Makhlouf has recently said that policy is in good place, which has been the core message from the central bank for months. They are not going to respond to small or short-term deviations from their 2% target.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.
The Budget statement typically begins around 1230 GMT, following the end of PMQs. There will be a lot of moving parts to scrutinise but the key narrative is that UK Chancellor Reeves has a very, very tough balancing act to manage. Not only does she need to plug the £20 billion hole in public finances, she needs to reaffirm investors of her fiscal responsibility while having to keep Labour’s pledge on not raising taxes on the working class as well as keeping government spending under control. And all this while already coming under intense political pressure and scrutiny over the last few months.
For some context, public sector net debt in the UK now sits at 95.3% of GDP as of September – the highest in over six decades. Meanwhile, government borrowing ballooned up to £20.2 billion and that brings total borrowing in the first six months of the financial year to £99.8 billion. That is some £7.2 billion more than what the OBR had forecasted and is the second-highest total for the period since monthly records began in 1993, only seen behind that of 2020.
Given Labour’s manifesto commitment of not wanting to raise income taxes, Reeves will be limited in her scope to try and cover the gap. She might go down the route of introducing a “stealth income tax” i.e. freezing thresholds for a certain period of time, but that will still be rather unpopular I would presume. So, there’s definitely political risk/uncertainty in choosing this route.
As such, the only tax hikes we might see are ones on businesses, investments, and assets. However, that will likely draw flak from financial circles and weigh on the UK business/investment outlook. That’s a net negative as well but less politically harmful to herself and Starmer.
And come what may at the end of the day, it’s all about whether investors and traders deem her measures to be enough to get UK public finances back on track. If not, the bond vigilantes are going to have another field day and rising gilt yields will again be a concern not just to confidence in the UK economy but the currency as well.
I dived a bit into that earlier in the day here.
At the same time, the perception of tighter fiscal policy i.e. tax hikes could also pressure the BOE into cutting rates at a quicker pace. So, there’s that to consider and balance out in the medium-term.
All in all, there’s going to be plenty of moving parts here and we can only digest and make sense of it all after the fact. So, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the main event tomorrow.
This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.
Tickmill’s newly appointed Regional Manager for Latin America (LATAM), Brunno Huertas, will be a guest speaker at Finance Magnates London Summit, on November 26 (FMLS:25). Huertas has overseen Tickmill’s expansion strategy across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets. With over 15 years of experience in Forex and derivatives, he has localised expertise developing strong client relationships and Introducing Broker (IB) networks throughout Latin America.
At FMLS:25, Huertas will join the panel discussion ‘Educators, IBs and Regional Growth Drivers’, providing insights into building long-term, resilient relationships based on trust and transparency. He will also share learnings from Tickmill’s expansion and strategic efforts in Latin America.
Bruno Huertas, Regional Manager (LATAM), commented:
“Latin America is a market with unique challenges and enormous potential. Building success here requires strong IB networks, genuine relationships with clients, and a trusted brand presence. Education supports these efforts, but partnerships and client engagement remain the true growth drivers.”
Tickmill’s LATAM expansion
Tickmill is building greater awareness in Latin America and has recently strengthened its footprint with a growing client base. Huertas played a key role in driving visibility and trust, particularly through partnerships and IB relationships, before stepping into his broader role overseeing all activity in the region this year.
LATAM remains a strategic focus for the group, with Huertas leading efforts to scale presence in markets including Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile
The Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 will bring together senior executives, brokers, fintech leaders, and educators to discuss market trends, technology, regulation, and regional growth opportunities. Participation in FMLS:25 reinforces Tickmill’s commitment to knowledge sharing and fostering dialogue on the future of trading industry.
About Brunno Huertas
Huertas, with more than 15 years in the global brokerage sector, holds an MBA in Banking and Financial Institutions from FGV-SP. He brings deep expertise in client engagement, community building, and business growth, having supported several international brokers. At Tickmill, he successfully expanded operations in the Portuguese-speaking market and now oversees the company’s strategic development across Latin America.
About Tickmill
Tickmill has established itself as a leading provider of online trading services on a global scale since its inception in 2014. With regulation from leading regulatory authorities, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in Seychelles, and recognition from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) as a Representative Office, Tickmill prioritises the safety of client funds while upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity.
Composed of seasoned traders with decades of collective experience dating back to the 1980s, the Tickmill team brings a wealth of expertise to the table, having navigated various major financial markets from Asia to North America.
For more information about Tickmill and its services, visit www.tickmill.com.
This article was written by IL Contributors at investinglive.com.
Fundamental
Overview
The USD regained some
ground in the past days but the momentum stalled as December rate cut odds
jumped following Fed’s Williams
dovish comments.
As of now, the December
rate cut odds stand around 70% but we won’t get much data before the FOMC
meeting, so the focus will likely be mainly on jobless claims and ADP data.
Weak data should keep weighing on the greenback, while strong data could
provide some short-term support.
On the NZD side, the RBNZ is
expected to cut by 25 bps bringing the OCR to 2.25%. This will lower interest
rates below the central bank’s estimated neutral range (2.5%-3.5%) and
therefore is expected to be stimulative.
The market is pricing good
chances of another cut in 2026 but if the RBNZ signals the end of the easing
cycle, it could be taken as more hawkish and therefore support the New Zealand
dollar, especially considering how much it has weakened in the past months.
NZDUSD
Technical Analysis – Daily Timeframe
On the daily chart, we can
see that the NZDUSD has been on a strong downtrend for a couple of months. We
have a major trendline defining this downward momentum. If we get a pullback,
we can expect the sellers to lean on the trendline with a defined risk above it
to position for a drop into the April lows. The buyers, on the other hand, will
want to see the price breaking higher to increase the bullish bets into the
0.5850 level next.
NZDUSD Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe
On the 4 hour chart, we can
see that we have a key resistance around the 0.5635 level. If the price gets
there, we can expect the sellers to step in with a defined risk above the
resistance to position for a drop into new lows. The buyers, on the other hand,
will look for a break higher to extend the rally into the trendline.
NZDUSD Technical
Analysis – 1 hour Timeframe
On the 1 hour chart, we can
see that we have a minor upward trendline defining the recent pullback. We can
expect the buyers to step in around the trendline to keep pushing into new
highs, while the sellers will look for a break lower to increase the bearish
bets into new lows. The red lines define the average daily range for today.
Upcoming Catalysts
Today we get the weekly ADP jobs data and the US Consumer Confidence report.
We will also get the September US PPI and Retail Sales reports. Tomorrow, we have
the RBNZ rate decision and will also get the most recent US Jobless Claims
figures. On Thursday, we have the US Thanksgiving holiday which is likely to
make the final part of the week more rangebound.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.
Fundamental Overview
The USD regained some
ground in the past days but the momentum stalled as December rate cut odds jumped following
Fed’s
Williams dovish comments.
As of now, the December rate
cut odds stand around 70% but we won’t get much data before the FOMC meeting,
so the focus will likely be mainly on jobless claims and ADP data. Weak data should
keep weighing on the greenback, while strong data could provide some short-term support.
On the JPY side, nothing
has changed. The currency has been weakening since the last BoJ policy decision
where the central bank left interest rates unchanged as expected with again two
dissenters voting for a hike.
There were no surprises but
Governor Ueda focusing on spring wage negotiations suggested that the next hike
could be delayed to January or even March 2026. The probabilities for a
December hike rose a little to 30% recently as speculation of a possible hike
due to the fast yen depreciation strengthened.
USDJPY
Technical Analysis – Daily Timeframe
On the daily chart, we can
see that USDJPY continues to pull back from the highs after a strong rally
where we almost reached the 158.00 handle. We can see that we have an upward
trendline defining the bullish momentum. The buyers will likely lean on the trendline
with a defined risk below it to position for a rally into the 160.00 handle.
The sellers, on the other hand, will look for a break lower to extend the
pullback into the 154.00 level.
USDJPY Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe
On the 4 hour chart, there’s
not much else we can add here as the buyers will have a better risk to reward
setup around the trendline, while the sellers will wait for a downside break to
increase the bearish bets into new lows.
USDJPY Technical
Analysis – 1 hour Timeframe
On the 1 hour chart, we can
see that we have a minor downward trendline defining the current bearish
momentum. The sellers will likely continue to lean on the trendline to keep
pushing into the major upward trendline, while the buyers will look for a break
higher to increase the bullish bets into new highs. The red lines define the average daily range for today.
Upcoming
Catalysts
Today we get the weekly ADP jobs data and the US Consumer Confidence
report. We will also get the September US PPI and Retail Sales reports. Tomorrow,
we get the most recent US Jobless Claims figures and the September Durable
Goods Orders report. On Thursday, we have the US Thanksgiving holiday, while on
Friday we conclude the week with the Tokyo CPI report.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.
Light Crude Oil Futures Analysis with tradeCompass for Today and This Week (25 November 2025)
Recent Oil Market Drivers
Crude oil remains under pressure as fresh geopolitical and supply news adds to an already heavy macro backdrop. Russia and China signaled interest in expanding oil exports despite ongoing US sanctions that are squeezing several major producers. At the same time, Canada appears close to approving a key heavy-oil pipeline connecting Alberta to the British Columbia coast, a development that may boost longer-term supply capacity. On the technical front, crude recently settled at 58.84 and briefly tested the 100 hour moving average during a rebound attempt, but that bounce failed to convert into sustained strength.
These news items reinforce an environment where supply remains steady to rising, placing more weight on downside scenarios unless clear bullish triggers emerge.
Crude Oil Market Snapshot
(prices are for futures, ticker CL1!)
Price at time of analysis: 58.62
Month to date: minus 5%
Three months: minus 7.34%
Year to date: minus 18%
This week: minus 1.76%
Since yesterday’s close: minus 0.37%
Crude remains a structurally weak asset this quarter. The significant support low at 55.96, in place since 20 October, still holds for now. The broader April to September base around 55.12 also remains intact, but sellers are showing persistence and nothing rules out a break below these levels if momentum intensifies.
tradeCompass Thresholds for Today’s Oil Traders
Bearish below 58.65.
Bullish above 58.80.
Current price sits just below the bearish threshold, which technically activates the short side. Conservative traders may wait for a clearer dwell below 58.65, but strictly speaking, the bearish plan is live. The bullish side only activates if crude climbs above 58.80 with follow through.
Bearish Trade Plan for Oil Today
(Active while price stays under 58.65)
Below are the bearish partial profit targets, each with a distinct technical justification.
58.53
Tactical liquidity pocket that often gets cleared early in a downside extension. Useful for quick risk reduction, not for moving stops.
58.42
Just beneath the session low and aligned with the second lower VWAP deviation. tradeCompass traders typically move the stop to entry once this target is hit.
58.28
Located well above yesterday’s VWAP but intersects a notable liquidity pool from the previous session. Clean place for another scale out.
58.02
Sits just above yesterday’s value area low, often a level where responsive buyers appear briefly. Logical ladder exit.
57.52
In line with the low from two days ago. If reached, market sentiment is likely deteriorating again.
If crude breaks below 57.40, swing traders can begin monitoring 55.00 as the next medium term bearish objective.
Bullish Trade Plan for Oil Today
(Only active if price climbs and holds above 58.80)
59.02
First upside magnet and early liquidity pocket.
59.32
Aligned with the VWAP from 19 November. Often acts as a pull target during intraday rebounds.
59.61
Upper liquidity zone that tends to attract price during stronger intraday pushes.
59.98
A round number magnet and another key 19 November reference level.
For swing traders, a sustained break above 60.10 opens the door toward 61.47 as the next medium-term target.
Crude Oil Market Context for This Week
Crude has traded in a clear range between 57.5 and 60 for more than three days. There is no technical evidence yet of a breakout either way. Until one of the outer bands is convincingly breached, markets should expect rotational behavior. tradeCompass thresholds help position for that rotation while still keeping traders prepared for a breakout when it finally comes.
Educational Insight
Today’s plan makes heavy use of VWAP standard deviations. These bands expand and contract throughout the session based on real trading activity. When price pushes into a lower deviation band during a downtrend, it often signals either exhaustion or the next acceleration. This is why several partial profit levels align with deviation boundaries. They serve as both magnets and potential turning points.
Trade Management Guidance
Use one trade per direction as defined by tradeCompass.
Move your stop to entry after hitting the second target.
Do not place your stop beyond the opposite threshold since crossing that level invalidates the idea.
A central principle in the tradeCompass methodology is that the difference between a winning trade and an unprofitable one often comes down to disciplined partial profit taking and the timely move of the stop to the entry. This is true for intraday traders using tight tradeCompass targets and it is equally true for swing traders following our buyTheDip ideas on the InvestingLive StocksTelegram channel. The core idea is simple. Once the market gives you a measurable reward, you must protect it. In intraday tradeCompass plans we move the stop only after the second partial target because the distance between targets is smaller and we do not want normal intraday noise to stop us out prematurely. But in longer horizon buyTheDip trades, where targets are wider and swings more pronounced, we move the stop immediately after the first target fills. This keeps you in the game for the larger upside while removing the possibility of a significant drawdown.
The recent Bitcoin example made this principle very clear. After the first dip was bought, Bitcoin rallied apx. 3% and hit our first target. We took partial profits and moved the stop to entry as instructed. When Bitcoin later reversed again before finding its current bullish trend, we were protected. The initial scale out secured gains and the stop at entry ensured that the remainder of the position could not turn into a loss. Without this defensive management, that early profit would have turned into frustration and possibly real damage to the trading account. This is why tradeCompass repeatedly emphasizes that partial profit taking is not optional and stop movement is not cosmetic. They are the cornerstone of consistent risk management and the reason traders can stay active without being washed out by normal volatility.
Final Note for investingLive.com users
This is decision-support content, not investment advice. Markets can move quickly and traders should always manage position size and risk carefully. Visit investingLive.com for additional views.
This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.
Limassol, Cyprus – November 2025, easyMarkets, a leading CFD broker, today announces a significant leadership transition as it appoints a new CEO to drive the company’s next era of growth, innovation and global expansion.
After more than a decade of visionary leadership, Nikos Antoniades will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Having joined the company in 2007 and assuming the CEO position in 2014, Nikos has been instrumental in transforming easyMarkets into a trusted name in global trading. He has led the company through major regulatory milestones, platform advancements, and consistent expansion.
Succeeding him as CEO is Koula Lamprou, who brings over 16 years of experience at easyMarkets across senior financial and operational roles. With a proven track record in strategic growth and financial leadership, Koula brings deep institutional knowledge and a modern leadership style defined by collaboration, clarity, and accountability. Her appointment reinforces easyMarkets commitment to innovation, transparency, and long-term client success.
In another key appointment, Garen Meserlian has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Garen’s expertise in brand strategy, consumer behaviour, and digital transformation has already reshaped the company’s marketing and digital approach. As COO, he will now play a broader role in aligning business operations with easyMarkets strategic vision and client-first mission.
“These changes reflect the strength of our leadership and the company’s commitment to continuous evolution,” said Nikos Antoniades. “I am proud of what we have accomplished so far and confident that under Koula’s and Garen’s leadership, easyMarkets will achieve even greater success.”
“I’m honoured to step into the role of CEO,” said Koula Lamprou. “With the strong groundwork already in place, we are ready to elevate our vision, staying true to our values of innovation, transparency and a relentless commitment of empowering traders globally.”
easyMarkets extends its heartfelt thanks to Nikos for his exceptional leadership, vision and dedication. His legacy remains embedded in the foundation of the company’s culture and its continued growth.
For more information on easyMarkets, please contact Georgia Kyriakou, Digital PR Manager, Email: support@easy-markets.com, Tel: 25 828899
ABOUT easyMarkets
easyMarkets, founded in 2001, is an award-winning global broker. One of the first to offer an online experience with innovative risk management tools, including Guaranteed Stop Loss with No Slippage* and easyTrade. easyMarkets provides its sizeable clientele with a streamlined, accessible, and flexible trading experience. Offering over 275 tradeable instruments, tight fixed spreads, and 24/5 dedicated support to traders around the world, easyMarkets continues to revolutionize the trading sector by providing unparalleled security and safeguards for client funds and consistently prioritizing client commitment and satisfaction.
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This article was written by IL Contributors at investinglive.com.
French consumer sentiment eases marginally in November, keeping well below the long-term average of 100 still. Of note, there were slight declines in the expected financial situation (-12 from -11 previously) as well as unemployment prospects (47 from 48 previously). The trend graph can be found below.
This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.
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