U.S. Treasury yields moved higher across the curve during the US session, reinforcing demand for the dollar and helping to lift the USD broadly against its major counterparts. Although the Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates, market sentiment has shifted toward the idea of a hawkish cut — one in which policymakers lower rates but pair the…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell back from the 48,000 handle on Monday as investor expectations for an upcoming interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve (Fed) were overridden by a fresh upswing in 10-year Treasury yields. Rising Treasury yields batter investor sentiment Stocks slipped on Monday as investors shifted their focus to the Federal Reserve’s December 10 meeting,…
2025.12.08 2025.12.08 Yen Holds Steady As BoJ May Increase Interest Rate. Forecast as of 08.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ A year ago, the yen was also regarded as one of the most favored currencies on Forex. However, the Bank of Japan’s cautious stance and the change of prime minister have turned it into an outsider. Will history repeat itself? Let’s discuss…
Australia’s Q3 GDP report delivered a notable miss, sparking initial Aussie weakness before the currency staged a rapid recovery on resilient domestic fundamentals and persistent Fed easing expectations. Which AUD strategies moved beyond the watchlist stage, and how did the neutral-to-positive market environment impact the outcomes? Watchlists are price outlook & strategy discussions supported by both fundamental & technical…
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 invest money that you…
The Euro edges lower against the US Dollar on Monday, with EUR/USD reversing earlier gains as the Greenback stages a rebound from recent lows, weighing on the shared currency. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading near 1.1623, close to a one-week low, after touching an intraday high of 1.1672 during the European session. The US Dollar Index…
2025.12.08 2025.12.08 Trading Records and Insights: Interesting Facts About the LiteFinance Anniversary Challenge Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ LiteFinance’s 20th Anniversary Challenge is drawing to a close, but the competition for cash prizes is only getting fiercer. While 1,504 points were enough to claim first place in the weekly contest last winter, by autumn the winners were already scoring over 8,000! This…
If you want steady profits, you need a trading approach you can rely on and a routine that keeps you grounded. There are always new interpretations or processes to be integrated into your current trading system, but maintaining a structured approach to the market is the best way to achieve consistent returns. It is also crucial to have a…
The Paramount Skydance (PSKY) launched an all-cash tender offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for $30 per share. The proposed deal values WBD at $108.4 billion. The offer covers 100% of WBD, including its global networks segment. Paramount has taken the offer directly to WBD shareholders. Equity financing will be backstopped by the Ellison Family and RedBird Capital,…
White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett said that they should continue lowering the rate and that Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell probably agrees it’s prudent to cut rates in an interview with CNBC on Monday. Key takeaways We should continue to get the rate down some. Trump has lots of good choices. If I have to be that…
