Euro at 17-month low amid Spain, France and rate jitters
Euro falls to 17-month low as Spain's political uncertainty adds to French fiscal concerns and higher ECB rates weigh on markets.
05/10/2026 09:2710 min read
Macro Rates
Sentix gauge drops in October as euro zone recovery optimism cools
Sentix investor confidence for the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October from 5.1, missing forecasts, as expectations dropped 5 points.
05/10/2026 09:025 min read
Bitcoin Reverses Course After NFP, Attention Remains on US-Iran Talks
Bitcoin ended Friday lower despite a soft NFP report, then recovered over the weekend. Focus remains on US-Iran talks.
05/10/2026 08:318 min read
ECB's Nagel suggests December rate hike still possible despite October pause signals
ECB's Nagel signals patience on October but leaves door open for a December rate hike.
05/10/2026 08:317 min read
Eurozone PMI hits 41-month high as inflation pressures mount
Eurozone private sector activity hit a 41-month high in September while price pressures intensified further.
05/10/2026 08:2111 min read
Renewed France budget fears hit European stocks at market open
European stocks dipped at the open as France's CAC 40 fell 0.9% on budget worries, while bond yields stayed elevated.
05/10/2026 07:526 min read
Preview of financial markets: October 5th-9th
Preview of key economic data and central bank events for the week of October 5th-9th.
05/10/2026 07:0116 min read
Little impact from FX option expiries seen on 5 October
No significant FX option expiries are near spot levels, leaving trading focused on macro factors and persistently high bond yields after a soft US jobs report.
05/10/2026 06:255 min read
Gold price stalls after US jobs data fails to lift momentum
Gold struggles near $4,140 as bond yields stay high, offsetting a soft US jobs report.
05/10/2026 05:518 min read
Treasury yields stay key market focus despite weak payrolls
Despite a softer US jobs report, bond yields rebounded quickly, remaining the main market pressure point as traders eye inflation data and fiscal policy.
05/10/2026 05:229 min read
Strong Growth Buys Time for US Debt Despite High Yields
US 10-year yields above 5% and interest costs over $1 trillion, but 8.5% growth still outruns the 3.4% average debt rate, delaying a debt spiral.
05/10/2026 05:118 min read
Dollar firms, crude eases as Asia-Pacific trading opens
Dollar strengthened, crude slipped, and Japan's Nikkei hit a three-month high; Fed minutes are due on Wednesday.
05/10/2026 03:5113 min read
Japanese authorities escalate rhetoric on yen, USD/JPY steady near 158
Japanese officials intensified calls for yen strength and policy tightening, but USD/JPY remained near 158, supported by US yields and safe-haven demand.
05/10/2026 03:2213 min read
Fed minutes to test commitment to rate hike after softer data
The Fed's September minutes, out Wednesday, will show the committee's conviction on another 2026 hike after softer data.
05/10/2026 02:4213 min read
Gold oversold and underowned, Deutsche Bank analyst urges buying
Deutsche Bank's Daniel Ghali says gold is oversold and underowned, cites central bank buying, and advises buying at the LBMA conference.
05/10/2026 01:0315 min read