EUR/USD: US rate hike back on the table, US Dollar up
Gold: Bulls take a breather following three-week rally
The Japanese Yen gives up the big figure intervention won back
Bitcoin: Billions in ETF inflows push BTC toward decisive breakout
DEEPER DIVE
Diesel’s record $100 warning: The oil shock hiding in plain sight
The Oil market may look calmer than it did a few months ago, but diesel is sending a very different message. The US diesel crack spread, the premium of ultra-low sulphur diesel futures over WTI, recently surged above $100 per barrel for the first time, reaching an intraday record of just over $102.00.
I thought newly launched meme coins were my ticket to wealth: Here's what actually happened
I’ve been trading cryptocurrencies for the past seven years, with meme coins becoming one of the most exciting and implacable parts of my experience. I love them because they represent internet culture and community sentiment, and, let’s be honest, extreme speculation.
60 days to pay: Nvidia is financing its own demand
The Jensen Huang-helmed Nvidia (NVDA) delivered its second-quarter earnings print with its stock roughly 11% beneath the peak it set in May and around 8% beneath where it traded in mid-August, on the day it told the market it would stand behind up to $105 billion of a single customer's rent.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP pullback tests $1.40 support amid Ripple Prime product suite expansion
Ripple extends lock-step trading for the third straight day on Friday, as support at $1.40 comes under pressure. The remittance token has remained largely in defense mode since last week’s 72% rally from $1.00 to highs around $1.70.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP rally loses steam despite steady ETF inflows
Bitcoin is back below $80,000 at the time of writing on Friday, after a second attempt at breaking resistance between $81,000 and $82,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum and Ripple mirror Bitcoin’s cooling trend, with ETH sliding to $2,500 and XRP falling toward $1.40 support.
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Billions in ETF inflows push BTC toward decisive breakout
Bitcoin rises over 2% this week, holding near $80,000 after testing the 50-week SMA at $81,114. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a second straight week of billion-dollar inflows, with $1.13 billion recorded through Thursday.
STOCKS
GS price outlook: Goldman Sachs holds above 0.5 support arc. Potential rebound toward 1,070
Based on Arc Cycle Analysis applied to the 2h chart, Goldman Sachs is interacting with the 0.5 Support Arc within the current Arc Cycle. Price is holding above this Support Arc, suggesting the potential for a bullish rebound toward the next Resistance Arc. Price is holding above the 0.5 Support Arc, indicating that this Arc continues to provide support within the current Arc Cycle.
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: US rate hike back on the table, US Dollar up
The Japanese Yen gives up the big figure intervention won back
Gold: Bulls take a breather following three-week rally
Bitcoin: Billions in ETF inflows push BTC toward decisive breakout
US Dollar: Higher for longer is back… and the Dollar likes it
Week ahead – RBNZ and BoC decide on rates ahead of all-important US NFP
Dollar rebounds ahead of ISM PMI and NFP data. RBNZ is expected to raise rates; focus to fall on forward guidance. BoC is set to remain on hold; will it raise rates in 2027?
EDUCATION
Something has gone completely wrong in enterprise AI
There is a moment in every boom when the music is still playing, the lights are still flashing, and someone finally notices that the bar tab has been left on the table. That is roughly where enterprise AI feels today.
The psychology of Gold buying during periods of market uncertainty
Historically, gold is considered a reliable investment avenue, especially in times of market uncertainty. Modern economies are based on fiat currency, where the value is determined by government decree and public trust.
PRESS RELEASES
From stock selection to execution: Comparing 11 AI trading platforms in 2026
Information reviewed in August 2026. Features, subscription rates, and promotions may change. Readers should verify current terms on each provider’s website before subscribing.
7 powerful stock market chart patterns every trader should know in 2026
Earnings, interest rates, inflation, employment data, geopolitical events and sector rotation continue to affect the stock market in 2026. Traders need to know how to interpret these trends, not just watch the headlines.
STARCARES completes basketball court revamp in the Philippines, benefiting nearly 20,000 people
The renovated court at Communal Elementary School opens a dedicated space for learning, sport, and community life in Buhangin.