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    Markets
    October 21, 2026

    US Mortgage Applications Hit Lowest Level Since January 2025 as Rates Remain Above 7%

    US mortgage demand continues to weaken, with total mortgage applications falling 5.3% in the week…
    Earnings Calendar
    October 21, 2026

    Riots in France have wiped out the Carrefour ‘s profit forecast

    Key takeaways Carrefour’s stock fell by about 6 percent to 14 EUR after the company…
    Markets
    October 21, 2026

    Supermicro Raises Forecast by $4 Billion as AI Server Demand Once Again Surprises the Market

    Supermicro has significantly raised its revenue forecast for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The…
    Energies
    October 21, 2026

    Oil Prices Surge as AI Stocks Face Volatility

    Financial markets are facing another eventful week, with oil prices rising amid geopolitical tensions, AI-related…
    Economics
    October 21, 2026

    UK Economic Outlook: Inflation Rises to 3.5% as Borrowing Exceeds Forecasts and Public Debt Tops £3 Trillion

    Market Overview The UK economy is facing renewed inflationary pressure alongside persistent public-finance challenges, as…
    Metals
    October 21, 2026

    Nickel Price Forecast: Nickel Rebounds to $15,950 as Indonesian Production Cuts Raise Supply Hopes

    Market Overview Nickel prices have rebounded to around $15,950 per tonne, extending recent gains as…

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    Institutions

      October 21, 2026

      Euro: France risks and ECB expectations keep EUR/USD steady – Commerzbank

      Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank highlights that political and rating risks in France, plus cautious European Central Bank (ECB) expectations, weigh…
      October 21, 2026

      New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ hike seen with CPI near forecast – ING

      ING’s Francesco Pesole expects New Zealand’s 3Q CPI to slow to 3.8%, broadly matching consensus and slightly under the RBNZ’s…
      October 21, 2026

      British Pound: Inflation surge backs November BoE hike – BBH

      Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes United Kingdom (UK) September Consumer Price Index (CPI) surprised to the upside, pushing British…
      October 21, 2026

      South African Rand: Gains against US Dollar at risk – Societe Generale

      Societe Generale analyzes USD/ZAR after its rebound above the 200-DMA, with an interim high near 16.75 and a current pullback…
      October 21, 2026

      Australian Dollar: Uptrend building toward 0.7035 against US Dollar – UOB

      UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that AUD/USD benefited from the weaker US Dollar and reclaimed…
      October 21, 2026

      Japanese Yen: Intervention risk offsets trade pressure – MUFG

      MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes the Japanese Yen (JPY) is trading in a narrow USD/JPY range above 158.00, with intervention risk…

      Energies

        October 21, 2026

        Oil Prices Surge as AI Stocks Face Volatility

        Financial markets are facing another eventful week, with oil prices rising amid geopolitical tensions, AI-related stocks experiencing renewed volatility, and…
        October 21, 2026

        Energy Commodity Forecast: UK Natural Gas Surges 3.84% as European Gas and Heating Oil Rally

        Market Overview Energy markets are showing broad strength across European natural gas and oil benchmarks, with UK natural gas leading…
        October 21, 2026

        European Natural Gas Price Forecast: TTF Rebounds to €87 as Record-Low Seasonal Storage and LNG Disruptions Tighten Supply

        Market Overview European natural gas prices have rebounded to around €87/MWh, recovering after a decline of more than 3% in…
        October 21, 2026

        US Heating Oil Price Forecast: Futures Approach $5 as Falling Inventories and Middle East Supply Risks Tighten the Market

        Market Overview US heating oil futures have climbed towards $5 per gallon, moving closer to the record high reached in…
        October 21, 2026

        US Natural Gas Price Forecast: Gas Rebounds to $2.97 as LNG Exports Rise and Storage Surplus Narrows

        US natural gas prices are attempting to recover from a four-week low, edging up to $2.97 per MMBtu as stronger…
        October 20, 2026

        Crude Oil Price Forecast: Oil Holds Above $98 as Strait of Hormuz Risks Clash With Recovering Gulf Shipments

        Crude oil prices are holding above $98 per barrel as traders weigh escalating geopolitical tensions against signs that Persian Gulf…
        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…

        Softs

          October 21, 2026

          Agricultural Commodities Forecast: Wheat Falls 0.94% as Canola Slips, While Sugar and Rubber Lead Gains

          Market Overview Agricultural commodity markets are showing mixed performance, with wheat and canola under pressure while sugar and rubber lead…
          October 20, 2026

          Wheat Price Forecast: US Wheat Futures Fall as Weak Export Shipments and Slower Planting Pressure Prices

          US wheat futures are facing renewed pressure as Chicago SRW, Kansas City HRW and Minneapolis spring wheat contracts move lower…
          October 20, 2026

          Coffee Price Forecast: Arabica Surges 3.30% to Six-Week High as El Niño Threatens Brazil and Vietnam Crops

          Coffee prices are rallying sharply as renewed El Niño concerns raise the risk of weather-related production losses in Brazil and…
          October 20, 2026

          Cocoa Price Forecast: Cocoa Futures Rebound as Ivory Coast Deliveries Fall 41% Despite Rising ICE Inventories

          Cocoa prices are recovering as sharply lower Ivory Coast port deliveries raise fresh concerns about near-term bean availability, despite rising…
          October 20, 2026

          Sugar Price Forecast: NY Sugar Falls 1.34% as India’s Ethanol Policy and Brazil’s Harvest Boost Supply Risks

          Sugar prices are under renewed pressure as India’s decision to halt new ethanol procurement from sugar-based feedstocks threatens to increase…
          October 20, 2026

          Cotton Price Forecast: US Cotton Futures Rise as Harvest Advances and Global Supply Signals Shape Market Outlook

          US cotton futures are edging higher as traders weigh improving prices against rapid harvest progress, crop conditions and mixed signals…

          Bonds

            October 21, 2026

            French 10-Year Yield Tops 5%

            France’s 10-year OAT yield surged above 5%, reaching a new 24-year high as investors grew increasingly concerned about the country’s…
            October 21, 2026

            India 10Y Yield Hits 3-Year High on on Oil Surge

            The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec rose to around 7.45%, reaching its highest level since March 2023, as persistently elevated…
            October 21, 2026

            UK Gilt Yields Hold Near Multi-Year Highs

            The UK 10-year gilt yield remained around 5.4%, near multi-year highs, as investors assessed stronger-than-expected inflation and rising public borrowing…
            October 21, 2026

            US 10-Year Yield Steadies on Inflation Worries

            The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady near 5.12% on Wednesday, recovering from the previous session’s decline…
            October 21, 2026

            AUS 10Y Yield Trades Near Multi-Week Lows

            Australia’s 10-year government bond yield held around 5.2%, trading close to multi-week lows as investors continued to assess developments on…
            October 20, 2026

            Japanese Yields Fall After Strong 20-Year Auction

            Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell to around 2.9% on Tuesday, nearing six-week lows after the latest 20-year bond auction…

            Crypto

              October 21, 2026

              Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC gains strength as ETH and XRP selling eases

              Bitcoin hovers near $83,000 on Wednesday, sustaining its mild rebound from its 50-day EMA at $80,796 the previous day. Ethereum…
              October 20, 2026

              Ripple, Cardano, Solana – XRP, ADA face downside risk as SOL consolidates

              XRP stalls near $1.29 on Tuesday, below key EMAs, as momentum remains weak and nearly 10% downside risk looms. Cardano…
              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%,…

              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 21, 2026

                  Metals Price Forecast: Silicon Falls 1.06% as Silver and Platinum Slide, While Gold Holds Steady

                  Market Overview Metals markets are trading under mixed pressure, with silicon leading the reported declines at 1.06%, followed by silver…
                  October 21, 2026

                  Gold Price Forecast: Gold Falls Towards $4,100 as Oil Inflation Fears and Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Bullion

                  Market Overview Gold prices have extended their decline for a fourth consecutive session, moving towards $4,100 per ounce as rising…
                  October 20, 2026

                  XAG/USD rises to near $57.50 despite rising inflation concerns

                  Silver prices may depreciate amid rising expectations of tighter monetary policy. Markets price in roughly a 94% probability of a…
                  October 20, 2026

                  Gold Price Forecast: Gold Falls Toward $4,100 as Oil-Driven Inflation and Rising Yields Pressure Bullion

                  Gold prices remain under pressure, approaching $4,100 per ounce as the precious metal records a third consecutive session of losses.…
                  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…

                  Opinion

                    October 20, 2026

                    Chart of the Day: US100 (Nasdaq 100). Rebound in AI trade vs. weakening technical picture

                    Market returns to tech after worst week since June On Monday, the broad Nasdaq Composite index gained 1.11%, closing the…
                    October 20, 2026

                    Volkswagen Share Price Forecast: VW Stock Near 2010 Levels as Wage Freeze, Job Cuts and Strike Risks Deepen Crisis

                    Volkswagen Restructuring: Job Cuts and Factory Uncertainty The proposed wage freeze forms part of a broader restructuring programme aimed at…
                    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…

                    Indices

                      October 21, 2026

                      DAX on Cautius Note

                      Frankfurt’s DAX 40 was little changed around 25,300 on Wednesday, as concerns over elevated oil prices and bond yields tempered…
                      October 21, 2026

                      South Korean Shares Rebound on Chip Rally

                      The benchmark KOSPI rose nearly 4% to around 5,770 on Wednesday, recovering from a six-month closing low, as semiconductor stocks…
                      October 21, 2026

                      China Stocks Rise on Tech Optimism

                      The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% to 3,742, while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.6% to 11,870, as upbeat corporate earnings…
                      October 21, 2026

                      Hong Kong Stocks Rebound on AI Optimism and Bargain Hunting

                      The Hang Seng Index edged higher 0.3%, or 79 points, to 23,943 on Wednesday, recovering part of the previous session’s…
                      October 21, 2026

                      Taiwan Stocks Rebound from Near 5-Week Low

                      The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, advanced 860 points, or 1.9%, to 47,153 in Wednesday morning trade, erasing losses from…
                      October 21, 2026

                      Indonesian Shares Retreat Ahead of BI Rate Call

                      Indonesian equities fell 84 points, or 1.6%, to 5,197 on Wednesday morning, reversing a prior rally after regulatory measures to…

                      Forex

                        October 21, 2026

                        British Pound edges lower below 1.3400 ahead of UK CPI inflation release

                        GBP/USD loses traction to near 1.3375 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. UK labour market data showed a resilient job market.…
                        October 21, 2026

                        New Zealand Dollar softens below 0.5700 on RBNZ rate hike odds, CPI inflation data in focus

                        NZD/USD weakens to around 0.5680 in Wednesday’s early Asian session. Investor pricing of an RBNZ October hike has lifted to…
                        October 21, 2026

                        Canadian Dollar holds ground as oil prices surge

                        USD/CAD remains steady amid rising crude oil prices, offering tailwinds for the both currencies. Geopolitical tensions and Strait of Hormuz…
                        October 21, 2026

                        EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA support near 177.50

                        EUR/JPY tests the immediate support at the nine-day EMA of 177.54. The 14-day Relative Strength Index sits at 42.59, signaling…
                        October 21, 2026

                        US Dollar Forecast: DXY Stabilises at 101.7 as Rising Oil Prices and Safe-Haven Demand Support the Greenback

                        Market Overview The US dollar index has stabilised around 101.7 after touching three-week lows in the previous session, with rising…
                        October 21, 2026

                        Asian Currency Forecast: Australian Dollar Leads Regional Gains as Indian Rupee Falls 0.37%

                        Market Overview Asian foreign exchange markets are showing mixed performance, with the Australian dollar leading regional currencies higher while the…

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                        Technical Analysis

                          October 21, 2026

                          Riots in France have wiped out the Carrefour ‘s profit forecast

                          Key takeaways Carrefour’s stock fell by about 6 percent to 14 EUR after the company lowered its financial forecasts. Riots…
                          October 21, 2026

                          Supermicro Raises Forecast by $4 Billion as AI Server Demand Once Again Surprises the Market

                          Supermicro has significantly raised its revenue forecast for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The company now estimates that it…
                          October 21, 2026

                          Oil Prices Surge as AI Stocks Face Volatility

                          Financial markets are facing another eventful week, with oil prices rising amid geopolitical tensions, AI-related stocks experiencing renewed volatility, and…
                          October 21, 2026

                          UK Economic Outlook: Inflation Rises to 3.5% as Borrowing Exceeds Forecasts and Public Debt Tops £3 Trillion

                          Market Overview The UK economy is facing renewed inflationary pressure alongside persistent public-finance challenges, as September data show consumer inflation…
                          October 21, 2026

                          Nickel Price Forecast: Nickel Rebounds to $15,950 as Indonesian Production Cuts Raise Supply Hopes

                          Market Overview Nickel prices have rebounded to around $15,950 per tonne, extending recent gains as short-covering and expectations of coordinated…
                          October 21, 2026

                          Energy Commodity Forecast: UK Natural Gas Surges 3.84% as European Gas and Heating Oil Rally

                          Market Overview Energy markets are showing broad strength across European natural gas and oil benchmarks, with UK natural gas leading…

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