As the chart shows, Amazon (AMZN) shares have displayed pronounced bearish momentum following the release of a weak earnings report on 5 February: → Revenue: $213.4 bn (forecast: $211.4 bn)→ Earnings per share (EPS): actual $1.95, forecast $1.97 According to media reports, particular concern arose after Amazon announced plans to spend $200 bn on capital expenditure in 2026,…
We all knew the Trump Administration wants a weak US dollar. But when the following remarks (see image below) are all made in a matter of 2 days just ahead of NFP (NFP is Today not Friday), then they sound like free trading tips from Washington to sell the US dollar. Such US dollar approach is…
As indicated by today’s ATR reading on the XAG/USD chart, trading activity has returned to the more normal levels seen prior to the third week of January, when: → silver entered a phase of exuberant growth towards its record high around the $120 mark;→ this was followed by a dramatic collapse towards the $75 area….
2026.02.11 2026.02.11 Yen Rises After Takaichi’s Landslide Win. Forecast as of 11.02.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Takaichi trading, which had been booming until the parliamentary elections in Japan, put the yen in an outsider position. However, the Liberal Democratic Party’s landslide victory has turned the tables. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan for…
The dollar continues to decline ahead of the US January labour market report and has yet to show signs of firm stabilisation. Pressure on the US currency persists, although it is possible that following the release of the employment data the dollar may attempt to steady and find short-term support. Investors are still trimming dollar…
European markets trended lower on Wednesday as a disappointing earnings report from Dassault Systèmes fueled anxieties about artificial intelligence disrupting traditional business models. The STOXX 600 index dipped 0.2%, with France’s CAC 40 bearing the brunt of the losses. Dassault’s stock plunged nearly 20% after the software manufacturer reported quarterly revenue growth of just 1%,…
11 February 2026 ECB wage tracker updated with wage agreements signed up to mid-January 2026; forward-looking horizon remains unchanged at end-December 2026 Forward-looking information continues to indicate that negotiated wage growth will level off at below 3% by the end of 2026 ECB wage tracker with unsmoothed one-off payments at 3.0% in 2025 and 2.7%…
EUR/USD started a decent upward move above 1.1880. USD/JPY declined below 155.00 and is currently consolidating losses. Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/JPY Analysis Today · The Euro found support and started a recovery wave above the 1.1850 resistance zone. · There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at 1.1890 on the…
Key takeaways Bullish momentum reinforced by politics: The Nikkei 225 extended its rally from the 6 February reversal low, supported by PM Takaichi’s snap election victory and a decisive parliamentary supermajority, making it the top-performing major global index over the past two sessions (+2.3%). Stronger yen not derailing equities: Despite USD/JPY falling on intervention fears,…
Written by FP Markets Chief Market Analyst Aaron Hill Today’s slightly delayed US January jobs report is scheduled for release at 1:30 pm GMT. In addition to Friday’s January CPI inflation numbers, both releases will help determine the near-term path for the Fed funds rate. As of writing, futures are pricing in a 20% chance…