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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Eyes Acceptance Above $4100/oz on US-China Trade War Fears, Up 2% on the Day

Gold prices surged 2% to $4100/oz amid escalating US-China trade tensions, with new 100% tariffs announced by Trump. Despite a softened stance and scheduled talks, China warns of countermeasures. Gold continues to rally, shrugging off USD strength. Upcoming Fed speeches and delayed CPI report are key market events. Technical analysis suggests further upside, with support at 4050.

13-10-2025 15:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Gold Up 1.4%, Chinese Exports Soar as Trade War Fears Return, DAX Bounces but Risks Remain

Gold up, Chinese exports soar, trade war fears return, DAX bounces. Oil recovers, dollar mixed. European shares steady after Friday selloff. China's exports record strongest gain since March. Economic calendar quiet, focus on central bank speakers and US-China trade war developments. DAX index shows potential for further upside.

13-10-2025 09:47 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Trade War is back – A bloody session for Wall Street – Market wrap for the North American session - October 10

October 10th North-American Session Recap – Bloody day for Wall Street, stocks get dragged from a restarted trade war after Trump tweets on China. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

10-10-2025 20:48 GMT by Elior Manier

How Currencies are Affected by Commodities: A Guide for Forex Traders

Markets Weekly Outlook – Geopolitical peace and turmoil ; Third week of shutdown

A week ahead preview: Turning to the third week of BLS data delaying PPI, Retail Sales and CPI – Key geopolitic developments and volatile flows shake Markets this week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week (including the infamous NFP report, all eyes are on this).

10-10-2025 19:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver On The Highest Price Since 1980. Is History About to Repeat Itself?

Silver prices have surged past $50 per ounce, hitting their highest level since 1980 amid a deepening supply crunch in London and rising global demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts point to inflation concerns, U.S. fiscal uncertainty, and tightening physical markets as key drivers behind the rally.

10-10-2025 16:56 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

US Stock Market outlook – S&P 500 breaks channel, Equities in the red to close the week

After a stellar run for tech and growth stocks, markets are turning cautious. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs before retreating amid a sharp profit-taking wave and stronger U.S. Dollar. Heavyweights like Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon slid roughly 3%, dragging sentiment lower. Still, the Nasdaq remains resilient, holding near key support as traders assess the depth of this pullback.

10-10-2025 16:05 GMT by Elior Manier

Canadian employment makes a comeback – USD/CAD reverses

Canada’s labor market delivered a major surprise, adding 60K jobs versus just 5K expected — a sharp turnaround from last month’s decline. Most of the new roles were full-time, signaling a more resilient recovery. With USD/CAD rejecting the 1.40 level and trade talks between Ottawa and Washington showing progress, traders are watching if the loonie’s fortunes are turning.

10-10-2025 14:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD): Overstretched uptrend, risk of minor pull-back below $4,012

Gold (XAU/USD) extended its seven-week rally to a new all-time high of US$4,059, gaining 8.5% since late September. Supported by sticky U.S. inflation and growing fiscal concerns driving the “debasement trade,” the yellow metal’s major uptrend remains intact. However, momentum signals now suggest the rally is overstretched, with risks of a short-term pullback below US$4,012 before the next potential bullish leg resumes.

10-10-2025 07:05 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The US Dollar rally leaves no crumbs – Market wrap for the North American session - October 9

October 9th North-American Session Recap – the US Dollar rally leaves other assets in shambles. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

09-10-2025 20:56 GMT by Elior Manier

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How investors and traders can gauge the US labor market amid the BLS shutdown

The US government shutdown, already one of the longest in history, has paralyzed key agencies, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With vital data like Non-Farm Payrolls and Jobless Claims unavailable, market participants must turn to alternative sources to gauge employment trends and economic momentum. Here’s how traders can stay informed.

09-10-2025 20:07 GMT by Elior Manier

US stocks sector divergence raises red flags

US equities have extended their record-setting run, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting new highs. Yet, the rally’s foundations are uneven — the Dow’s modest 3.6% gain versus the S&P’s 9.5% highlights narrowing market breadth. Tariffs, a strong USD, and weaker industrials weigh on sentiment, raising questions about the sustainability of the bull trend.

09-10-2025 15:36 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones Technical Outlook: Dow Tests Key Confluence Level. Is Another 500 + Point Slide Incoming?

The Dow Jones Index faces a potential 500-point decline after testing a critical confluence level. Despite this, historical trends suggest the overall bull market for US stocks, particularly the S&P 500, may have more room to grow, driven by megacap stocks and potential future interest rate cuts.

09-10-2025 14:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

An unusual pattern emerges in NZD/USD after the 50 bps cut

The New Zealand Dollar faced intense pressure after a surprise GDP contraction and a larger-than-expected 50 bps RBNZ cut. Yet, instead of falling further, NZD/USD rebounded — signaling markets may believe the worst is behind. With policy expectations shifting, the pair’s reaction hints at a potential trend change. Let’s explore the key technical levels ahead.

09-10-2025 14:43 GMT by Elior Manier

Europe on the brink of the heating season, yet gas remains cheap

Despite the approaching heating season, European gas prices remain low (around 30–32 euro per MWh) thanks to high storage levels and strong U.S. LNG inflows. Lower Chinese demand and increased Russian pipeline exports to Asia have eased global pressure. However, Norwegian production issues and potential cold weather could push TTF prices up to 40-45 euro per MWh by year-end.

09-10-2025 14:00 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Nasdaq 100: Short to medium-term bullish trends intact amid AI bubble fears

The Nasdaq 100 extended its rally, climbing 1.2% to a fresh record close at 25,137 on 8 October 2025, supported by strong momentum in AI-linked stocks despite growing AI bubble concerns. Reports of US$1 trillion in circular AI deals among OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle have raised valuation risks. Still, the technical setup remains bullish, with the uptrend intact above 24,795, targeting resistance near 25,640 in the short term.

09-10-2025 11:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong

EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now

Trade Setup to Watch: EUR/USD Breaks Ascending Trendline, Further Downside Ahead?

EUR/USD breaks ascending trendline, hinting at further downside despite mixed fundamental and technical signals. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rallied after the FOMC meeting and US government shutdown. Technical analysis shows a break of the 1.16300 confluence level, suggesting a move towards 1.14000 or 1.1058. However, the RSI is in oversold territory, which could lead to a short-term bounce.

09-10-2025 11:07 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Softbank Surges 11%, HSBC Falls 6.6%, US Dollar Continues to Advance. DAX Eyes Further Gains

Softbank surges 11%, HSBC falls 6.6%, and the US Dollar continues to advance. The article covers Asia market wrap-up with Nikkei rallying on AI and robotics excitement, European shares opening lower due to banking sector issues, the US dollar reaching a two-month high against the euro and yen, flat oil prices, and gold prices dropping after hitting a record high.

09-10-2025 09:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/JPY: Current JPY weakness is driven by short-term sentiment as it disconnects from US-Japan yields

The Japanese yen weakened sharply, losing 3.7% against the US dollar to hit 153.00 following the election of fiscal and monetary dove Sanae Takaichi, expected to become Japan’s next prime minister. The move, dubbed the “Takaichi Trade,” has softened expectations of a near-term BoJ rate hike. However, improving consumer confidence, an upward-trending policy rate curve, and a narrowing US-Japan yield spread suggest the yen’s weakness may be short-lived.

09-10-2025 06:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Canada Deal and peace in the Middle East – Market wrap for the North American session - October 8

October 8th North-American Session Recap – Carry trades back on? Peace in the Middle East is getting closer and a US-Canada trade deal could be getting closer. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

08-10-2025 20:38 GMT by Elior Manier

North American mid-week Market update – US-Canada deal approaching

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – North American currencies regain some strength with the US-Canada Deal approaching and better Diplomatic outlooks for the US with Middle East peace also close. Taking a look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USDCAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

08-10-2025 19:45 GMT by Elior Manier