on-year (YoY). Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of about US$3.10 came in well ahead of the ~$2.26 consensus, demonstrating strong operational leverage. Its cloud division recorded revenue […]
In today’s article, we’ll examine the recent performance of Alphabet Inc. ($GOOGL) through the lens of Elliott Wave Theory. We’ll review how the powerful rally from the October 2025 low unfolded as a textbook 5-wave impulse and discuss our evolving forecast for the next move. Let’s dive into the fascinating structure and expectations for this tech giant. Five
Solana recovery underway In recent days, Solana’s (SOL) has been under the spotlight as a surge in institutional interest – via exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows – intersects with persistent structural and market-sentiment pressures. According to reports, Solana exchange-traded funds have drawn in nearly $400 million in November alone, continuing a streak of sustained inflows that stand out
2025.11.26 2025.11.26 Brent Declines As Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement Looms. Forecast as of 26.11.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The oil market has dramatically changed. Millions of barrels are stranded at sea, China and India are afraid to buy Russian crude, and Moscow’s revenues are falling. All this is the result of Western sanctions. What will they lead to?
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Goldman Sachs’ Visual Structuring tool streamlines FX options pricing and analysis, helping traders visualise complex strategies and react quickly to market volatility The FX options market remains complex, with traders still relying on spreadsheets and spreadsheet-inspired pricers to juggle multiple variables and model payoffs. While technology has transformed execution, the ideation and price discovery process
European stock markets saw a small increase on Wednesday. This rise was supported by two main factors: growing anticipation of US interest rate cuts and encouraging signs of progress in peace talks for Ukraine. Investors were also waiting for the UK’s budget announcement later in the day. The main European stock index, the STOXX 600,
There are a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. The first ones are for EUR/USD near the 1.1600 level. The pair has been trending more choppily since the end of October, keeping above 1.1500 but below its 100-day moving average (now seen at 1.1645). The expiries above could
Gold (XAU/USD) maintains its bid tone heading into the European session and currently trades near a one-and-a-half-week top, touched earlier this Wednesday. Traders ramped up bets for another interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) after the US Producer Price Index (PPI), released on Tuesday, pointed to signs of cooling inflation. Moreover, several
Risk-on sentiment extended through Asian session, from intensifying bets on December Fed rate cut. The shift in sentiment sent US stocks higher overnight, and pushed 10-year yield briefly below 4% handle. Kiwi and Aussie are the biggest beneficiary of this backdrop, with both additionally supported by domestic developments. Kiwi is the standout performer as markets
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South Korea’s finance minister warned that officials are on high alert for speculative trading and herd-like moves in the FX market, stressing that authorities will deliver a “stern response” to any excessive volatility. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister Koo Yun-cheol said the won is reacting more sharply to uncertainty than other major currencies, driven
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Christian Hawkesby presents the prepared remarks on the policy statement and responds to media questions at the press conference after the November monetary policy announcement. Following its November policy meeting, the RBNZ lowered the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points (bps) from 2.5% to 2.25%, as
2025.11.25 2025.11.26 Weekly Economic Calendar for 01.12.2025–07.12.2025 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Starting with Thanksgiving Day on November 27, the US will enter the so-called pre-Christmas season. Investment funds, firms, and businesses are gradually beginning to evaluate their yearly performance. As 2026 approaches, trading volume across the financial markets will gradually decline. Meanwhile, investors continue to analyze important
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Investors pushed two of the market’s biggest artificial-intelligence names in opposite directions on Tuesday, highlighting shifting sentiment inside the AI trade. Alphabet rose more than 1%, extending a months-long rally that has brought the Google parent closer to a US$4 trillion valuation, powered by optimism around its AI tools, cloud services and growing chip capabilities.
The session is not over yet for AUD and NZD traders, who will be at the center of volatility throughout the overnight session. AUD traders will have to monitor the Australian CPI numbers, releasing this evening at 20:30 ET. However, the evening will really heat up with the RBNZ Interest Rate Decision at 21:00 ET.
