October

No big data? No problem! Markets started the week higher after Friday's non-farm payrolls (NFP) report, but it wasn't long before concerns about tensions in the Middle East, diminishing chances of a Fed rate cut, and upcoming US CPI and…

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading involves a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates more risk and exposure to loss. Before…

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading involves a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates more risk and exposure to loss. Before…

Upcoming events:Monday: Retail sales in the euro area. (China is on vacation)Tuesday: Japan's average cash earnings, RBA minutes, and US NFIB small business optimism index.Wednesday: Reserve Bank of New Zealand policy decision, FOMC meeting…

At the start of 2024, the broader indices were driven higher mostly by massive growth stocks. But market leadership has changed in recent months, with large-cap earnings and value stocks posting significant gains.For example, Nvidia It has…

Bitcoin (BTC) has had a difficult start to a historically bullish October, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite this, the bulls remain optimistic of a turnaround later in the month. Bitcoin's…

Geopolitical headlines took center stage most days of the week, driving crude oil prices and even impacting overall market sentiment. Investors appeared concerned about infection risks and restrictions on oil production caused by…

Caution ahead of Friday's US non-farm payrolls report may have kept overall volatility in check, but asset-specific catalysts could still bring some movement to major markets. So, what were the headlines that stole the show on Thursday?…

Data flow has been relatively light in recent trading sessions, but that hasn't stopped a handful of asset classes from making big moves. The US dollar and Treasury yields got a little support from another upbeat key jobs indicator,…

Volatility was relatively weak for most asset classes early with the exception of crude oil, where geopolitical headlines were front and center, before risk-off flows picked up. Meanwhile, mixed leading US indicators, namely the ISM…