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Markets Today: Gold Slips Over 2% as Risk Appetite Returns, Takaichi Makes History as First Female PM, Earnings in Focus

Nikkei hits a record high and the yen weakens on the election of pro-stimulus PM Sanae Takaichi. European stocks rise on easing US-China trade tensions and strong earnings. Gold and oil prices slipped. The report also previews US earnings and provides technical/sentiment analysis for the FTSE 100

21-10-2025 08:27 GMT by Zain Vawda

Apple & Netflix Rise as Earnings Season Steals the Limelight – Market wrap for the North American session - October 20

October 20th North-American Session Recap – Apple and Netflix lead US indexes higher at the start of the week, DXY Slide continues. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

20-10-2025 20:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

Netflix (NFLX) Q3 2025 Earnings Preview: Decoding Netflix's Shift to Profitability-Driven Growth (ARM)

Preview of Netflix's Q3 2025 earnings, detailing the strategic shift to profitability-driven growth (ARM) via paid sharing and the ad-tier. The article analyzes revenue and EPS expectations, the importance of UCAN performance, and the risk of stock volatility due to high content spending and the need for a "perfect" forecast to justify the current high valuation.

20-10-2025 15:38 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: China GDP Beat, US-China Deal Optimism Grows, Gold Steady as FTSE 100 Edges Higher

The Opening Bell report details a global market rally fueled by a stronger-than-expected China GDP report and growing optimism for a US-China trade deal. Asia markets surged, with the Nikkei up 3.4%. European stocks gained 1%, led by bank and defense sectors. Oil prices continue to drop on oversupply fears, while gold holds near record highs. Attention turns to the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting.

20-10-2025 09:14 GMT by Zain Vawda

Risk Assets Recover on Hopes of US-China Deal – Market wrap for the North American session - October 17

October 17th North-American Session Recap – Risk assets recover on hopes of China-US deal. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up early next week.

17-10-2025 21:24 GMT by Zain Vawda

A New Trade War Begun? U.S.–China Tensions Back in the Spotlight

Rising U.S.–China tensions are reigniting fears of a new trade war. Recent sanctions, threats of tariffs, and growing decoupling risks signal a turbulent phase for global markets and supply chains.

17-10-2025 17:11 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

US: Lack of Labor Market Data Due to Government Shutdown – Investors Seek Alternative Indicators

The U.S. government shutdown has blocked access to crucial labor data, forcing investors and the Fed to rely on less reliable private indicators. These suggest a gradual slowdown in job growth rather than a sharp decline, implying that the Fed may act cautiously in future monetary decisions.

17-10-2025 13:00 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Markets Today: Bitcoin Hits 3-Month Lows, Gold Eyes Biggest Weekly Gain in 5 Years on US Lender Concerns. FTSE 100 Finds Support

Global markets face turmoil as US lending concerns drive Bitcoin to lows and gold to a five-year high. European stocks decline, oil prices fall on supply worries, and central banks hint at rate changes amid ongoing political and economic uncertainties.

17-10-2025 09:27 GMT by Zain Vawda

Credit Fears Resurface Dragging Wall Street Lower, Gold Breaks $4300/oz – Market wrap for the North American session - October 16

October 16th North-American Session Recap – Once again, whipsawying action takes risk-assets up and down, while gold just keeps bullying everything else. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

16-10-2025 20:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Crypto market shows weak conviction after Friday’s sharp drop

The US-China trade scare triggered a violent crypto selloff, wiping out nearly $1 trillion in market cap within an hour. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins have since recovered some ground, confidence remains fragile as low trading volumes persist. We analyze key charts for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP to gauge what comes next.

16-10-2025 15:58 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock market today: Dow Jones 30 (DJIA) edges higher to $46428, erasing Friday’s losses

Recently suffering a loss of 2.50% only six days ago, the Dow Jones 30 edges 0.22% in today’s session, erasing losses from Friday’s trading. Trading around ~$46,428, the Dow Jones now looks for support to continue the recent rally, albeit currently lagging behind its US equity counterparts. What’s next?

16-10-2025 15:27 GMT by Christian Norman

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Outlook: Silver Price Consolidates Ahead of Next Move. Where to Next?

Silver prices are surging due to physical shortages, rate cut expectations, and strong industrial demand, particularly from sectors like solar panels and electric vehicles. The article provides a technical outlook, noting a period of consolidation, and discusses how large investment funds view silver as a "higher beta" inflation hedge. Client sentiment data suggests a potential near-term fall.

16-10-2025 13:28 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: UK GDP Up 0.1% in August, Gold & Oil Advance, FTSE Breaks Below 100-Day MA. Fed Speakers In Focus

Asian stocks advance, UK economy shows resilience with 0.1% GDP growth, and European markets see slight uptick. Nestle rallies on strong sales, while Pernod Ricard and Whitbread dip. US dollar weakens amid trade war concerns. Oil prices rise as Trump hints at tighter supply; gold hits record high. US-China trade relations and Fed speeches are key focus points.

16-10-2025 08:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

More whipsawing action in Markets – Market wrap for the North American session - October 15

October 15th North-American Session Recap – Once again, whipsawying action takes risk-assets up and down, while gold just keeps bullying everything else. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

15-10-2025 20:57 GMT by Elior Manier

North American mid-week Market update – US-China trade tensions are back

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – With the latest trade tensions between the US and China, Markets are getting scared. This isn't helping North American currencies much. Taking a look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USDCAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

15-10-2025 20:09 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) rallies to all-time highs of $4218 on trade tremors and rate cut expectations - Potential targets and price forecast

Renewing all-time highs earlier today, around ~$4,218, gold (XAU/USD) has extended gains further so far in this week’s trading. With 2025 representing the best yearly performance in the yellow metals’ history by some margin, traders are left with one burning question: When will the current rally end?

15-10-2025 17:01 GMT by Christian Norman

Silver (XAG/USD) squeeze shakes market participants

Silver’s surge has been nothing short of historic — up over 80% this year and smashing its 2011 record above $49.81. Fueled by strong industrial demand, supply constraints, and speculative fervor, the metal now trades above $50 with traders eyeing what comes next. Is the Silver squeeze just beginning, or nearing exhaustion?

15-10-2025 15:56 GMT by Elior Manier

EUR/JPY Forecast: Support at 175.00 Holds the Key to Immediate Bullish Continuation

This EUR/JPY forecast analyzes the impact of political instability in Japan and Europe, including BOJ policy and the French budget deficit, alongside key technical support and resistance levels. Discover how geopolitical safety bids and domestic issues are shaping the currency pair's immediate and medium-term outlook.

15-10-2025 15:01 GMT by Zain Vawda

What if there was no trend in the US Dollar ? DXY Outlook

Markets love trends, but the Dollar Index (DXY) might be stuck in a long sideways phase. After months of weakness tied to tariffs and fiscal worries, a bottom appears in place since July, yet momentum remains capped. With no clear trend emerging, traders are watching key range levels to guide the next phase for USD.

15-10-2025 14:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: China CPI Struggles, Gold Breached $4200/oz & FTSE 100 Retreats. US Earnings & Central Bank Speakers Ahead

European stocks surge on luxury demand, Nikkei recovers from losses. Chinese CPI falls short of expectations, while gold prices reach a new all-time high. The article also covers US earnings, central bank speakers, and the Federal Reserve's "Beige Book" report, along with technical analysis of the FTSE 100

15-10-2025 08:03 GMT by Zain Vawda