AUD/USD: The 0.7000 level holds the downside…for now
AUD/USD has clinched its fourth consecutive daily pullback on Thursday, coming closer to the key 0.7000 region while breaking below the critical 200-day SMA at the same time. The Aussie’s decline comes on the back of further gains in the Greenback in a context of rising yields and Fed rate hike bets.
EUR/USD meets support around 1.1360
EUR/USD has remained on the defensive for yet another day on Thursday, this time reaching fresh multi-week lows around 1.1360. The persistent move higher in the US Dollar, extra recovery in US Treasury yields across the curve and no news on the geopolitical front all contribute to the pair’s multi-day negative streak. Moving forward, comments from several Fed speakers should gather all the attention at the end of the week.
Gold bounces off lows, still below $4,300
Gold builds on Wednesday’s retracement, briefly slipping back below $4,250 per troy ounce to attempt a lacklustre rebound afterwards. The better tone in the US Dollar, rising US Treasury yields and expectation of extra rate hikes by the Fed continue to weigh on the precious metal in the latter part of Thursday’s NA session.
XRP is flashing three bullish signals heading into a historically weak October
DEEPER DIVE
BoJ Recap: Not as hawkish as expected
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its short-term interest-rate target to 1.25% from 1.00% in a 7-2 vote, marking another step in the normalisation of monetary policy and widely matching what everyone has been expecting for weeks.
Fed recap: One hike down, more to come? The Fed’s new rate path says yes
The Federal Reserve (Fed) raised its Fed Fund Target Range (FFTR) range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous decision, saying the move would support a timelier return to its 2% inflation goal.
Trump meets Xi: Why markets are watching this summit so closely
United States (US) President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Thursday for a summit closely watched by markets.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC extends pullback as profit-taking weighs
XRP is flashing three bullish signals heading into a historically weak October
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple – Bulls start to lose control
STOCKS
NAS100 forecast: A second-day pullback meets a 5.1% bond market
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
US Dollar surges post-Fed, uncertainty remains
BoJ Recap: Not as hawkish as expected
Gold: Bulls regain control; the next leg higher remains uncertain
Bitcoin: BTC shrugs off CLARITY Act setback and hawkish Fed
Forecasting the upcoming week: Trump, Xi, oil, tariffs and PMIs
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
Meet the Prop Firms Exhibiting at the London Prop Trading Expo 2026
The London Prop Trading Expo returns to Old Billingsgate on 23rd–24th October 2026, bringing together prop firms, traders, brokers, technology providers and other businesses shaping the funded-trading industry.
Blueberry strengthens MENA presence with CMA category 5 license and Dubai office launch
Blueberry Financial Consultation, a global provider of online trading services, has announced a key milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy with the acquisition of a Category 5 License from the UAE Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Licence No. 20200000451. alongside the official opening of it
XM expands unlimited cashback promo across all assets and copy trading
From 22 September to 20 October, traders with a verified XM account, including Copy Trading Strategy Managers and Investors, can earn unlimited cashback on trades across all XM assets.