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AUD/USD challenges four-week highs beyond 0.7000

AUD/USD continues its march north, this time leaving behind the key 0.7000 hurdle and trading at shouting distance from multi-week tops. The persistent recovery in spot comes amid further losses in the Greenback amid extra improvement in the risk complex.

EUR/USD advances past 1.1200 amid a cautious trade

EUR/USD manages to further extend its multi-day recovery on Wednesday, navigating the area above the key 1.1200 barrier. A slight retracement in the US Dollar helps the pair maintain its upbeat tone amid mixed US Treasury yields and lack of relevant news on the geopolitical front.

Gold advances modestly; targets $4,150

Gold prices manage to reverse three consecutive daily declines, trading just below the $4,150 mark per troy ounce on Wednesday. The precious metal’s recovery comes amid a slight drop in the US Dollar, mixed US Treasury yields across the board and a widespread cautious tone from the US-Iran front.

XRP and XLM regain momentum as derivatives activity picks up

Ripple and Stellar are regaining momentum on Wednesday, mirroring gains across major digital assets. XRP has climbed above $1.36, while XLM has reached $0.1854, reinforcing support levels recently tested. This gradual price increase comes amid sticky inflation in the United States and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary decision next week.

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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.

What November 3 means for the Fed's rate path and the US Dollar

The USD faces a decisive period ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. While markets anticipate another interest rate increase from the Fed in December, the battle for control of Congress could reshape fiscal policy expectations and, indirectly, the path of US monetary policy in 2027.

Canada’s inflation scare is a gasoline story, not a rate-hike story

Canada’s latest inflation report has reignited speculation that the Bank of Canada (BoC) could raise interest rates as early as its October 28 meeting. Headline inflation climbed to 3.1% YoY in September, exceeding the central bank’s 2% target and strengthening expectations of a more restrictive monetary policy stance. However, the headline figure tells only part of the story.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Top 3 Price Prediction: BTC gains strength as ETH and XRP selling eases

Top three cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, are holding steady on Wednesday after a bullish close the previous day. The mild recovery hints at an extended rally as the prevailing bearish pressure eases. Bitcoin trades at $82,930 on Wednesday, holding a bullish near-term bias following a mild rebound the previous day.

Ethereum staking hits record, but yield and fee revenue fall

Ethereum staking reached a record 43.8 million ETH in Q3 2026 amid a decline in annualized staking yields, according to crypto asset manager Bitwise. In its Q4 staking report on Tuesday, Bitwise stated that staked Ether accounted for 35.9% of the asset’s total supply by the end of the quarter. Net staking inflows reached 1.99 million ETH, marking the sixth straight quarter of growth.

Bitcoin resumes Nasdaq correlation as macro pressures threaten $82,500 support

Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq is rising again after last week's decline alongside tech stocks, even as macro pressures place the $82,500 support at risk. In a report on Tuesday, K33 Research highlighted that Bitcoin has resumed its correlation with the tech-heavy Nasdaq after last week's price movements.

STOCKS

Netflix shares slide 5% despite Q3 earnings beat

Netflix (NFLX) stock sank 5% afterhours after the streaming company post a decent earnings beat. Netflix posted GAAP earnings per share of $0.87 or 5 cents above the Wall Street consensus. Revenue of $12.87 billion was in-line with consensus and rose 12% YoY. But shares fell about 5% from their close at $68.70 to the ~$65 range.

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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