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AUD/USD looks firm; focus is on 0.7000

AUD/USD starts the week on a positive footing, approaching the 0.7000 hurdle helped by renewed sentiment following firmer-than-expected GDP data from China. Meanwhile, the continuation of the pair’s recovery also comes in contrast with the decent advance in the Greenback, which regains some traction followong last weeks pullback.

EUR/USD holds on above 1.1200

EUR/USD remains on the defensive ahead of the opening bell in Asia on Tuesday, navigating the area just above the 1.1200 mark on the back of the resurgence of the buying interest in the US Dollar. Persistent jitters following the recent turmoil in France continue to weigh on the single currency, prompting spot to surrender part of the recent recovery attempt.

Gold drops to daily lows below $4,150

Gold builds on Friday’s retracement and slips back below the $4,150 mark per troy ounce on Monday. The better tone in the US Dollar and a decent bounce in US Treasury yields across the curve keep the yellow metal under pressure for now.

XRP struggles at support as ETF outflows and bearish momentum cloud recovery outlook

Ripple (XRP) holds slightly above $1.30 on Monday, with short-term recovery prospects fading. Strong structural resistance toward $1.40 continues to cap upside, raising the risk of further downside below $1.30.

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The US Dollar fell. Gold didn't rally. That tells you everything

Gold (XAU/USD) is struggling to capitalize on a weaker US Dollar (USD), after repeatedly failing to establish itself above the $4,200 level. The precious metal remains confined to a relatively narrow trading range despite a combination of developments that would normally support higher prices.

The US is importing inflation, not just goods. Here's what that does to the CPI

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) import price index rose 1.1% in September and 8.1% on the year, the most since July 2022, and it is collected at the foreign port before any duty is paid. That makes it the only series in the government's price statistics that records who pays the tariff, because if a supplier eats it, the dock price would appear to fall.

The Iran war will eventually end. Tariffs won't. Here's the problem

Two cost shocks are in the September Consumer Price Index (CPI), and they have different half-lives. Energy is up 20.4% on the year and accounts for about 1.3 points of the 3.7% headline, and that shock reverses when Oil does: Brent was back at its pre-war price on July 1 and above $100 again by the end of the month, after the ceasefire collapsed on July 8.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Ripple recovery runs into headwinds amid fading retail and institutional interest

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend recovery despite ETFs outflows

Bitcoin edges higher above $82,000, building strong structural support despite roughly $229 million in ETF outflows last week. Ethereum recovers above $2,400 as bulls strive to regain trend control, backed by a subtle recovery in momentum indicators.

Pi Network Price Forecast: Weak momentum and waning demand reinforce downside bias

Pi Network edges lower on Monday, risking a bearish conclusion to its short-term consolidation above the $0.0774 horizontal support. A steady decline in the notional value of active PI futures contracts and the weekly spot trading volume suggests reduced retail demand.

STOCKS

META eyes a seven‑swing pullback while the larger bullish outlook supports further upside

META has been advancing in a clear impulsive sequence since forming the low on July 29, 2026 at $517.5. The rally from that level established wave ((1)) at $612.43, followed by a measured pullback in wave ((2)) that reached $537.27. Momentum then strengthened as the stock pushed higher in wave ((3)), which extended toward $779.82 and confirmed the broader bullish structure.

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 Dollar future in the hands of Kevin Warsh

The EUR/USD pair fell to a fresh 2026 low of 1.1113 but managed to bounce back, finishing the week with gains in the 1.1250 region. The pair was all about the US Dollar (USD) and how investors feel about the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy path. The USD soared on Wednesday, following the release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The Fed just got a second hot inflation number. Here's what the diesel signal is really saying

The Federal Reserve (Fed) faces a renewed inflation challenge after two consecutive reports showed price pressure intensifying across the US economy. September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) confirmed accelerating consumer inflation, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) revealed an even sharper rise in business costs. Behind both reports lies a common factor: energy prices.

Gold: Bears shy away as US bond yields turn south

Gold (XAU/USD) started the week under bearish pressure but reversed its direction in the second half as United States (US) Treasury bond yields declined sharply. The economic calendar will not feature high-impact data releases next week and the Federal Reserve (Fed) will be in the blackout period, possibly limiting the precious metal’s volatility in the near term.

Bitcoin: Macroeconomic headwinds, cooling demand cap BTC gains

Bitcoin (BTC) extends losses this week, trading below $82,500 as of Friday as selling pressure continues. Weakening institutional demand supports this pullback as BTC spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are on track to record a two-week withdrawal streak, reaching $146.19 million in net outflows through Thursday.

US Dollar: Down for the week, but far from defeated

Despite hitting new highs earlier this week, the US Dollar (USD) lost some upside traction in the last couple of days, ending the week in the red for the first time after four advances in a row. The Greenback’s correction does look more sentimental than fundamental.

Week ahead – Stocks seek direction as earnings take centre stage

US equities struggle as risk-off sentiment boosts sovereign bonds. US earnings and midterm elections in the spotlight amidst tech sector weakness. UK jobs and inflation data could challenge current BoE rate hike bets.

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.

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.

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