AUD/USD meets support around 0.6900
AUD/USD remains well on the defensive, bouncing off three-month lows near the 0.6900 level ahead of the opening bell in Asia on Friday. The pair has accelerated its weekly downtrend in response to the marked advance in the Greenback and the widespread selling pressure on the risk-linked assets.
EUR/USD: Next on the downside comes 1.1200
EUR/USD trades deep into the red and navigates the low 1.1200s following Thursday’s NA session. The pair has retreated for the fourth day in a row, slipping back to levels last visited in May 2025 following the robust performance of the US Dollar. Looking ahead, the release of US Nonfarm Payrolls will be the salient event at the end of the week.
Gold alternates gains with losses below $4,200
Gold trades without a clear direction on Thursday, always below the key $4,200 mark per troy ounce. The yellow metal’s vacillating price action comes amid the marked advance in the US Dollar coupled with steady effervescence in the Middle East conflict.
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DEEPER DIVE
Markets are pricing a Fed pause. The jobs data says the hike is still coming
RBA recap: Rate hikes are on the table as demand stays too strong
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously tightened monetary policy, warning that inflation remained too high and that several upside risks had begun to materialise.
Gold rallied on soft PCE data. Here’s why the move could have further to run
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple risks deeper losses below $1.50
Ripple shows signs of weakness as it slides below $1.50 on Thursday. The correction from September highs of $1.66 aligns with recent struggles faced by major assets Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Here’s how Near Protocol and Ondo are setting new ground for crypto and tokenized trading
Tokenized Real-World Assets are gaining the attention of traditional and crypto investors at both retail and institutional levels. Near Protocol and Ondo are breaking new ground for crypto and tokenized trading – even without the CLARITY Act in place.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP struggle to regain momentum amid returning ETF outflows
Bitcoin trades broadly between support at $82,500 and resistance at $85,000. Ethereum similarly remains under pressure, trading below $2,700 while the $2,600 level provides immediate support. At the same time, Ripple has slipped below the pivotal $1.50 level.
STOCKS
Micron impresses with $54.2 billion in Q4 revenue
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: The Dollar takes back control
Fed vs BoJ: Both hiked. The market only believes one of them – and the chart shows which
Gold: Bulls can’t catch a break as Fed doubles down on hawkish rhetoric
Bitcoin: BTC consolidates gains as ETF inflows hit highest level since October 2025
US Dollar: The Dollar is back, but can the rally go further?
Week ahead – Hawkish Fed sets the tone for flash PMIs, SNB decides on policy
Fed’s hawkish hike adds fuel to Dollar’s engines. US, Eurozone and UK flash PMIs to test inflation and growth outlooks. SNB set to stand pat amid low inflation and still-strong Franc. Trump–Xi talks could impact Aussie, Kiwi and risk sentiment.
EDUCATION
How economic uncertainty changes bullion buying patterns across generations
When the economy becomes uncertain, investors react differently depending on their goals and circumstances. But, generally, periods of high inflation, market volatility, or geopolitical tension push investors to look beyond traditional assets for ways to diversify and manage uncertainty.
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You’re watching pre-market levels wrong [Video]
If you trade NQ, you’ve probably been told to watch the pre-market high and pre-market low. That part is easy. The harder question is: what are you actually supposed to do when price gets there? Most traders react too quickly, and that’s usually where the trouble starts.
PRESS RELEASES
CFI launches Gold 24/7, expanding its around-the-clock trading offering
CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, today announced the launch of Gold 24/7 (XAUUSD-24H), enabling clients to trade gold seven days a week, including over weekends when regular gold markets are closed.
Money Expo Argentina enters final preparations ahead of its inaugural edition: what to know before the event in Buenos Aires
The event will take place on 3–4 October, from 10:00 to 18:00, at Hilton Buenos Aires, with free access through online or on-site registration.
MEGA FUSION to showcase solutions at iFX EXPO Asia 2026, deepening its Asian footprint with trading technology, global compliance, and diversified services
MEGA FUSION (Mega Fusion Global Ltd.), a trusted name in global online trading services, announced its participation in iFX EXPO Asia 2026, scheduled for October 7–9, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.