Market analysis
Fed minutes October 2026: key takeaways for gold and the dollar
The minutes published on October 7 explain the September hike. We compare the document with gold and euro levels, without attributing moves without evidence.
· 5 min
Market analysis
Technical and fundamental analysis of forex, gold, indices and crypto with live data.
Market analysis
New Home Sales: the September 24, 2026 market analysis
New Home Sales analysis for September 24, 2026: reported housing figures, currency and gold levels, historical scenarios and clear separation from live.
· 5 min
Market analysis
September 24 market recap: SNB, Australian jobs and EUR/USD
September 24, 2026 market recap: SNB, Australian jobs and Ifo, with mixed components and historical currency and gold levels kept separate from current.
· 6 min
Market analysis
Brazil election 2026: what happens to the dollar and the real?
Flávio Bolsonaro wins the first round with 47% against Lula's 45.2%, and Brazil heads to an October 25 runoff. What it means for the dollar and the real, scenarios and USD/BRL levels.
· 9 min
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September 2026 NFP: just 29,000 jobs, so why is gold falling?
September 2026 payrolls came in at 29,000 and unemployment rose to 4.2%. Gold jumped to 4,226, then gave back 100 USD. What happened, what it means for the Fed and which levels to watch.
· 7 min
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Eurozone inflation rises to 3.8% in September: will the ECB hike?
Eurozone inflation jumps to 3.8% in September 2026, a three-year high, driven by energy. Core stays at 2.5%. What it means for the ECB and why the euro isn't rising.
· 6 min
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US jobless claims: 197,000 and how to read the revisions
A weekly figure needs a period, data vintage and consistent comparison. Understand the 197,000 level and why revisions matter.
· 5 min
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September 2026 ISM manufacturing: why is the dollar rising?
The US ISM manufacturing PMI slips to 54.5 in September (55.0 expected), but prices paid jump to 77.9. EUR/USD falls to 1.1225 and the dollar hits a high for the year. Here is why, and the levels to watch.
· 8 min
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Colombian and Chilean peso: what moves USD/COP and USD/CLP
The dollar against the Colombian and Chilean pesos responds to oil, copper, central banks and country risk. We explain the key drivers and the technical levels that matter.
· 7 min
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August 2026 PCE: 3.4% headline and 3.0% core inflation
US core PCE inflation eased to 3.0% in August, below the 3.3% expected, but Q2 GDP was revised up to 2.2% and ADP showed 90,000 jobs. Gold spiked and then gave it all back. Here is why.
· 7 min
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Why the dollar is rising against the Mexican, Colombian and Chilean pesos
The dollar hits two-month highs against the Mexican, Colombian and Chilean pesos. We explain what is driving it, which levels to watch and which data could change the direction.
· 7 min
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US consumer confidence drops to 81.9: why is the dollar rising?
US consumer confidence falls to 81.9, its lowest since 2014, and JOLTS job openings slip to 7.08 million. The dollar still rises: here is why, and the EUR/USD and gold levels to watch.
· 7 min
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US durable goods orders: flat in August and what it means
US durable goods orders were flat in August, well above forecasts, and business investment rose 1.6%. What the report says and what it means for the dollar, the Fed and gold.
· 7 min
Market analysis
NFP week: PCE, RBA and ISM from September 28 to October 2
The quarter-end week brings September payrolls, PCE inflation, a likely RBA rate hike and the ISM manufacturing index. Times in New York and London, forecasts and levels for gold, EUR/USD and the dollar.
· 8 min
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Why is gold falling? Oil, the Fed and bonds push it below 4,200
Gold drops 3% and loses $4,200 on September 28. Why expensive oil and the Fed matter more than the war right now, the key XAU/USD levels and what could turn it around.
· 8 min
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EUR/USD today: levels, context and conditions to watch
At November 12, 12:07 UTC, EUR/USD is 1.10917. M15 trends up against bearish H1/D1; M15 support is 1.10911 and resistance 1.10940.
· 7 min
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Gold price today: levels, context and scenarios
At November 12, 12:07 UTC, gold is $3,946.41. H1/M15 trend strongly down; D1 support is $4.22 below and M15 resistance $9.25 above.
· 7 min