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    Markets
    October 8, 2026

    Oil crashes the stock market party

    Geopolitics, politics and earnings risks are colliding this morning. It’s another volatile start for markets.…
    Markets
    October 8, 2026

    Chart of the Day – DE40 Falls 0.7% and Tests Key Support Amid Weak European Market Sentiment

    Futures on Germany’s DAX index (DE40) are down more than 0.7% today, extending losses following…
    Metals
    October 8, 2026

    Zinc Market Outlook: Supply Constraints Keep Prices Supported Above $3,800

    Zinc prices have rebounded above $3,800 per tonne, recovering from a more than six-week low…
    Metals
    October 8, 2026

    Copper Market Outlook: Chinese Demand and Chilean Supply Risks Support Prices

    Copper prices are approaching $6.70 per pound, extending their weekly advance as Chinese traders return…
    Metals
    October 8, 2026

    Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds to near $60.50 despite soaring bond yields

    Silver may face headwinds as US Treasury yields hover near multi-decade highs. Rising crude oil…
    Markets
    October 8, 2026

    United States Dollar Index retreats from YTD top; eyes 102.00 as bullish bias persists

    DXY extends the previous day’s modest pullback from the vicinity of an 18-month high. The…

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    Institutions

      October 7, 2026

      Gold: Central banks keep buying – ING

      ING’s commodities team, led by Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey, reports that Gold edged higher on Tuesday as lower Oil…
      October 7, 2026

      Euro: Fiscal concerns limit recovery against US Dollar – Commerzbank

      Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke notes that concerns over France’s national debt have recently weighed on the Euro, reviving memories of the…
      October 7, 2026

      British Pound: Upside capped near 1.3315 against US Dollar – UOB

      United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report that GBP/USD broke above their prior resistance…
      October 7, 2026

      Japanese Yen: BoJ normalisation supports gains against US Dollar – MUFG

      MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights that USD/JPY is still trading above 158, but Governor Ueda’s comments point to further Bank of…
      October 7, 2026

      Equities: Valuation reset underpins new highs – Danske Bank

      Danske Research Team observes US equities extending their rebound, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting fresh record highs and…
      October 6, 2026

      Euro: Downside risks with 1.1100 in sight against US Dollar – ING

      Francesco Pesole at ING highlights that the Euro (EUR) is under pressure from French bond market turbulence, which is adding…

      Energies

        October 8, 2026

        WTI posts modest gains above $88.50 on unexpected EIA draw, Middle East conflicts in focus

        WTI price trades with mild gains near $88.55 in Thursday’s early Asian session. Crude oil inventories fell by 3.186 million…
        October 8, 2026

        Crude Oil Market Outlook: US-Iran Escalation and Gulf Supply Risks Push Prices Higher

        Crude oil prices are trading above $89 per barrel, recovering from the recent decline as the market reassesses the risk…
        October 8, 2026

        European Natural Gas Market Outlook: Hormuz Risks and Cooler Weather Support Prices

        European natural gas prices are moving above €80/MWh, reaching their highest level in more than three weeks as renewed shipping…
        October 8, 2026

        US Natural Gas Market Outlook: Prices Climb as Production Falls and Gulf Storm Risk Builds

        US natural gas prices are extending their advance as lower domestic production, potential Gulf of Mexico disruptions and expectations for…
        October 7, 2026

        WTI Oil Prices Rise Toward $90 as Middle East Supply Risks Tighten the Market

        WTI crude oil is trading near $89.50 per barrel, extending its advance as persistent risks to Middle East energy flows…
        October 7, 2026

        US Natural Gas Prices Rise as Production Falls and LNG Demand Strengthens

        US natural gas prices have climbed to around $3.13 per MMBtu, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session and reaching…
        October 7, 2026

        Gasoline Prices Rise as Gulf Storm Threatens Refinery Supply

        US gasoline futures are extending their advance above $3.30 per gallon as a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico…
        October 7, 2026

        Heating Oil Prices Rise as Refinery and Diesel Supply Risks Tighten the Market

        US heating oil prices are extending their advance above $4.60 per gallon as renewed supply concerns add to an already…

        Softs

          October 8, 2026

          Palm Oil Soars as Weaker Ringgit, India Demand Buoy Sentiment

          Malaysian palm oil futures surged over 3% to above MYR 4,650 per tonne, snapping recent declines as a weaker ringgit…
          October 8, 2026

          Coffee Market Outlook: Prices Slide as Brazil and Vietnam Supplies Increase

          Coffee prices are under renewed pressure as expanding supplies from Brazil and Vietnam outweigh weather-related concerns and extremely low arabica…
          October 8, 2026

          Cocoa Market Outlook: Rising Inventories Pressure Prices as West African Supply Risks Build

          Cocoa prices remain under pressure as rising exchange inventories and signs of softer chocolate demand outweigh longer-term concerns over West…
          October 8, 2026

          Sugar Market Outlook: Brazil Rains and Global Production Risks Tighten the Outlook

          Sugar markets remain supported by tightening global supply expectations, weather risks and slowing production across several major producing regions. While…
          October 8, 2026

          Cotton Prices Retreat as Dollar Strength and Weak Energy Prices Pressure the Market

          Cotton futures are facing renewed selling pressure, with contracts declining across the board as a firmer US dollar and weaker…
          October 8, 2026

          Soybean Prices Ease as Harvest Advances and US Production Estimates Remain Elevated

          Soybean prices are facing modest selling pressure as the market balances advancing US harvest activity against expectations for another slightly…

          Bonds

            October 8, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Steadies as Fed Outlook Mulled

            The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note steadied around 5.3% on Thursday after pulling back in the previous session,…
            October 7, 2026

            India 10Y Yield Hits 2-Year High as RBI Tightens Policy

            The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec rose to around 7.23%, hitting more than two-year highs as investors weighed the RBI’s…
            October 7, 2026

            Japan 10Y Yield Eases as BOJ Rate Outlook in Focus

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell below 3.1% on Wednesday, retreating from 30-year highs as investors weighed the outlook for…
            October 7, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes

            The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note steadied around 5.31% on Wednesday, remaining near 24-year highs as investors awaited…
            October 6, 2026

            Bund Yields Retreat as ECB Rate-Hike Bets Ease

            Germany’s 10-year Bund yield fell to 3.45%, retreating from the 17-year highs reached last week, as turmoil in bond markets…
            October 6, 2026

            Japan Yield Gains as Takaichi Vows Fiscal Expansion

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 3.12% on Tuesday, staying close to its highest level in three decades…

            Crypto

              October 7, 2026

              Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC fails to hold $85,000, ETH downside risks rise, XRP momentum fades

              Bitcoin remains under pressure, trading below $84,100 on Wednesday after a 2.88% correction so far this week. Ethereum extends its…
              October 5, 2026

              Dogecoin Price Forecast: ETF inflows and technicals fuel recovery

              Dogecoin extends gains on Monday after finding support around the key 200-day EMA. US-listed spot ETFs recorded inflows of $327,360…
              October 5, 2026

              Cardano Price Forecast: ADA rally strengthens bullish breakout setup

              Cardano Price Forecast: ADA rally strengthens bullish breakout setup Cardano is up nearly 3% on Monday, extending the 6% gains…
              October 5, 2026

              Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP extend multi‑week rally as bulls target higher levels

              Bitcoin trades above $86,700 on Monday, with bulls aiming for the $90,000 mark next. Ethereum extends gains, trading above $2,730…
              October 3, 2026

              Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH erases gains as market discounts weak jobs report

              Ethereum price today: $2,670 Ethereum declines below $2,700, erasing earlier gains after weaker-than-expected jobs data failed to lift market sentiment.…
              October 3, 2026

              Bitcoin and Gold Outlook: BTC extends rally as XAU/USD steadies after NFP misses forecasts

              Bitcoin rises as bulls eye a short-term breakout above the $88,000-$90,000 supply range. Gold climbs and trades near $4,200 on…

              Geopolitical

                October 8, 2026

                Pentagon orders readiness for potential Iran strikes as Trump weighs timing

                The Pentagon told US Central Command (CENTCOM) several days ago to conclude preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran,…
                October 7, 2026

                Saudi-led coalition says Houthi ballistic missile intercepted over Khamis Mushait

                The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group toward…
                October 5, 2026

                The Week Ahead – Markets Enter a Critical Week as Europe, US Rates and AI Stocks Drive the Outlook

                Global markets enter the new week with investors balancing three competing forces: renewed fiscal concerns in Europe, fading expectations for…
                October 3, 2026

                Week Ahead – October 5: Hormuz, Bond Yields and Central Banks Set to Drive Markets

                Global markets enter the week with geopolitical risk, surging government bond yields and a heavy schedule of economic data likely…
                September 28, 2026

                US President Donald Trump says he will not rule out more Iran strikes

                US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he believes the war with Iran will be won “very soon,” adding…
                September 28, 2026

                Trump says he expects renewed Iran talks this week

                Here’s a brief recap of the key developments in the Middle East war that occurred over the weekend, which are…

                Precious Metals

                  October 8, 2026

                  Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds to near $60.50 despite soaring bond yields

                  Silver may face headwinds as US Treasury yields hover near multi-decade highs. Rising crude oil prices stoke inflation fears and…
                  October 7, 2026

                  Gold struggles below $4,150 as USD bulls look to FOMC Minutes for rate hike cues

                  Gold struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from a two-month low amid fresh USD buying. Geopolitical uncertainties, along with…
                  October 7, 2026

                  XAG/USD remains below $61.00 as oil prices surge

                  Silver declines as higher crude oil prices, driven by Middle East energy risks, and renewed inflation fears. Easing Federal Reserve…
                  October 7, 2026

                  Gold Pulls Back as Oil Rebound Revives Inflation and Rate Risks

                  Gold prices are easing toward $4,150 an ounce as renewed strength in oil prices raises concerns about inflation and the…
                  October 6, 2026

                  Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $60.50 as US Treasury yields rise

                  Silver hovers near two-month lows as rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar outweigh soft jobs data. Fresh Middle…
                  October 6, 2026

                  Gold hits two-month low as bears await break below $4,100 amid sustained USD strength

                  Gold meets with a fresh supply as USD retains its bullish bias amid geopolitical uncertainties. Elevated US bond yields counter…

                  Opinion

                    October 8, 2026

                    Oil crashes the stock market party

                    Geopolitics, politics and earnings risks are colliding this morning. It’s another volatile start for markets. The oil price has surged…
                    October 8, 2026

                    Chart of the Day – DE40 Falls 0.7% and Tests Key Support Amid Weak European Market Sentiment

                    Futures on Germany’s DAX index (DE40) are down more than 0.7% today, extending losses following Wednesday’s sharp sell-off, while sentiment…
                    October 7, 2026

                    RBI expected to kick off rate-hike cycle with 25 bps move

                    The RBI is set to lift interest rates by 25 bps on Wednesday. Rising retail inflation in India has boosted…
                    October 6, 2026

                    SpaceX’s rally takes Musk to the top — the world’s first trillionaire is here

                    SpaceX shares (SPCX.US) are really taking off — the share price is up by around 5.4% today, to roughly $167,…
                    October 6, 2026

                    Chart of The Day – EUR/USD Drops to May 2025 Levels as German Industrial Production Slide

                    German industrial orders fell by 10.6% month-on-month in August, compared with analysts’ expectations for a 1% decline and a 2.5%…
                    October 5, 2026

                    UK Services Growth Slows as Rising Costs and Weak Demand Limit Momentum

                    The UK services sector continues to expand, but growth is losing momentum as cautious consumer spending, higher borrowing costs and…

                    Indices

                      October 8, 2026

                      Chart of the Day – DE40 Falls 0.7% and Tests Key Support Amid Weak European Market Sentiment

                      Futures on Germany’s DAX index (DE40) are down more than 0.7% today, extending losses following Wednesday’s sharp sell-off, while sentiment…
                      October 8, 2026

                      Australian Stocks Trade Lower After Wall Street Losses

                      Australian shares slipped 26 points, or 0.3%, to 8,701 in early Thursday trade, extending the prior session’s drop as subdued…
                      October 8, 2026

                      Japanese Shares Fall for Second Session

                      The Nikkei 225 Index declined 1.1% to below 69,300, while the broader Topix Index fell 1.3% to around 4,100 on…
                      October 8, 2026

                      South Korean Shares Edge Down

                      The benchmark KOSPI edged lower to around 6,780 on Thursday, extending losses for a third straight session as elevated global…
                      October 8, 2026

                      China Stocks Gain on Return From Golden Week

                      The Shanghai Composite rose 0.2% to 3,848 while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.6% to 12,960 on Thursday as investors returned…
                      October 8, 2026

                      Hong Kong Stocks Edge Lower

                      The Hang Seng Index edged down 0.2%, or 43 points, to 24,085 on Thursday, as a pullback on Wall Street…

                      Forex

                        October 8, 2026

                        Australian Dollar declines to near 0.6950 on hawkish Fed Minutes

                        AUD/USD softens to near 0.6965 in Thursday’s early Asian session. Fed officials backed the decision in September to raise interest…
                        October 8, 2026

                        United States Dollar Index retreats from YTD top; eyes 102.00 as bullish bias persists

                        DXY extends the previous day’s modest pullback from the vicinity of an 18-month high. The hawkish Fed, elevated US bond…
                        October 8, 2026

                        Euro recovers to near 1.1200 on softer US Dollar, eyes on France debt concerns

                        EUR/USD rebounds to near 1.1200 in Thursday’s early Asian session. Worries about France’s fiscal position ahead of the 2027 presidential…
                        October 8, 2026

                        Japanese Yen strengthens amid BoJ hike bets, intervention risks; bullish USD cap gains

                        USD/JPY extends the overnight pullback from the weekly high, though the downside seems limited. BoJ rate hike bets and looming…
                        October 8, 2026

                        British Pound slips due to stable US Dollar, rising oil prices

                        GBP/USD struggles amid a strong US Dollar and surging Treasury yields. Markets price in a 78.3% chance of a Fed…
                        October 8, 2026

                        Canadian Dollar hangs near April 2025 lows as USD sticks to bullish tone amid hawkish Fed

                        USD/CAD sticks to a positive bias and remains close to the year-to-date high, set earlier this week. The CAD underperforms…

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                          October 8, 2026

                          Oil crashes the stock market party

                          Geopolitics, politics and earnings risks are colliding this morning. It’s another volatile start for markets. The oil price has surged…
                          October 8, 2026

                          Chart of the Day – DE40 Falls 0.7% and Tests Key Support Amid Weak European Market Sentiment

                          Futures on Germany’s DAX index (DE40) are down more than 0.7% today, extending losses following Wednesday’s sharp sell-off, while sentiment…
                          October 8, 2026

                          Zinc Market Outlook: Supply Constraints Keep Prices Supported Above $3,800

                          Zinc prices have rebounded above $3,800 per tonne, recovering from a more than six-week low as persistent supply constraints continue…
                          October 8, 2026

                          Copper Market Outlook: Chinese Demand and Chilean Supply Risks Support Prices

                          Copper prices are approaching $6.70 per pound, extending their weekly advance as Chinese traders return from a week-long holiday with…
                          October 8, 2026

                          Australian Dollar declines to near 0.6950 on hawkish Fed Minutes

                          AUD/USD softens to near 0.6965 in Thursday’s early Asian session. Fed officials backed the decision in September to raise interest…
                          October 8, 2026

                          United States Dollar Index retreats from YTD top; eyes 102.00 as bullish bias persists

                          DXY extends the previous day’s modest pullback from the vicinity of an 18-month high. The hawkish Fed, elevated US bond…

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