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• Spain admits receiving Barcelona attack warning

  31-08-2017 16:49 via yahoo.com
  Spain received a warning in May that the Islamic State group was planning an attack in Barcelona but decided it lacked credibility, Catalan regional authorities said Thursday.The daily El Periodico de Cataluna reported that the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) had alerted Spanish intelligence officers to the threat weeks before a man ploughed his van into crowds of tourists along Barcelona's Las Ramblas boulevard on August 17, killing 14 people."Unsubstantiated information of unknown v
  
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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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• LyondellBasell (LYB) Retraces Amid Shifting Commodity Sentiment

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alluvium Asset Management’s Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund declined during the second quarter of 2026, posting losses across multiple currency denominations. The fund fell 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms despite a powerful equity rally dominated by semiconductor companies. While some holdings such as Alphabet benefited from strong cloud growth and Robert Half posted solid gains, cable businesses and several healthcare and consumer holdings dragged on ov
  
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• Huntington Bancshares Shares Fall 3% After Bank Lowers Earnings Guidance

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Huntington Bancshares announced revised financial guidance at the Barclays Global Financial Conference, prompting a 3% decline in its stock price. The regional bank reduced its fiscal 2027 earnings per share forecast to a range of $1.75 to $1.83, down from its previous projection of $1.90 to $1.93 issued in April. The company attributed the reduction primarily to expectations for more moderate expansion of its net interest margin, the spread between interest earned on loans and interest paid on
  
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• Evolution Petroleum Corporation Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Evolution Petroleum Corporation reported a strategic repositioning of its business during fourth-quarter discussions, emphasizing a transition toward a more diversified energy company structure. The approach combines established long-life non-operated assets with higher-margin mineral and royalty interests to create a more resilient portfolio. Financial performance in the fourth quarter benefited from the resolution of temporary operational challenges, increased production volumes, and improved
  
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• Alphabet (GOOG) Surges 24% as Revenue Growth Soars — But Is $190 Billion in Capex Too Much?

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, detailing portfolio performance across various market conditions. The fund declined in value across multiple currencies, with results varying significantly by holding. The broader market environment shifted from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility toward a strong equity rally driven primarily by semiconductor companies.
  Alphabet emerged as the fund’s strongest performer during the quart
  
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• Intel Rises 4%, SK Hynix Climbs 3% on Reports of Talks to Make Memory Chips at Ohio Campus; Micron Holds Flat

  17-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Shares of Intel and SK Hynix advanced following Reuters reporting that the two companies are engaged in discussions about manufacturing memory chips at Intel’s $100 billion Ohio facility. Intel stock increased 4% to $100.55, while SK Hynix shares rose 3.3% to $180.52 in early trading.
  According to the Reuters report, the talks involve two potential structures for the arrangement. One scenario would involve SK Hynix assuming operations of a portion of Intel’s Ohio campus, while the o
  
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• Alphabet, Exelon, and Patterson-UTI Just Paid Shareholders. Here’s What They Got.

  17-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Three dividend-paying companies distributed payments to shareholders on September 14 and 15, 2026, each reflecting distinct operational priorities and financial positions.
  Alphabet paid Class A, B, and C shareholders $0.22 per share on September 14, 2026. The payment was declared on July 22, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 4, 2026. This marked the second consecutive quarterly payment at the $0.22 rate, up from $0.21 in the prior quarter. The trailing 12-month total was $0.86 per sha
  
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• What Is a Take Profit Order and What Does TP Mean in Trading?

  17-09-2026 17:10 via litefinance.org
  
  A take-profit is an order that automatically closes a trade at a predetermined price to secure profits. For a long position, set it above the entry price; for a short position, set it below. Setting a take-profit is optional, but it helps close a trade quickly when you cannot do so manually. In this article, you will learn what TP means in trading, when to use it, and how to calculate the take-profit price.Major TakeawaysWhat is a Take-Profit order? A take-profit is a pending order used to
  
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• Forex IB Commissions Guide: How Introducing Brokers Get Paid

  17-09-2026 15:47 via litefinance.org
  
  Forex IB commissions are payments that introducing brokers receive for referring traders to a broker. IBs do not handle trade execution themselves but focus on connecting traders with brokerage firms. Forex introducing broker commissions can take various forms, including rebates, one-time fixed payments, and a percentage of the markup.For IBs, an affiliate program can be a source of passive or even primary income that can be pursued alongside trading. Meanwhile, referrals get cashback and free p
  
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• This High-Yield Construction Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by 40%

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Argan Inc., a specialty construction firm serving the power-generation and industrial sectors, announced a 40% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising the payout from $0.50 to $0.70 per share. The new quarterly distribution translates to an annual rate of $2.80 per share and represents the company’s fourth straight year of dividend increases, following a 33% raise in September 2025. The payout is scheduled for October 30 to shareholders of record on October 22.
  The dividend increase f
  
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• Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Salesforce announced a fiscal 2030 revenue target exceeding $63 billion during its Dreamforce conference, surpassing consensus analyst expectations of $59.2 billion according to LSEG polling. The projection underscored the enterprise software company’s recovery after navigating significant market headwinds earlier in the year.
  The company had faced substantial pressure stemming from the “SaaSpocalypse” narrative that gained momentum beginning in 2025, when concerns emerged tha
  
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• Mysterious trader moves $122 million ahead of Fed’s 2 p.m. decision

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve’s policy committee voted unanimously on September 16 to increase the federal funds target range by 25 basis points, marking its first rate hike since 2023. The central bank cited elevated inflation levels and stated the adjustment would facilitate a faster approach to its 2% inflation objective.
  The rate increase placed the Fed in direct opposition to President Donald Trump, who has publicly advocated for lower borrowing costs and stated earlier in the month that the U
  
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• Intel-Backed Altera Joins IPO Tsunami

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Altera, a semiconductor manufacturer backed by Intel, filed confidentially for a US initial public offering with plans to debut as soon as later this year. The company is targeting $2 billion in IPO proceeds, positioning it as one of the largest recent debuts for an American semiconductor firm. Only Arm’s offering in 2023 and Cerebras’ May debut raised more capital among recent semiconductor IPOs.
  The company’s trajectory reflects a complex corporate history. Intel acquired Al
  
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• BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

  17-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Bank of Japan prepared to increase its policy interest rate to 1.25% from 1%, marking the highest level in over three decades and the first adjustment in three months. The move aligned the central bank with other major monetary authorities, including the European Central Bank and the anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve action, as officials worldwide grappled with lingering inflationary pressures stemming from surging energy costs.
  The rate increase would represent continued transition away fro
  
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• BoE Hawkish Pivot Could Decide Pound's Next Move. Forecast as of 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 11:50 via litefinance.org
  
  The market is underestimating the likelihood of a repo rate hike at the Bank of England's meeting on September 17. A surprise move by the regulator could support the GBP/USD, allowing the pair to recover in the short term. However, political and fiscal risks could ultimately weigh heavily on the pound. Let's analyze the current situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways UK inflation has accelerated to 3.1%. The Bank of England may surprise the markets in September. The pound is not fac
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 09:37 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.The euro extended its short-term downtrend yesterday.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is correcting lower, breaking through support A at 97.73–97.30. XAUUSD: Gold has reached all the previous sell targets. EURUSD: The euro has declined to the lo
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 09:36 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.The prices are gradually rising in line with our forecasts.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 lo
  
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• US Dollar Rallies on Fed Hawkishness. Forecast as of 17.09.2026

  17-09-2026 08:14 via litefinance.org
  
  The start of a monetary tightening cycle—rather than a single rate hike—is not the only factor behind the decline in the EUR/USD. Kevin Warsh has also helped restore confidence in the US dollar and US Treasuries. Let's discuss these developments and build a trading plan.Major Takeaways The Fed has raised the federal funds rate for the first time since 2023. The market views this as the start of a cycle of monetary tightening. The central bank's decisive action has restored confidence
  
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• Corn Facing Early Turnaround Tuesday Weakness

  16-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Corn futures experienced a pullback on Tuesday, retreating 2 to 4½ cents after posting gains across multiple contracts on Monday. The September futures contract expired up 1¾ cents at $5.12, while the December 2026 contract closed at $5.33¼, up 3 cents but down 4¼ cents at the time of reporting. The nearby cash price settled at $4.87¼, reflecting a gain of 3¼ cents from the previous session.
  Monday’s trading saw positive momentum with open interes
  
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• U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since 1982

  16-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve held 285.4 million barrels of crude oil as of the week ending September 4, representing the lowest stockpile level since November 1982, based on data released by the Energy Information Administration. The reserve declined by 1.2 million barrels from the previous week’s total of 286.6 million barrels. Over the past 12 months, the reserve has experienced a substantial decline of nearly 120 million barrels, or approximately 30%, from the 405.2 million bar
  
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• Soybeans Slipping Back as Ratings Remain Steady

  16-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean futures trading activity reflected mixed momentum in recent sessions. Contracts moved lower during the current period, trading 4 to 5 cents down, following Monday’s gains when futures closed higher by 5 to 9 3/4 cents. Open interest expanded by 12,998 contracts, suggesting ongoing market engagement.
  The cmdtyView national average cash bean price rose 7 3/4 cents to $12.44 1/4. Related soybean products showed strength, with soybean meal futures up 40 cents closing at $3.40, and soy
  
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