In today’s Market Outlook, let’s take a look at Forex Trading on WTI Crude Oil, Gold, XAU/USD, Silver, GBP/USD, NZD/USD, and EUR/USD. We see USD strength right across the board, and it’s really important for traders and investors to understand why. Firstly, we just saw the latest CPI and PPI; in other words, Inflation figures

Fundamental Background UK GDP grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, notably above the revised 0.2% reading recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. The main contribution came from the services sector, which expanded by 0.8%. Nevertheless, strong macroeconomic data failed to support sterling: CPI inflation accelerated to 3.3% year-on-year in March, up

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After completing the correction at $4098.74 on the March 23 low, Gold (XAUUSD) initiated a rally in a clear impulsive structure. From that level, wave (1) advanced and concluded at $4890.97. The subsequent pullback in wave (2) finished at $4500.46, as reflected in the one‑hour chart. Following this retracement, the metal resumed its upward movement

Key Highlights USD/JPY started a decent upward move above 157.20. A key rising channel is forming with support at 157.65 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD could extend losses if it settles below 1.1650. GBP/USD corrected some gains and might revisit 1.3300. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar remained supported and recovered above 157.00 against the

US retail sales rose 0.5% mom in April, matching market expectations and reinforcing the view that consumer demand remains resilient despite rising inflation pressures and elevated interest rates. Core readings were slightly firmer, with retail sales excluding autos rising 0.7% mom, above expectations of 0.6% mom, suggesting underlying household spending momentum remains relatively healthy. The

Risk sentiment remained broadly stable on Thursday as US equity futures edged higher alongside European stocks, extending the optimistic tone already dominating global markets this week. But while equities continued drifting along the existing AI- and liquidity-driven rally, oil markets delivered a far more cautious verdict on the opening phase of the Trump-Xi summit in

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2026.05.14 2026.05.14 What Is the Petrodollar and How Does It Affect the Global Economy? Gleb Kabanovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/gleb-kabanov/ What is the petrodollar, and why has this concept shaped the architecture of the global economy for decades? The term describes a mechanism in which oil is traded mainly in US dollars, while oil exporters reinvest their oil revenues

2026.05.13 2026.05.13 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 13.05.2026 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. After climbing yesterday,

Silver briefly pushed above the $89 level this week before losing some momentum ahead of $90 psychologically mark. Yet this pause appears more like consolidation than exhaustion. And, the most important signal in Silver right now is the fact that the rally continueed despite hotter US inflation data and rising expectations for tighter Federal Reserve

European currencies have moved into a corrective phase following recent gains, while market participants focus on upcoming macroeconomic data from the UK, the eurozone and the United States. After a strong upward move, both currencies returned to their previous trading ranges, signalling a shift towards consolidation ahead of important economic releases. Additional pressure on the

Key Highlights GBP/USD was rejected near the 1.3650 resistance. It traded below a bullish trend line with support at 1.3580 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD could struggle to stay above 1.1650 if it remains below 1.1750. USD/JPY is showing signs of more upside above the 158.00 resistance. GBP/USD Technical Analysis The British Pound failed to

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US producer prices surged far more than expected in April, reinforcing concerns that inflation pressures are broadening across the economy and strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to keep policy restrictive for longer. Headline PPI rose 1.4% mom, accelerating from 0.7% mom previously and well above expectations of 0.5% mom. The increase marked the

2026.05.13 2026.05.13 Silver Surges as India Hikes Import Duty. Forecast as of 13.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The persistent shortage in the physical silver market and its role as a hedge against macroeconomic risks outweigh the downside factors. Even the latest inflation report has failed to derail the XAG/USD rally. Let’s discuss this in more detail and

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