Rates Spark: All Major Dutch Funds Now On Track For 2026
A stretch higher in the 10Y euro swap rate may need more clarity on the US government shutdown and US jobs data.
Gold Forecast: Aiming For $4,000 Amid Rate Cut Bets, Geopolitics
Fed rate cuts and dollar weakness are driving gold higher, with markets pricing two more cuts this year.
Shale Drillers Face Rising Costs, Slower Growth, Dallas Fed Finds
The Dallas Federal Reserve’s latest Energy Survey, which tracks activity across Texas, northern Louisiana, and southern New Mexico, shows a clear cooling in the U.S. oil sector.
Promised Recession…So Where Is It?
Despite years of warnings, the U.S. has avoided a “promised recession,” with growth and markets staying strong.
Bitcoin Jumps To $120,000
Bitcoin surged to the $120,000 mark in early October, hitting a seven-week high, as political uncertainty and expectations of further US interest rate cuts supported demand.
Daily Market Outlook - Friday, Oct. 3
The global stock market rally has continued for a sixth consecutive day, fuelled by enthusiasm around AI technology, with futures suggesting further increases are on the horizon.
Pound Sterling Trades Calmly While UK Labor Market Risks Escalate
The Pound Sterling trades sideways around 1.3440 against the US Dollar on the halt of key US economic data releases.
Gold Poised For $4,000 As Rally Extends Into 2026?
Gold prices are consolidating just under the $3,860 per ounce mark after setting a fresh record earlier this week, extending what could become a seven-week winning streak.
Apple Stock Forecast: Apple Finds Buyers After Initial Drop on Thursday
Apple retraced after gapping higher, testing $260 as key resistance. Support holds near $250–255, with potential bullish breakout aiming at $275.
Gold Refreshes Daily Top As Fed Rate Cut Bets, Geopolitical Risks Offset Risk-on Mood
Gold attracts some dip-buyers on Friday, though the uptick lacks follow-through.
Global Markets Cautious As US Shutdown Clouds Data
The US government shutdown delayed key data like nonfarm payrolls and jobless claims, forcing reliance on private-sector data.
Sensex Today Trades Lower; M&M, Maruti Suzuki Top Losers
Indian share markets are trading lower today, with the Sensex trading 111 points lower, and the Nifty is trading 48 points lower.
Intraday Analysis - Friday, Oct. 3
The Nasdaq 100 soared as tech stocks and healthcare stocks jumped higher.
Billions Are Pouring Into Switzerland…Here’s The Terrifying Reason Why
Money from around the world continues to pour into Swiss bond markets, driving yields there down below zero and keeping them that way.
Dividend Stock Analysis: Johnson & Johnson
JNJ enjoys a position of low debt and strong cash flows. Currently, its free cash flow payout of 77% (up from 61%) is above my maximum, and it enjoys a low total debt to capital of 39% (up from 37%)
FX Daily: Ain’t Nothing Going On But AI
Financial market volatility is falling across the board. Instead, investors remain transfixed by the AI-driven rally in megacap tech shares, which shows no signs of slowing
COST And KMX: Two Consumer Stocks On Divergent Paths
Costco Wholesale Corp. just reported earnings per share and revenue above estimates. But CarMax Inc. shares just plunged the most in the S&P 500 Index...
EUR/CAD Holds Positive Ground Above 1.6350 On Lower Oil Prices, Downbeat Canadian Data
The EUR/CAD cross extends the rally to around 1.6370 during the early European trading hours on Friday.
Japanese Yen Remains Heavily Offered Amid Political Uncertainty, Positive Risk Tone
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends the previous day's retracement slide from a two-week top touched against a broadly recovering US Dollar (USD) and attracts some follow-through selling during the Asian session on Friday.
Australian Dollar Moves Little As US Dollar Remains Steady Ahead Of PMI Data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after registering losses in the previous session.