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Gold price today holds near $4,000 on October 26 as traders weigh elevated oil prices, inflation risks and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision.
Microsoft reports earnings on October 28. Explore MSFT revenue and EPS estimates, Azure growth expectations, Copilot adoption and AI spending risks.
The US Dollar Index edges lower as traders await Fed, ECB and BoJ decisions, with Big Tech earnings, Treasury yields and inflation in focus.
Brent retreats near $115 and WTI eases after Friday’s rally as Saudi infrastructure attacks and US–Iran uncertainty keep oil supply risks in focus.
Gold price today trades near $4,015 after Thursday’s sell-off, with the $4,000 level, Treasury yields and October Fed meeting in focus.
The Nasdaq fell 2.6% in its worst session since June as AI spending concerns weighed on tech stocks. The S&P 500 declined while the Dow held steady.
Moderna shares fell 17.6% after leaked melanoma vaccine data showed a 42% reduction in recurrence or death risk. ESMO and Q3 earnings are next.
Super Micro stock rose 9.6% as stronger preliminary revenue and margins lifted AI hardware sentiment, with Dell, HPE, Nvidia and AMD also gaining.
EUR/USD edges higher near 1.1240 as French bond stress and weaker German sentiment limit gains ahead of the October Fed and ECB decisions.
USD/JPY steadies near 158.13 as Japan’s trade deficit widens and traders weigh Fed policy uncertainty against a possible December BoJ rate increase.
Netflix stock fell nearly 6% after hours as weak Q4 guidance and a lower advertising revenue outlook overshadowed its third-quarter earnings beat.
Japan and South Korea stocks rebound as Samsung, SK Hynix and Kioxia advance, while Supermicro’s update supports sentiment toward AI demand.
Gold price today trades near $4,118 as oil volatility and inflation risks keep Fed policy in focus ahead of the October 27–28 meeting.
Gold price today: Spot gold trades near $4,136 as elevated bond yields weigh on bullion and investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.
Sandisk stock rebounded 5.53% as memory shares recovered. Analyst support and the October 29 earnings report put NAND demand and margins in focus.
Bitcoin holds near $82,000 below $84,000 resistance as traders assess ETF outflows, $80,500 support and the October Fed decision.
USD/JPY consolidates near 158 as intervention concerns cap gains and Fed hike bets ease. BOJ expectations and US PMI data are the next catalysts.
Nasdaq drops 4.48% as CoreWeave debt stress fuels AI spending concerns. US futures rebound while investors assess financing costs and earnings risks.
Nvidia reportedly wants Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron to use TSMC’s 3nm process for NVHBM base dies. Explore the AI memory implications.
Gold price today: Spot gold rises near $4,180 as October Fed hike bets ease. Inflation, the dollar and Treasury yields remain key market drivers.
