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    Markets
    October 19, 2026

    Riots across Paris and Milan trigger a slump in the luxury goods sector

    The wave of “unbridled violence” that swept through France last weekend is spilling over into…
    Markets
    October 19, 2026

    Chart of the Day: What’s next for tech stocks after the deepest sell-off since April 2025?

    Key takeaways Nasdaq 100 futures are rebounding by 1.1% following the steepest weekly drop since…
    Metals
    October 19, 2026

    Iron Ore Price Forecast: Futures Recover Above CNY 680 as China Steel Output Rebounds

    Iron ore futures have climbed above CNY 680 per tonne, recovering from four-year lows as…
    Soft Commodities
    October 19, 2026

    Wheat Price Forecast: Futures Rebound to $6.62 as Russia-Ukraine Escalation Threatens Black Sea Grain Supplies

    Wheat prices have rebounded to around $6.62 per bushel, recovering from a two-month low recorded…
    Energies
    October 19, 2026

    Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Prices Fall 2% Toward $107 as Supply Recovery Counters Geopolitical Risks

    Brent crude oil has retreated more than 2% towards $107 per barrel following last week’s…
    Energies
    October 19, 2026

    Heating Oil Price Forecast: Futures Fall 2.95% to 4.7545 Despite Annual Surge of 116.86%

    Heating oil futures are trading at 4.7545, down 0.145 points, or 2.95%, as the market…

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    Institutions

      October 17, 2026

      Canada: Energy-driven resilience with limited core pass-through – RBC

      Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) strategis Claire Fan and Abbey Xu expect Canada’s headline Consumer Price Index to remain at…
      October 17, 2026

      Taiwan Dollar: Foreign outflows pressure currency – OCBC

      OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that Taiwan Dollar (TWD) has extended losses on heavy foreign equity…
      October 17, 2026

      Bank of Korea: Policy patience case – Standard Chartered

      Standard Chartered’s Chong Hoon Park expects the Bank of Korea to keep its base rate at 3.00% through October and…
      October 17, 2026

      Bank of Canada: Inflation-growth tradeoff keeps policy on hold – RBC

      Royal Bank of Canada economists Claire Fan and Abbey Xu assess upcoming Canadian inflation data and the Bank of Canada’s…
      October 17, 2026

      Fed: Higher yields keep tightening path intact – Nordea

      Nordea’s research team keeps its Federal Reserve outlook unchanged, expecting one more rate hike this year and another in 2027…
      October 16, 2026

      British Pound: Resilient but BoE pricing stretched – MUFG

      MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights the Pound’s resilience, with data-supported expectations of Bank of England tightening keeping GBP steady versus the…

      Energies

        October 19, 2026

        Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Prices Fall 2% Toward $107 as Supply Recovery Counters Geopolitical Risks

        Brent crude oil has retreated more than 2% towards $107 per barrel following last week’s strong rally, as traders weigh…
        October 19, 2026

        Heating Oil Price Forecast: Futures Fall 2.95% to 4.7545 Despite Annual Surge of 116.86%

        Heating oil futures are trading at 4.7545, down 0.145 points, or 2.95%, as the market retreats despite an extraordinary annual…
        October 19, 2026

        Coal Price Forecast: Coal Futures Rise to 150.40 as Annual Gains Reach 45.38% and Q4 Forecast Points Higher

        Coal futures are trading at 150.40, gaining 0.50% in the latest session as prices extend their positive performance across both…
        October 19, 2026

        WTI Price Forecast: Retreats from one-month top; slides below $97.50 but uptrend holds

        WTI attracts some sellers on Monday, snapping a seven-day winning streak to a one-month high. Escalating Middle East tensions and…
        October 19, 2026

        US Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Falls to $3.07 as Mild Weather Weakens Winter Demand Outlook

        US natural gas prices have fallen to $3.07 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), extending recent losses to reach a…
        October 19, 2026

        European Natural Gas Price Forecast: TTF Surges Above €88 as LNG Supply Disruptions Threaten Winter Security

        European natural gas prices have extended their advance above €88 per megawatt-hour, reaching their highest level since December 2022 as…
        October 17, 2026

        Three Markets to Watch Next Week: GBP/USD, Nasdaq 100 and Brent Crude as Inflation, Earnings and Oil Supply Drive Volatility

        Global markets enter the week facing three competing forces: persistent inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and a critical test of corporate earnings…
        October 17, 2026

        Baltic Dry Index Hits Lowest Since June as Weak Chinese Steel Demand Pressures Shipping Rates

        The Baltic Dry Index has fallen to its lowest level since June 30, extending its decline to ten consecutive sessions…

        Softs

          October 19, 2026

          Wheat Price Forecast: Futures Rebound to $6.62 as Russia-Ukraine Escalation Threatens Black Sea Grain Supplies

          Wheat prices have rebounded to around $6.62 per bushel, recovering from a two-month low recorded on October 16 as renewed…
          October 19, 2026

          Soybean Price Forecast: Futures Rise to 1,264.66 as Annual Gains Reach 22.50% Despite Monthly Weakness

          Soybean futures are trading at 1,264.66, gaining 3.41 points, or 0.27%, as the market attempts to stabilise following a monthly…
          October 19, 2026

          Lumber Price Forecast: Futures Fall 1.02% to 531.04 as Housing Weakness Weighs on Market Outlook

          Lumber futures are trading at 531.04 after falling 1.02% in the latest session, extending a period of weakness that has…
          October 19, 2026

          Palm Oil Price Forecast: Malaysian Futures Hold Above MYR 4,750 as Exports Surge and Indonesia’s Biodiesel Policy Tightens Supply Outlook

          Malaysian palm oil futures are holding above MYR 4,750 per tonne, remaining near a three-week high as robust export demand,…
          October 17, 2026

          Baltic Dry Index Hits Lowest Since June as Weak Chinese Steel Demand Pressures Shipping Rates

          The Baltic Dry Index has fallen to its lowest level since June 30, extending its decline to ten consecutive sessions…
          October 17, 2026

          Agricultural Commodities Diverge as Coffee Jumps 3.60% While Cocoa and Wheat Extend Losses

          Agricultural commodity markets are showing divergent price action, with coffee leading gains at 3.60% and palm oil rising 1.74%, while…

          Bonds

            October 19, 2026

            India 10Y Yield Falls on US Treasury Decline

            The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec fell to around 7.36%, extending losses for another session as a sharp decline in…
            October 19, 2026

            French Borrowing Costs Rise as Unrest Deepens

            France’s 10-year OAT yield climbed towards 4.85%, approaching its highest level in more than two decades, as escalating social unrest…
            October 19, 2026

            Japan 10Y Yield Falls on Takaichi Remarks

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield declined to around 2.9% on Monday, hovering near five-week lows after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
            October 19, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Slips on Warsh Comments

            The US 10-year Treasury yield slipped to around 5.06% on Monday, hovering near four-week lows as dovish signals from Federal…
            October 17, 2026

            Global Bond Market Outlook: Brazil’s 10-Year Yield Rises 6.50 Basis Points as Government Bond Markets Diverge

            Government bond markets are showing mixed momentum, with yields rising across several major economies as investors reassess inflation risks, central…
            October 16, 2026

            US Treasury Yields Tick Higher, but Post Weekly Decline

            The US 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 5.11% on Friday, following an 11bps decline in the previous session, but…

            Crypto

              October 19, 2026

              Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC rebounds to $82,500 as ETH and XRP hold support

              Bitcoin extends its rebound from the 50-day EMA around $80,607 on Monday, testing a resistance trendline’s breakout near $82,526. Ethereum…
              October 17, 2026

              XRP Price Falls 1.85% as Crypto Markets Remain Cautious — What Traders Watch Next

              Crypto Market Snapshot Cryptocurrency markets are showing relatively modest daily movements, with XRP emerging as a notable laggard after declining…
              October 16, 2026

              Ripple Prime opens 100+ RWA perp markets on Hyperliquid as HYPE rebounds

              HYPE rebounded near $82 after a slight dip to $77 as hotter-than-expected US inflation pressured crypto markets. Ripple Prime introduced…
              October 15, 2026

              Cryptocurrency Market Forecast: Ether Falls 3.49% as Bitcoin and XRP Also Decline

              Cryptocurrency markets are under pressure, with Ether leading losses among major digital assets after falling 3.49%. XRP has declined 2.61%,…
              October 14, 2026

              Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC eyes $85,000, ETH holds support, XRP stabilizes

              Bitcoin extends its rebound, trading above $83,400 on Wednesday and heading toward $85,000 resistance. Ethereum trades above the 50-day EMA…
              October 13, 2026

              Cryptocurrency Market Forecast: Ether Leads Gains as Bitcoin and XRP Advance

              Contributor: Currency Hedger | Market Analysis: Louis Roche, Today Markets Cryptocurrency markets are showing renewed positive momentum, with Ether leading…

              Geopolitical

                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,…
                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…

                Precious Metals

                  October 19, 2026

                  Gold Price Forecast: Bullion Breaks Above $4,170 as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Ease and Safe-Haven Demand Strengthens

                  Gold has climbed above $4,170 an ounce, extending its recent gains as changing Federal Reserve expectations, falling bond yields and…
                  October 17, 2026

                  Metals Market Outlook for Monday: Silicon and Platinum Gain as Lithium and Silver Weaken

                  Metals markets head into Monday with mixed momentum, as silicon and platinum lead the reported gains while lithium carbonate, silver…
                  October 16, 2026

                  XAG/USD holds recovery near $57.60 amid weakness in US Dollar

                  Silver price recovers to near $57.60 at the expense of the US Dollar. The US Dollar underperforms amid uncertainty ahead…
                  October 16, 2026

                  Gold Holds Near $4,150 as Geopolitical Risks and Equity Sell-Off Support Safe-Haven Demand

                  Today Markets Analysis Gold held around $4,150 per ounce on Friday after rebounding in the previous session, as falling equity…
                  October 15, 2026

                  Gold Price Outlook: Central Banks Buy Most Gold in Nearly Two Years as Bullion Tests $4,100 Support

                  Today Markets Analysis | Gold | Precious Metals | Federal Reserve | Central Bank Demand Gold is attempting to recover…
                  October 15, 2026

                  Gold Price Forecast: Bullion Recovers Towards $4,150 as Oil Retreats and Fed Risks Persist

                  Gold has climbed towards $4,150 per ounce, recovering from recent losses as the end of crude oil’s five-session rally eases…

                  Opinion

                    October 19, 2026

                    Chart of the Day: What’s next for tech stocks after the deepest sell-off since April 2025?

                    Key takeaways Nasdaq 100 futures are rebounding by 1.1% following the steepest weekly drop since April 2025. Growing concerns over…
                    October 17, 2026

                    Three Markets to Watch Next Week: GBP/USD, Nasdaq 100 and Brent Crude as Inflation, Earnings and Oil Supply Drive Volatility

                    Global markets enter the week facing three competing forces: persistent inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and a critical test of corporate earnings…
                    October 17, 2026

                    Earnings Outlook: Lam Research, GE Aerospace, Bloom Energy and Tesla Face Critical Tests as Valuation Risks Rise

                    The fourth week of October could bring sharp share-price reactions as investors reassess semiconductor spending, industrial growth, AI infrastructure and…
                    October 17, 2026

                    Global Markets Outlook: Week Ahead — October 19, 2026, as Inflation, Geopolitics and Big Tech Earnings Drive Volatility

                    Global markets enter the week of October 19 facing a combination of geopolitical uncertainty, tighter oil supply, rising inflation pressures…
                    October 17, 2026

                    Energy Markets Outlook for Monday: Asian LNG Surges 12.79% as Crude Oil and Brent Rally

                    Energy markets head into Monday with a sharp divide between international fuel prices and US natural gas. Liquefied natural gas…
                    October 17, 2026

                    Metals Market Outlook for Monday: Silicon and Platinum Gain as Lithium and Silver Weaken

                    Metals markets head into Monday with mixed momentum, as silicon and platinum lead the reported gains while lithium carbonate, silver…

                    Indices

                      October 19, 2026

                      ASX 200 Rises Further to End at Over 5-Week High

                      Australia’s ASX 200 added 39 points, or 0.4%, to close at 8,846 on Monday, extending prior gains and marking its…
                      October 19, 2026

                      NZX 50 Extends Losses, Ends at 4-Week Low

                      The NZX 50 shed 102 points, or 0.7%, to close at 13,652 on Monday, extending losses from the previous session…
                      October 19, 2026

                      Sensex Edges Lower to Start the Week

                      India’s BSE Sensex edged down about 0.3% to 74,492 on Monday, reversing two consecutive sessions of gains as investors assessed…
                      October 19, 2026

                      China Stocks Fall Despite Strong Data

                      The Shanghai Composite fell 0.5% to 3,699 on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component dropped 0.9% to a two-month low of…
                      October 19, 2026

                      Indonesian Shares Continue Losing Streak Amid Sell-off

                      Indonesia’s IDX Composite slumped 270 points, or 5.2%, to 4,915 in early Monday trade, marking a third straight decline and…
                      October 19, 2026

                      TAIEX Trades at 4-Week Low as Tech Weighs

                      The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, dropped 654 points, or 1.4%, to 46,457 around noon on Monday, halting gains in…

                      Forex

                        October 19, 2026

                        USD/CAD Price Forecast: Hangs near multi-week low, holds above 1.4100 ahead of Canadian CPI

                        USD/CAD attracts sellers for the third straight day, though it lacks follow-through. Retreating oil prices cap the Loonie, while geopolitical…
                        October 19, 2026

                        GBP/USD Price Forecast: Steadies below 1.3350, remains capped below 100-day SMA

                        GBP/USD flatlines near 1.3330 in Monday’s early European session. The negative outlook of the pair remains intact below the 100-day…
                        October 19, 2026

                        Indonesian Rupiah Forecast: IDR Struggles Near 18,040 as Dollar Strength and MSCI Downgrade Risk Weigh on Sentiment

                        The Indonesian rupiah is facing renewed pressure near IDR 18,040 per US dollar, struggling to move below the psychologically important…
                        October 19, 2026

                        South Korean Won Forecast: KRW Approaches Two-Year High as Record Semiconductor Exports Support Currency

                        The South Korean won is trading around 1,330 per US dollar, extending its advance towards its strongest level since October…
                        October 19, 2026

                        EUR/USD Price Forecast: Weakens below 1.1250, bearish tone prevails below 100-day SMA

                        EUR/USD softens to near 1.1230 in Monday’s early European session. Fiscal and political risks in Europe are still in focus.…
                        October 19, 2026

                        New Zealand Dollar strengthens above 0.5650 on strong China’s GDP data

                        NZD/USD gathers strength to around 0.5655 in Monday’s Asian session. China’s Q3 GDP beats forecast, rising by 4.5% YoY. Fed’s…

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                        Technical Analysis

                          October 19, 2026

                          Riots across Paris and Milan trigger a slump in the luxury goods sector

                          The wave of “unbridled violence” that swept through France last weekend is spilling over into European stock markets. Today’s index…
                          October 19, 2026

                          Chart of the Day: What’s next for tech stocks after the deepest sell-off since April 2025?

                          Key takeaways Nasdaq 100 futures are rebounding by 1.1% following the steepest weekly drop since April 2025. Growing concerns over…
                          October 19, 2026

                          Iron Ore Price Forecast: Futures Recover Above CNY 680 as China Steel Output Rebounds

                          Iron ore futures have climbed above CNY 680 per tonne, recovering from four-year lows as stronger Chinese steel production and…
                          October 19, 2026

                          Wheat Price Forecast: Futures Rebound to $6.62 as Russia-Ukraine Escalation Threatens Black Sea Grain Supplies

                          Wheat prices have rebounded to around $6.62 per bushel, recovering from a two-month low recorded on October 16 as renewed…
                          October 19, 2026

                          Brent Crude Oil Forecast: Prices Fall 2% Toward $107 as Supply Recovery Counters Geopolitical Risks

                          Brent crude oil has retreated more than 2% towards $107 per barrel following last week’s strong rally, as traders weigh…
                          October 19, 2026

                          Heating Oil Price Forecast: Futures Fall 2.95% to 4.7545 Despite Annual Surge of 116.86%

                          Heating oil futures are trading at 4.7545, down 0.145 points, or 2.95%, as the market retreats despite an extraordinary annual…

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