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    Markets
    October 29, 2026

    Chart of the day: US100

    The Nasdaq-100 Index (US100) has found itself caught between two forces that will dictate its…
    Metals
    October 29, 2026

    Metals Market Update: Lithium Carbonate Falls 3.95% as Precious Metals Decline

    Metals markets face broad selling pressure, led by lithium carbonate, which falls 3.95%. Silver declines…
    Soft Commodities
    October 29, 2026

    Agricultural Commodities: Wool Falls 3.47% as Palm Oil Slides, While Rice Gains

    Agricultural commodities show mixed price performance, with wool leading the declines as prices fall 3.47%,…
    Metals
    October 29, 2026

    Iron Ore Rebounds Above CNY 680 as Chinese Steel Mill Output Strengthens

    Iron ore futures climb above CNY 680 per tonne, recovering from four-year lows as improving…
    Economics
    October 29, 2026

    ECB Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Markets Anticipate December Hike

    The European Central Bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its October…
    Economics
    October 29, 2026

    Swedish Economy Slows as Monthly GDP Contracts 0.7% Despite Strong Business Confidence

    Sweden’s economy lost momentum in September 2026, with monthly GDP contracting by 0.7% following an…

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    Institutions

      October 29, 2026

      Euro: ECB tone watched on France – ING

      ING’s Francesco Pesole expects the European Central Bank to keep rates unchanged and does not see French bond market stress…
      October 29, 2026

      Indian Rupee: Range holds against US Dollar as RBI stays hawkish – Commerzbank

      Commerzbank strategists Dr. Henry Hao and Charlie Lay note that USD/INR rose slightly but continues to trade comfortably within the…
      October 29, 2026

      Japanese Yen: Range trading persists against US Dollar – UOB

      UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/JPY price action has been volatile but ultimately little…
      October 29, 2026

      Equities: AI trade holds gains after hyperscaler earnings – Danske Bank

      Danske Bank strategists note that Equities advanced on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Stoxx 600 higher as the AI…
      October 29, 2026

      New Zealand Dollar: Downside limited after RBNZ surprise – OCBC

      OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong Christopher Wong highlight that the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) fell after the Reserve Bank of…
      October 29, 2026

      US Dollar: Fed meeting keeps Dollar steady – Commerzbank

      Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister highlights that the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, with two dissenting votes for a hike. Strong US…

      Energies

        October 29, 2026

        WTI Price Forecast: Weakens to $100.50 as bullish bias persists amid Middle East jitters

        WTI Price Forecast: Weakens to $100.50 as bullish bias persists amid Middle East jitters WTI drifts lower amid reviving hopes…
        October 29, 2026

        European Natural Gas Hovers Near Peak Levels

        European natural gas prices eased to €98 per megawatt-hour on Thursday after reaching €100 in the previous session, the highest…
        October 28, 2026

        WTI rises above $100.50 after strike on Saudi refinery

        WTI price climbs to near $100.75 in Wednesday’s early European session. Yemen’s Houthis say they hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura…
        October 28, 2026

        Commodity Talk: Silver, Gold, Oil, Sugar

        Key takeaways Silver prices hover near 53 USD per ounce, entering oversold territory with an RSI close to 30. Gold…
        October 28, 2026

        European Natural Gas Prices Surge Above €96/MWh as Winter Supply Risks Intensify

        European natural gas prices have climbed above €96/MWh, approaching their highest levels since late 2022 as concerns over winter supply…
        October 28, 2026

        Crude Oil Forecast: Prices Break Above $101 as Iran Tensions Raise Supply Risks

        Crude oil has climbed above $101 per barrel, reversing a two-session decline as renewed uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict…
        October 27, 2026

        Energy Commodities Forecast: UK and EU Natural Gas Fall as Oil Prices Move Higher

        Energy commodity markets are showing divergent price action, with natural gas contracts across the UK, Europe and the United States…
        October 27, 2026

        WTI Price Forecast: Remains depressed below $100.00 as Mideast jitters limit downside

        WTI drifts lower for the second straight day as Middle East diplomacy hopes ease supply concerns. Attacks on Saudi Arabia…

        Softs

          October 29, 2026

          Agricultural Commodities: Wool Falls 3.47% as Palm Oil Slides, While Rice Gains

          Agricultural commodities show mixed price performance, with wool leading the declines as prices fall 3.47%, followed by palm oil, which…
          October 29, 2026

          Palm Oil Slips to 2-Week Low as Bearish Factors Mount

          Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 1.5% to near MYR 4,600 per tonne, extending recent losses and hitting their lowest…
          October 28, 2026

          Commodity Talk: Silver, Gold, Oil, Sugar

          Key takeaways Silver prices hover near 53 USD per ounce, entering oversold territory with an RSI close to 30. Gold…
          October 28, 2026

          Wheat Prices Fall Across Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis as US Winter Planting Slows

          Wheat futures are facing renewed pressure across Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW), Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) and Minneapolis…
          October 28, 2026

          Soybean Prices Hold Near Nine-Week Low as US Harvest Advances Despite Strong Export Demand

          Soybean futures are holding around $12.30 per bushel, trading near a nine-week low as the advancing US harvest and competition…
          October 28, 2026

          Palm Oil Prices Rebound Above MYR 4,700 as Export Demand Strengthens and El Niño Threatens Supply

          Malaysian palm oil futures have rebounded from recent losses, moving back above MYR 4,700 per tonne as bargain hunting, a…

          Bonds

            October 29, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Eases Amid Fed Uncertainty

            The US 10-year Treasury yield slipped slightly below 5% on Thursday, resuming its decline after the Federal Reserve left interest…
            October 29, 2026

            Japan 10Y Yield Steadies Ahead of BOJ Decision

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield steadied around 2.83% on Thursday as investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy announcement.…
            October 28, 2026

            Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Moves Higher

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed above 2.8% on Wednesday, recovering from multi-month lows as demand for safe-haven global bonds…
            October 28, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Edges Above 5%

            The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged above 5% on Wednesday, finding support as investors geared up for…
            October 28, 2026

            Australia 10Y Yield Rises from 7-Week Low

            Australia’s 10-year government bond yield rose toward 5.2%, climbing off a recent seven-week low after hotter-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations…
            October 28, 2026

            Government Bond Yields Forecast: South Korea Leads Gains as Global Markets Diverge

            Global government bond yields are moving in mixed directions, with South Korea’s 10-year yield leading the latest gains, rising 7.20…

            Crypto

              October 29, 2026

              Crypto Market Update: XRP Leads Losses as Bitcoin and Ether Also Decline

              Cryptocurrency markets are facing renewed selling pressure, with XRP recording the largest decline among the leading digital assets in the…
              October 27, 2026

              XRP Price Forecast: Ripple Token Leads Crypto Losses as Market Moves Remain Modest

              The cryptocurrency market is showing relatively modest daily movements, with XRP emerging as one of the weaker major assets, declining…
              October 26, 2026

              Bitcoin Falls to Five-Week Low Near $79,000 as ETF Outflows and Liquidations Intensify

              Bitcoin has fallen to around $79,000, reaching its lowest level since mid-September as a weekend sell-off intensifies pressure across cryptocurrency…
              October 24, 2026

              Cryptocurrency Market Update: Binance Coin Leads Gains with 1.20% Advance

              The cryptocurrency market is recording modest daily movements, with Binance Coin (BNB) emerging as the leading performer in the supplied…
              October 23, 2026

              Cryptocurrency Market Forecast: BNB Leads Crypto Gains as XRP, Ethereum and Bitcoin Edge Higher

              Cryptocurrency markets are showing modest gains, with BNB (Binance Coin) rising 1.46% to lead the major reported performers. XRP has…
              October 22, 2026

              Bitcoin Falls 1.34% as XRP and Ethereum Also Decline, Putting Crypto Market Sentiment Under Pressure

              Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower, with Bitcoin, XRP and Ether among the leading digital assets posting losses. Bitcoin has declined…

              Geopolitical

                October 28, 2026

                WTI rises above $100.50 after strike on Saudi refinery

                WTI price climbs to near $100.75 in Wednesday’s early European session. Yemen’s Houthis say they hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura…
                October 27, 2026

                Saudi-led coalition intercepts four Houthi drones targeting southern region

                The Saudi-led coalition said on Tuesday that air defences intercepted and destroyed four drones launched by the Houthis towards the…
                October 24, 2026

                Week Ahead: October 26–30, 2026 — Fed and ECB Rate Decisions, US GDP and Inflation, Big Tech Earnings and Global Elections

                Global Markets Face a Critical Week of Central Bank Decisions, Economic Data and Political Risk Global financial markets are heading…
                October 15, 2026

                IMF says the biggest risk is prolonged conflict

                The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that a prolonged war in the Middle East and further disruptions to…
                October 11, 2026

                Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Escalates Gulf Tensions and Raises Energy Market Risks

                Contributor: Currency Hedger | Geopolitical Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets The deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has…
                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,…

                Precious Metals

                  October 29, 2026

                  Metals Market Update: Lithium Carbonate Falls 3.95% as Precious Metals Decline

                  Metals markets face broad selling pressure, led by lithium carbonate, which falls 3.95%. Silver declines 1.88%, platinum drops 1.73%, and…
                  October 29, 2026

                  Gold drifts lower as Fed rate hike bets and Middle East tensions boost USD

                  Gold meets with fresh supply on Thursday amid the emergence of some USD dip-buying. Hawkish Fed expectations and geopolitical risks…
                  October 29, 2026

                  XAG/USD slips below $53.50 amid Fed outlook uncertainty

                  Silver sits near one-year lows as the Fed kept interest rates steady while offering limited forward guidance. Fed kept interest…
                  October 28, 2026

                  Commodity Talk: Silver, Gold, Oil, Sugar

                  Key takeaways Silver prices hover near 53 USD per ounce, entering oversold territory with an RSI close to 30. Gold…
                  October 28, 2026

                  XAG/USD falls to near $54.00 due to higher oil prices

                  Silver declines as higher oil prices spark inflation fears and boost expectations for further Fed rate hikes. Israeli election deadlock…
                  October 27, 2026

                  Gold Falls Below $4,000

                  Gold falls below $4,000 per ounce, while silver loses nearly 2%, approaching $53. Markets fear that inflationary pressures will keep…

                  Opinion

                    October 29, 2026

                    ECB Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Markets Anticipate December Hike

                    The European Central Bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its October policy meeting, maintaining the main…
                    October 27, 2026

                    Chart of the Day: USDJPY Caught in a Trap. Tokyo Intervention and a Hawkish BoJ Loom

                    Key takeaways USDJPY trades around 158 as investors await upcoming interest rate decisions from the Fed and the BoJ. Japan…
                    October 26, 2026

                    Chart of the day: European gas ever closer to 100 EURMWh

                    Key takeaways European natural gas prices reached 95.41 EUR/MWh, hitting the highest level since 2022. European gas storage levels stand…
                    October 24, 2026

                    Three Markets to Watch Next Week: EUR/USD, Nasdaq 100 and USD/JPY Face a Critical Central Bank and Earnings Test

                    Global Markets Outlook: Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan Decisions Collide With GDP, Inflation and Big Tech Earnings Global financial…
                    October 24, 2026

                    Trade of the Day: Brent Crude Oil Forecast for Monday — Can Oil Reverse Below $111.53 as Geopolitical Risk Peaks?

                    Oil Market Outlook: Monday’s Trading Focus Brent crude oil enters Monday’s session at a critical technical and fundamental juncture, with…
                    October 24, 2026

                    Week Ahead: October 26–30, 2026 — Fed and ECB Rate Decisions, US GDP and Inflation, Big Tech Earnings and Global Elections

                    Global Markets Face a Critical Week of Central Bank Decisions, Economic Data and Political Risk Global financial markets are heading…

                    Indices

                      October 29, 2026

                      FTSE 100 Rises Led by Shell

                      The FTSE 100 traded 0.5% higher on Thursday, supported by strength in energy stocks and several major blue-chip companies. Shell…
                      October 29, 2026

                      Chart of the day: US100

                      The Nasdaq-100 Index (US100) has found itself caught between two forces that will dictate its direction in the coming weeks:…
                      October 29, 2026

                      Japanese Shares Gain on Advantest Earnings

                      The Nikkei 225 Index advanced 1.1% to close at 64,659 on Thursday, extending its gains to a third consecutive session…
                      October 29, 2026

                      ASX 200 Up 0.5% at Close

                      Australia’s ASX 200 rose 45 points, or 0.5%, to end at 8,892 on Thursday, recovering from a subdued finish in…
                      October 29, 2026

                      NZX 50 Extends Gains, Ends Slightly Higher

                      The NZX 50 rose 19 points, or 0.1%, to close at 13,710 on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session…
                      October 29, 2026

                      Sensex Edges Higher at Open

                      India’s BSE Sensex edged up about 0.3% to 73,465 at the open on Thursday, recovering from the previous session’s losses…

                      Forex

                        October 29, 2026

                        USD/CAD Price Forecast: Trades around 1.4000 within falling wedge

                        USD/CAD may fall toward the falling wedge bottom around 1.3940. The 14-day Relative Strength Index slipping to around 39 hints…
                        October 29, 2026

                        Indian Rupee falls to two-week low as higher oil prices continue to weigh

                        The Indian Rupee weakens further against the US Dollar due to elevated oil prices. The US and Iran are preparing…
                        October 29, 2026

                        Japanese Yen flattens against US Dollar, BoJ policy takes centre stage

                        Japanese Yen ranges around 157.80 against the US Dollar ahead of the BoJ’s policy decision. The BoJ is expected to…
                        October 29, 2026

                        FX Market Update: South Korean Won Leads Currency Gains as Euro Weakens

                        The South Korean won leads the latest currency performance snapshot, rising 0.48% as the US dollar index edges higher and…
                        October 29, 2026

                        Indonesian Rupiah Under Pressure as Fiscal Risks and Foreign Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

                        The Indonesian rupiah remains under pressure against the US dollar, recovering partially towards IDR 18,120 per dollar after weakening to…
                        October 29, 2026

                        GBP/USD Price Forecast: Weakens below 1.3350, maintains downside bias below 100-day SMA

                        GBP/USD declines to near 1.3320 in Thursday’s early European session. The pair keeps a bearish vibe below the 100-day SMA;…

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                        Technical Analysis

                          October 29, 2026

                          Chart of the day: US100

                          The Nasdaq-100 Index (US100) has found itself caught between two forces that will dictate its direction in the coming weeks:…
                          October 29, 2026

                          Metals Market Update: Lithium Carbonate Falls 3.95% as Precious Metals Decline

                          Metals markets face broad selling pressure, led by lithium carbonate, which falls 3.95%. Silver declines 1.88%, platinum drops 1.73%, and…
                          October 29, 2026

                          Agricultural Commodities: Wool Falls 3.47% as Palm Oil Slides, While Rice Gains

                          Agricultural commodities show mixed price performance, with wool leading the declines as prices fall 3.47%, followed by palm oil, which…
                          October 29, 2026

                          USD/CAD Price Forecast: Trades around 1.4000 within falling wedge

                          USD/CAD may fall toward the falling wedge bottom around 1.3940. The 14-day Relative Strength Index slipping to around 39 hints…
                          October 29, 2026

                          Iron Ore Rebounds Above CNY 680 as Chinese Steel Mill Output Strengthens

                          Iron ore futures climb above CNY 680 per tonne, recovering from four-year lows as improving steel mill activity in China…
                          October 29, 2026

                          Copper Prices Retreat from Two-Week Highs as Profit-Taking Meets Tight Chinese Supply

                          Copper futures declined to around $6.60 per pound, ending a four-session winning streak as traders locked in profits following recent…

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