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S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq, Tesla &amp; USD Forecasts: A Big Week for Markets October 25, 2021
It's a huge week for markets, and next week brings the Fed's expected tapering announcement.
James Stanley
Crude Oil Jumps Up as US Dollar Weakens and Powell Alters Course. Can Oil Go Higher? October 25, 2021
WTI and Brent crude oil both hit lofty levels today as inflation is acknowledged as being more persistent than previously thought. Will crude continue higher?
Daniel McCarthy
Australian Dollar Holds Ground as Evergrande Makes a Payment. Can AUD/USD Move Up? October 22, 2021
The Australian Dollar found support after Evergrande made a coupon payment to turn market sentiment more positive. Will AUD/USD make a new high?
Daniel McCarthy
Japanese Yen, US Dollar Gain Amid Inflation Woes. Will USD/JPY, AUD/JPY Reverse? October 22, 2021
The Japanese Yen and US Dollar gained as inflation woes dampened risk appetite. Soft Snap Inc. and Intel earnings weakened the Nasdaq 100. Are USD/JPY and AUD/JPY reversing?
Daniel Dubrovsky
Yen Pullback Begins: EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, AUD/JPY, CAD/JPY October 21, 2021
The Yen sell-off has been a freight train with a minimum of pullback so far in Q4: Until today.
James Stanley

Markets Week Ahead: Nasdaq 100, Tech Earnings, Euro, ECB, Canadian Dollar, BoC, Yen, BoJ October 25, 2021
Despite jitters on Friday, the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Dow Jones finished higher last week. Highly-anticipated tech earnings are ahead, including those from Amazon and Apple. All eyes are on the EC...
Daniel Dubrovsky
Euro Q4 Fundamental Forecast: More Euro Weakness Likely Lies Ahead October 25, 2021
The ECB, and by extension the Euro, faces the unenviable combination in Q4 of weakening economic growth and above-target inflation.
Martin Essex, MSTA
Weekly Fundamental Gold Price Forecast: Rising Inflation Expectations Buoy Bullion October 24, 2021
Gold prices’ recent gains have come on the back of rising inflation expectations outpacing bond yields.
Christopher Vecchio, CFA
S&amp;P 500 &amp; FTSE 100 Forecasts for the Week Ahead October 24, 2021
US equities back to record highs, but inflation concerns remain. FTSE eyeing EU-UK spat.
Justin McQueen
US Dollar Outlook: USD, USD/JPY, EUR/USD Key Levels October 24, 2021
USD faces headwinds as the combination of fundamental and technical levels push the dollar to key levels against major currency pairs
Tammy Da Costa

Nasdaq 100 Leads Monday Rebound as Facebook Posts Mixed Q3 Earnings October 25, 2021
Tech stocks outperformed on Monday as Tesla shares gained over 12%, pushing the company's market capitalization over $1 trillion. Facebook missed analyst expectations on the top line.
Brendan Fagan
S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Gain for Fourth Day in a Row as Traders Await Key Earnings October 25, 2021
S&P 500 closes at an all-time high, bolstered by solid corporate results ahead of big tech earnings. Meanwhile, the XOP ETF hits a 52-week high, boosted by strength in commodity prices.
Diego Colman
Oil Price Outlook: US Crude (WTI) Oil, COP26 &amp; the Energy Crisis October 25, 2021
Coal and gas shortages continue to support the bullish trend as the battle between energy prices and climate persists
Tammy Da Costa
FX Week Ahead - Top 5 Events: Australia CPI; BOC, BOJ, ECB Rate Decisions; US GDP October 25, 2021
The end of October brings forth several central bank rate decisions and initial 3Q’21 GDP releases from G10 economies.
Christopher Vecchio, CFA
Why COP26 Matters for Markets October 25, 2021
Against the backdrop of rising energy prices leading to economic fallout for economies in Asia, Europe, and North America, COP26 is set to begin on October 31.
Christopher Vecchio, CFA, James Stanley

Forex Trading: What is Forex? FX Trading Explained October 25, 2021
Forex trading is short for foreign exchange, often called 'FX' and focuses on the exchange of one currency for another.
James Stanley, Richard Snow
Top 10 Candlestick Patterns To Trade the Markets October 25, 2021
Discover the 10 most reliable candlestick patterns for trading the financial markets.
Warren Venketas
USD/CAD Rate Outlook Hinges on BoC Interest Rate Decision October 25, 2021
The Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate decision may influence the near-term outlook for USD/CAD if the central bank alters the course for monetary policy.
David Song
Why COP26 Matters for Markets October 25, 2021
Against the backdrop of rising energy prices leading to economic fallout for economies in Asia, Europe, and North America, COP26 is set to begin on October 31.
Christopher Vecchio, CFA, James Stanley
Markets Week Ahead: Nasdaq 100, Tech Earnings, Euro, ECB, Canadian Dollar, BoC, Yen, BoJ October 25, 2021
Despite jitters on Friday, the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Dow Jones finished higher last week. Highly-anticipated tech earnings are ahead, including those from Amazon and Apple. All eyes are on the EC...
Daniel Dubrovsky