EUR/USD: EU inflation outpaces US price growth as ECB, Fed meetings loom
Gold: Precious metal extends slide but safe-haven flows limit losses
France’s 10-year yield hits highest since 2002: This chart shows the market losing faith
Bitcoin: Is BTC setting up for an Uptober rally?
DEEPER DIVE
The Euro is near a one-year low: Inflation could trigger its rebound, not its fall
EUR/USD has fallen to its lowest level since May 2025. The pair hit 1.1312 on Wednesday and trades well below the January peak of 1.2082. The decline reflects a powerful combination of US Dollar strength, geopolitical uncertainty and renewed concerns about Europe's exposure to higher energy prices.
RBA recap: Rate hikes are on the table as demand stays too strong
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously tightened monetary policy, warning that inflation remained too high and that several upside risks had begun to materialise.
Why the RBI is trapped — and why a rate hike could make the Indian Rupee weaker
The Indian Rupee (INR) is under renewed pressure as oil prices hover around $100 a barrel and US yields rise.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple recovery gains traction as ETF inflows return
Ripple edges higher, trading around $1.54 at the time of writing on Friday as bullish pressure intensifies across the crypto market. This recovery from weekly lows of $1.47 underscores growing appetite for crypto assets and the shift in market sentiment.
Dogecoin eyes $0.10 breakout as broader crypto market recovers
Dogecoin is up 3% on Friday, hovering above $0.097, with bulls aiming for a breakout above $0.10. DOGE futures Open Interest rises 4% over the past 24 hours, pointing to increased position buildup.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP gains reinforce bullish outlook
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly recovering on Friday, led by Bitcoin moving above $86,000. Ethereum has reaffirmed its bullish outlook, rising above $2,700 while the immediate area at $2,800 caps upside. Meanwhile, Ripple hovers near $1.54.
STOCKS
Nike misses revenue consensus, shares down 4% to new 12-year low
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: EU inflation outpaces US price growth as ECB, Fed meetings loom
France’s 10-year yield hits highest since 2002: This chart shows the market losing faith
Gold: Precious metal extends slide but safe-haven flows limit losses
Bitcoin: Is BTC setting up for an Uptober rally?
US Dollar: Rally faces next test as inflation retakes centre stage
Week ahead – Fed minutes in the spotlight amid bond market rout
Energy crisis and soaring bond yields to stay in driver’s seat in quiet week. Fed minutes eyed after drop in October rate hike bets. ISM services PMI and Treasury auctions to be watched too. Canadian employment, Japanese wages and ECB minutes also on tap.
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
Elev8 broker's Charity October: seeing new opportunities together
This October, the global broker Elev8 is running Charity October, a social initiative that supports underprivileged schoolchildren in Bangladesh.
"The turnout was beyond what we imagined," says Olympus Capital CEO Ashmeet Arora after Forex Expo Dubai 2026
Brokerage wraps two days at the record breaking event with copy trading demonstrations, partner meetings and on site activities.
Elev8 received 'Top Client Funds Protection Broker' at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
The global broker Elev8's partner program received a 'Top Client Funds Protection Broker' award at the Forex Expo Dubai 2026.