Three leading global Retail FX and CFDs brokers – Pepperstone, Capital.com, and Trade Nation – have announced that they have launched the Bahamas Institute of Forex and CFD Issuers, or BIFCI. BIFCI is described as a not-for-profit industry association representing licensed Forex and CFD firms operating in The Bahamas. Founded by Pepperstone, Capital.com, and Trade

2026.05.12 2026.05.12 Pound Weakens Amid Political Uncertainty. Forecast as of 12.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Keir Starmer’s position has been under threat for quite some time, but the Labour Party’s defeat in the local elections has only intensified speculation about a possible replacement of the prime minister. Rising political risks are weighing on the GBP/USD pair. Let’s

The US Dollar saw a sharp correction after the fragile ceasefire began, but that downward trend has now completely stopped. With the peace narrative having stalled, it is clear that the FX market is taking a more realistic view of the US-Iran diplomatic talks than stock markets, which remain optimistic despite little real progress. Foreign

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.8632; (P) 0.8651; (R1) 0.8673; More… EUR/GBP’s extended rebound and break of 0.8676 resistance suggests that fall from 0.8740 has completed at 0.8618 already. Intraday bias is back on the upside for 0.8740 first. Firm break there will target 0.8788 resistance next. For now, risk will stay on the upside as long

2026.05.12 2026.05.12 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 12.05.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The final part of a bullish impulse continues developing. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 83,132.33.

2026.05.12 2026.05.12 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 12.05.2026 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. Gold continues its

GBPUSD weakens within consolidation. Loses ground on US-Iran tensions, UK political pressure, US data in focus. Momentum indicators point to a modestly fading positive bias. GBPUSD is losing ground below the 1.3600 handle, eyeing support at the medium‑term ascending trendline. The pound is under pressure against the dollar amid domestic political uncertainty, lingering Middle East

The short‑term Elliott Wave view in Silver (XAGUSD) indicates a constructive bullish sequence after the break above the April 17 peak at 83.05. That move confirmed a higher‑high structure and reinforced the upward bias. From the April 30 low, the rally has unfolded as a five‑wave impulse, a classic Elliott Wave formation that often signals

Silver bulls may finally be getting the move they have been waiting for — and the rally could now be feeding itself. On Monday, Silver exploded higher by more than $6 an ounce at its peak, marking its biggest single-day surge since February. But the most important part of the move may not be the

Strong US employment figures were not enough to prevent the dollar from falling. Geopolitics and risk appetite remain the key drivers. The US dollar came under pressure from sellers on Friday, and a strong labour market report failed to reverse the trend, merely slowing the pace of the decline. Non-farm payrolls rose by 115K in

GBP/USD is attempting a consolidation phase above 1.33500. USD/CAD is showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above 1.3725. Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and USD/CAD Analysis Today The British Pound started a recovery wave above 1.3515 and 1.3550. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.3620 on the hourly

2026.05.11 2026.05.11 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 11.05.2026 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. Today, oil is

2026.05.11 2026.05.11 Yen Extends Losses Despite Intervention. Forecast as of 11.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Japan has most likely sold US Treasuries to intervene in the currency market and push USD/JPY lower. If such interventions become more frequent, they could drive US Treasury yields higher, creating an additional headwind for the US economy. Let’s discuss this topic

In 2026, automated trading continues expanding across cryptocurrency, stock, and forex markets.  AI trading bots are used across cryptocurrency, stock, and forex markets to automate trade execution, monitor market conditions, and assist with strategy management. As market volatility remains elevated across cryptocurrencies, equities, and forex markets, some retail investors are incorporating automation into their trading

For beginners, one of the fastest ways to start day trading is by understanding which trading platforms are best suited for modern markets. Day trading is a short-term trading strategy focused on profiting from price movements within the same trading day. Because markets move quickly, successful day traders often rely on fast execution, accurate market

2026.05.11 2026.05.11 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 11.05.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. Last week’s forecasts are still relevant. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to rise, while Ripple has already started to decline. The article covers the following subjects:

The GBP/USD currency pair continues to trade within a range, which has been most notable by its repeated failures over recent days to break above the $1.3637 area. This currency pair usually moves quickly and easily into new price spaces with relatively few genuine retracements, so when it consolidates, traders can get discouraged easily. This

2026.05.11 2026.05.11 US Dollar Advances As Trump Labels Peace Offer ‘Unacceptable’. Forecast as of 11.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Despite a strong US jobs report, the EUR/USD pair rose as US stock indices hit new record highs, driven by improved global risk appetite. However, the euro later faced a new gap. Let’s discuss these topics and develop a trading plan. The

Offshore CFDs broker YaMarkets is shutting down. The company, run mainly from Dubai and India and focused primarily on the Indian market, has taken down the yamarkets.com website, which now shows a Service Closure Announcement, that reads as follows: We would like to inform all clients and partners that Yamarkets has officially closed all services and

Image used for representation purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee crashed 139 paise to 94.90 against the greenback in early trade on Monday (May 11, 2026) after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to the U.S.’s peace proposal, following which crude oil prices surged rapidly. A strengthening U.S. dollar and steep FPI