EUR/USD: Greenback holds firm despite looming US political stalemate

EUR/USD: Greenback holds firm despite looming US political stalemate
The EUR/USD pair finished the first week of November trading around 1.1140 after spending pretty much a month ranging around 1.1200. Critical headlines were partially overshadowed by persistent uncertainty, with the pair leaning bearish but still trapped.
Gold: Post-midterm elections relief rally loses momentum

Gold: Post-midterm elections relief rally loses momentum

Gold (XAU/USD) staged an impressive rebound after dropping to a fresh 2026 low below $3,900 at the end of the previous week. Although the precious metal retreated from the two-week top it set near $4,150, it managed to end the week decisively higher. October inflation data from the United States and geopolitics could impact XAU/USD’s performance in the near term.
Canadian Dollar stares at 114.7K lost jobs and a Fed rate hike

Canadian Dollar stares at 114.7K lost jobs and a Fed rate hike

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) faces pressure from two directions. Canada's labour market continued to deteriorate, while job creation in the United States (US) significantly exceeded expectations, strengthening market bets on another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This divergence puts the Loonie in a particularly difficult position.
Bitcoin: Bears tighten grip as BTC eyes fifth weekly loss

Bitcoin: Bears tighten grip as BTC eyes fifth weekly loss

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, down over 3% this week, trading near $75,500 on Friday and heading for its fifth straight weekly loss. Persistent outflows from US-listed BTC spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks, and rising market liquidations are weighing on sentiment and limiting Crypto King’s recovery attempts.

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DEEPER DIVE

US Dollar breaks below 101.50 as Democrats sweep Congress

US Dollar breaks below 101.50 as Democrats sweep Congress

The US Dollar (USD) comes under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) falling around 0.5% to trade near 101.35 after sliding below the 101.50 level. The Greenback retreats to its lowest level in four weeks as investors reassess the political and economic outlook following the Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the United States (US) midterm elections.
Gold is back at $4,000. Don't celebrate yet

Gold is back at $4,000. Don't celebrate yet

Gold (XAU/USD) stages an impressive recovery on Wednesday, climbing around 3% to trade above $4,000 after the United States (US) midterm elections. The recovery offers some relief after months of selling pressure, but it does not necessarily signal the end of Gold's bearish trend.
The US Dollar's September buyers are now underwater

The US Dollar's September buyers are now underwater

Speculators rebuilt a $45 billion bet on the US Dollar in the four weeks after the Federal Reserve's September hike, and the Dollar Index is back at the average price they paid. A Democratic Congress, cheaper Oil and falling yields now work against that crowd.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Democrats win House and Senate in US midterms: Why isn’t all bad news for crypto

Democrats win House and Senate in US midterms: Why isn’t all bad news for crypto

The biggest story this week was Tuesday’s US midterm elections, which saw Democrats win control of both the House and the Senate in a clear blue wave. This political shift in the US has triggered sharp price swings across the cryptocurrency market.

Ripple nears oversold territory as traders eye buying opportunities

Ripple nears oversold territory as traders eye buying opportunities

Ripple remains structurally capped near $1.20 after selling pressure wiped out the early-week rise to $1.34, driven by the US midterm elections. Market participants exhibited regulatory concerns ahead of the Democrats taking control of Congress in January, with many repositioning and adjusting their portfolios.

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Bears tighten grip as BTC eyes fifth weekly loss

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Bears tighten grip as BTC eyes fifth weekly loss

Bitcoin is down over 3% this week, trading near $75,500 on Friday and heading for its fifth straight weekly loss. A sharp sell-off in US technology stocks reversed Bitcoin’s post-election rally on Thursday, triggering a wave of liquidations across the market and intensifying bearish pressure.

STOCKS

Epam (EPAM) Q3 earnings: Taking a look at key metrics versus estimates

Epam (EPAM) Q3 earnings: Taking a look at key metrics versus estimates

For the quarter ended September 2026, Epam reported revenue of $1.43 billion, up 2.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $3.51, compared to $3.08 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.56% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $3.41, the EPS surprise was +2.93%.

Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?

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: Greenback holds firm despite looming US political stalemate

EUR/USD: Greenback holds firm despite looming US political stalemate

The EUR/USD pair finished the first week of November trading around 1.1140 after spending pretty much a month ranging around 1.1200. Critical headlines were partially overshadowed by persistent uncertainty, with the pair leaning bearish but still trapped.
Canadian Dollar stares at 114.7K lost jobs and a Fed rate hike

Canadian Dollar stares at 114.7K lost jobs and a Fed rate hike

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) faces pressure from two directions. Canada's labour market continued to deteriorate, while job creation in the United States (US) significantly exceeded expectations, strengthening market bets on another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This divergence puts the Loonie in a particularly difficult position.
Gold: Post-midterm elections relief rally loses momentum

Gold: Post-midterm elections relief rally loses momentum

Gold (XAU/USD) staged an impressive rebound after dropping to a fresh 2026 low below $3,900 at the end of the previous week. Although the precious metal retreated from the two-week top it set near $4,150, it managed to end the week decisively higher. October inflation data from the United States and geopolitics could impact XAU/USD’s performance in the near term.
Bitcoin: Bears tighten grip as BTC eyes fifth weekly loss

Bitcoin: Bears tighten grip as BTC eyes fifth weekly loss

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, down over 3% this week, trading near $75,500 on Friday and heading for its fifth straight weekly loss. Persistent outflows from US-listed BTC spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks, and rising market liquidations are weighing on sentiment and limiting Crypto King’s recovery attempts.
US Dollar: The Dollar survives the midterms; now comes inflation

US Dollar: The Dollar survives the midterms; now comes inflation

The US Dollar (USD) weathered the post-US midterm election results better than expected, adding to the previous week’s bullish move and managing to keep the trade above the key 102.00 barrier on the US Dollar Index (DXY).
Week ahead – Inflation and geopolitics in focus as US political landscape shifts

Week ahead – Inflation and geopolitics in focus as US political landscape shifts

Post-midterm election euphoria fizzles out as risk aversion prevails. US CPI, PPI and Fedspeak on the radar as Fed hike bets remain supported. Oil retreat pauses on mixed hopes about the ongoing conflicts.



EDUCATION

How economic uncertainty changes bullion buying patterns across generations

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]

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

Financial Commission opens Prop Firm Certification to founding firms

Financial Commission opens Prop Firm Certification to founding firms

The independent dispute resolution body for online trading extends its model to proprietary trading firms, while its broker and exchange membership passes 50 firms and it has received more than 17,000 complaints since 2013.

How to store and insure Gold bars at home

How to store and insure Gold bars at home

The decision to own physical gold rather than a fund or a certificate is, at its heart, a decision to take responsibility for the metal yourself. That responsibility begins the moment a package arrives.

The Trading Festival Mexico's Trading Cup offers traders a shot at a 100K challenge

The Trading Festival Mexico's Trading Cup offers traders a shot at a 100K challenge

Sponsored by The5ers, the two-day demo trading competition will take place on 12–13 November at the World Trade Center Mexico City, featuring four live trading rounds and prizes for the top 10 participants in each round.

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