Author: FX

The MACD Histogram MT4 Indicator is a powerful momentum tool designed to show the relationship between two moving averages of a security’s price. It converts complex data into simple, visual bars that rise and fall based on market momentum. When the histogram bars increase, it signals strengthening momentum; when they decrease, it suggests weakness. Traders use this visual cue to anticipate potential trend reversals or continuations with greater accuracy. Key Features and Benefits This indicator allows traders to identify bullish and bearish signals without complex analysis. The histogram provides real-time updates as the market moves, making it suitable for both…

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Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths, the largest rare earths producer outside China, reported a 66% jump in first-quarter revenue as global efforts to build Western supply chains lifted demand for strategic minerals.Revenue rose to A$200.2 million ($130 million) for the quarter ended September 30, up from A$120.5 million a year earlier. Impressive result, however it fell short of Visible Alpha’s consensus forecast of A$230 million, reflecting modest price pressure despite firm demand expectations.Lynas remains central to Western efforts to diversify away from China’s dominance in rare earth processing, with its Malaysian and Australian operations supplying key materials used in electric vehicles,…

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Central banks dominated Wednesday’s trading as the Federal Reserve delivered an expected rate cut while simultaneously clouding the outlook for December, triggering sharp reversals across asset classes and sending a clear message that policy is “not on a preset course.” Check out the forex news and economic updates you may have missed in the latest trading session! Headlines & Data: Australia Consumer Price Index Growth Rate for September 30, 2025: 3.2% y/y (2.9% y/y forecast; 2.1% y/y previous); 1.3% q/q (1.0% q/q forecast; 0.7% q/q previous) Japan Consumer Confidence for October 2025: 35.8 (35.5 forecast; 35.3 previous) Swiss Economic Sentiment…

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London copper prices rose to an all-time high today on prospects for a US-China trade truce.Copper is one of the most-levered trades to global growth and Chinese growth in particular. It’s also benefiting from expectations of demand around electricity demand, either via data centers or rebuilding green grids.There is a structural deficit building in markets and governments are looking to spur new investments in mines but there are extremely long — often +10 year — timelines to develop mines and that sets up the likelihood of a persistent deficit. It’s a theme I’ve been writing about for years and it’s…

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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, released on October 28, showed U.S. home prices rising just 1.5% year-over-year in August 2025. That’s down from 1.6% growth in July and marks the seventh consecutive month of slowing. It’s also the weakest growth since mid-2023. That might not sound dramatic, but to traders and economists, home prices are like a fever thermometer for the economy. When home prices change, everything from your job prospects to inflation rates can shift. See, home prices aren’t just about real estate. They’re a leading economic indicator that can predict recessions, influence consumer spending, and signal whether the…

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Central banks:US-China headlines:Market headlines:Market moves:AUD leads, CHF lags on the dayEuropean equities mixed; S&P 500 futures up 0.3%US 10-year yields up 1 bps to 3.993%Gold up 1.7% to $4,018.15WTI crude oil up 0.4% to $60.40Bitcoin up 0.3% to $113,199Markets continue to gear towards the major events this week, with the first one up later today in the form of the FOMC meeting. Just before that though, there will be the Bank of Canada announcing their own policy decision with a 25 bps rate cut expected. As for the Fed, they are also expected to do the same in cutting rates…

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