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• What Are Bollinger Bands and How Do They Work?

  18-09-2026 15:02 via litefinance.org
  
  Bollinger Bands are among the most popular tools in technical analysis. Developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s, the indicator is widely used to assess market volatility and identify potential reversal points. Bollinger Bands can help traders evaluate current market conditions and analyze price dynamics.In this article, we'll take a detailed look at how the Bollinger Bands indicator works, explore its key settings, and examine the main trading strategies that use Bollinger Bands in financial ma
  
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• XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 13:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,233.40 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,233.40. Stop Loss: below 4,165.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 4,233.40 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 3,954.50–3,720.00. A sell signal: the level of 4,233.40 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 4,300.00, Take Profit: 3,954.5
  
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• WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 13:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 90.60 with a target of 115.50–125.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 90.60. Stop Loss: below 89.10, Take Profit: 115.50–125.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 90.60 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 79.30–67.00. A sell signal: the level of 90.60 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 92.10, Take Profit: 79.30–67.00.Main ScenarioConsider
  
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• Union Pacific Sees Broad Volume Growth as Fuel Costs Threaten Operating Ratio

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Union Pacific Corporation disclosed significant volume expansion across its freight operations during the current quarter, with carloads increasing approximately 5% and industrial volume climbing 5.2% on a month-to-date basis. The railroad maintained stable service metrics, reporting car velocity in the mid-230s range and terminal dwell times remaining below 20 hours, indicating the network successfully processed higher freight volumes without service degradation.
  Growth was driven by strength
  
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• This High-Yield Tech Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by Nearly 8%

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Logitech International held its Annual General Meeting where shareholders approved a fiscal 2026 cash dividend of CHF 1.36 per share, equivalent to roughly $1.67. This represents an increase of approximately 8% from the previous dividend of CHF 1.26 per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 23, 2026, to shareholders of record on Sept. 22, 2026.
  The dividend increase reflects broader market trends toward higher shareholder payouts. According to Capital Group data, U.S. companies distributed $1
  
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• Forgent (FPS) Powers 11% Higher on Swing to Profits, Upbeat Outlook

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Forgent Power Solutions (NYSE:FPS) experienced a significant rally on Wednesday, gaining 11.10% to close at $34.84 per share, extending gains from the previous trading day. The advance followed the company’s announcement of a return to profitability in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, alongside substantially improved financial performance across multiple metrics.
  The company reported net income of $66.09 million for the fourth quarter, a marked reversal from a net loss of $4.76 mil
  
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• Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years as Diesel, Gas Prices Surge

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee voted unanimously to raise the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, moving the rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This marked the first rate increase since 2023, representing a shift from expectations just one week prior when market participants assigned only a 60% probability to such a hike, based on the CME’s FedWatch tool.
  Fed Chair Kevin Warsh attributed the decision primarily to elevated inflation levels that
  
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• Bank of America expects third-quarter investment banking fees to fall more than 10%; shares slide

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bank of America disclosed a significant slowdown in its investment banking and trading operations for the third quarter, contrasting sharply with the company’s performance earlier in the year. CEO Brian Moynihan indicated at a conference that investment banking fees would likely fall by more than 10% compared to the prior-year period, while trading revenue was expected to remain essentially unchanged. This marked a notable shift from the second quarter, when the bank had posted a 50% incr
  
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• Aeluma Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Aeluma, Inc. reported financial results for fiscal 2026 centered on its pivot toward artificial intelligence datacenter applications. The company’s total revenue remained essentially unchanged at $4.5 million compared with $4.7 million in the prior year, with the majority of sales generated from government contracts. Fourth-quarter revenue alone totaled $582,000.
  The company’s net loss expanded significantly during the period. On a GAAP basis, Aeluma recorded a loss of $9.2 million,
  
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• USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 12:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 157.50 with a target of 151.76–148.92. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 157.50. Stop Loss: above 158.10, Take Profit: 151.76–148.92. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 157.50 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 160.48–163.90. A buy signal: the level of 157.50 is broken to the ups
  
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• GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 12:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction has been completed, consider long positions above 1.3140 with a target of 1.3870–1.4140. A buy signal: the local correction ends and the price settles above 1.3140. Stop Loss: below 1.3095, Take Profit: 1.3870–1.4140. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.3140 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1.2938–1.2745. A sell signal: the level of 1.3140 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: abov
  
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• Gold Has Nothing to Fear. Forecast as of 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 12:06 via litefinance.org
  
  History shows that gold has often struggled at the start of Fed tightening cycles but ended them higher. As the tightening cycle progressed, much of the fear was already priced into XAU/USD. Let's discuss this topic and outline a trading plan.Major Takeaways Gold has recovered losses from the Fed rate hike. ETF demand is supporting the precious metal. Historically, Fed tightening has not prevented XAU/USD from rising. A breakout above $4,400 per ounce would be a reason to buy gold.Weekly Fundame
  
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• EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 11:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 1.1450 with a target of 1.1790–1.2088. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1450. Stop Loss: below 1.1405, Take Profit: 1.1790–1.2088. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.1450 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1.1350–1.1230. A sell signal: the level of 1.1450 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 1.1495, Take Profit: 1.1350–1.1230.Main Scenari
  
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• USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 11:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 0.8171 with a target of 0.8400–0.8588. A buy signal: the local correction ends and the price settles above 0.8171. Stop Loss: below 0.8135, Take Profit: 0.8400–0.8588. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 0.8171 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 0.7950–0.7755. A sell signal: the level of 0.8171 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 0.8210, Take Profit:
  
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• USD/CAD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 10:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 1.4050 with a target of 1.3548–1.3400. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 1.4050. Stop Loss: above 1.4090, Take Profit: 1.3548–1.3400. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.4050 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.4250–1.4417. A buy signal: the level of 1.4050 is broken to the ups
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 09:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.Gold is correcting higher within the short-term downtrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is testing support B at 95.55–94.90. XAUUSD: Gold is rising and approaching the trend boundary at 4,415–4,398. EURUSD: The euro is correcting higher
  
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• Dollar Bulls Return as Markets Reassess Fed Policy. Forecast as of 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 08:21 via litefinance.org
  
  Perhaps the markets got ahead of themselves, aggressively selling the EUR/USD pair after the September FOMC meeting. The Fed may not intend to be as aggressive as CME derivatives are suggesting. Let's take a closer look and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Markets are recovering following the Fed meeting. The Fed has lowered Treasury yields. Growing demand for US assets is supporting the US dollar. Short trades can be considered with targets of 1.1400 and 1.1300.Weekly Fundamental Forecast
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 08:13 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 82,336.26. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,663.34.Elliott Wave An
  
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