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02/11/2026

US jobs, tech and midterms take center stage this week. 📊

With non-farm payrolls, technology-sector developments and the US midterm elections in focus, which could have the biggest influence on market sentiment?

Explore the key themes in our latest Week Ahead preview.

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

02/11/2026

A rate hike on Cup Day? 🏦

Sticky inflation and a cooling jobs market are complicating the RBA’s November decision. A potential 25-basis-point hike would take the cash rate to 4.85%, but the outlook for 2027 could be just as important.

Vantage Senior Market Analyst H**e Chen explores the competing pressures and what to watch in the RBA’s updated forecasts.

Read the full November preview here: http://spr.ly/6180BHtNfM

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

02/11/2026

🏇 Happy Melbourne Cup Day!

A celebrated Melbourne tradition, bringing people together for a day of racing, festivities and memorable moments. Melbourne Cup Day brings a little change of pace for many across Victoria, while it’s business as usual in other parts of Australia.

If you’re enjoying the public holiday, make the most of having a little extra time on your hands. And if it’s a regular Tuesday for you, we hope the day goes smoothly. However you’re spending it, enjoy the occasion!

Please note: our Melbourne office will be closed on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 for the Melbourne Cup public holiday. Our Customer Service Team will remain available to assist you at [email protected].

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

02/11/2026

ASX Opens November Lower as 15 Materials Stocks Hit Lows

The ASX 200 has opened November on the back foot, with tech, miners and consumer staples each sliding more than 1% after Friday’s tech rout on Wall Street.

Intel’s guidance miss and Amazon’s heavy cash burn deepened the AI selloff and handed the Nasdaq its worst day since June, while Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan’s call for at least two more US rate hikes added to the pressure.

Miners are bearing the brunt, with 15 materials stocks hitting fresh 52-week lows last week as Chinese lithium prices sit 58% below their May high and iron ore hovers around US$90 a tonne.

The Materials sector is still 16.4% below its August record and has started the week down 1.3%. Investors are instead turning to defensive, with financials posting six new 52-week highs and healthcare three, led by names like ANZ, Ramsay Health Care and Ansell.

Gold has slid to a one-year low and Brent is holding near US$113 a barrel, while all eyes turn to tomorrow’s RBA decision, where markets are pricing a strong chance of a rate hike to 4.85%.

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

30/10/2026

🇦🇺 ASX 200 gains 2.3% in October as financial stocks stage strong recovery

Australian shares ended October on a stronger note, with the S&P/ASX 200 rising 2.28% for the month to 8,908.1 points, supported by a broad recovery across nine of the 11 sectors.

Financials were among the standout performers, climbing 7.20%, while the ASX 200 Banks Index surged 7.88%, significantly outperforming the broader market. Utilities led the sector gains with a 9.87% jump, followed by health care at 7.07% and consumer discretionary at 5.90%.

However, the recovery was uneven. Materials fell 7.20%, while information technology declined 3.84%. The ASX 200 Resources Index also dropped 6.12%, highlighting continued pressure on mining stocks.

October's performance highlights a notable divergence across Australian equities. The strong rebound in financials and defensive sectors helped lift the broader index, even as weakness in resources and technology continued to weigh on sentiment.

Looking ahead, the upcoming RBA policy meeting remains a key wildcard for the ASX recovery, with investors watching whether the central bank's interest rate outlook will support the rebound or put renewed pressure on equities.

Data as of 30 October 2026, market close (AEDT).

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

30/10/2026

The face you make when your trade doesn't go to plan

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

30/10/2026

🪙 Bitcoin Falls Below $77K as Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Suspected Hack

Bitcoin dropped to a six-week low as a suspected security breach at Binance rattled cryptocurrency markets. The exchange temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating the incident, and BNB fell more than 8% to around $694.

Binance reported that $2.54 billion in assets linked to the incident had been frozen, with more tracing underway. However, the total losses remain unconfirmed, and the exchange has not provided a confirmed figure for any funds stolen. Binance has said user funds remain safe, while co-founder Changpeng Zhao expects users to be fully covered.

The incident highlights the risks facing crypto markets when security concerns emerge at major exchanges, with Bitcoin and other digital assets coming under pressure as investors assess the potential impact.

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

30/10/2026

🇺🇸 US GDP Grows 3.4% as PCE Inflation Climbs to 3.6%

The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, but persistent inflation continues to complicate the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook.

GDP expanded at an annualised rate of 3.4%, beating the 3.1% forecast and accelerating from 2.2% in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 3.6% year-on-year in September, up from 3.4% in August and still well above the Fed’s 2% target. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, increased to 3.1% annually from 3.0%.

Consumer spending rose 0.5% in September, below economists’ expectations of 0.6%, while personal income increased by just 0.2%. After adjusting for inflation, consumer spending was unchanged, suggesting that higher prices absorbed the increase in spending.

With the Fed holding interest rates at 3.75%–4.00% earlier this week, resilient economic growth and persistent inflation could strengthen the case for keeping monetary policy restrictive for longer. The latest figures reinforce the challenge facing policymakers as they weigh inflation risks against the health of the US economy.

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

30/10/2026

🇺🇸 Amazon Shares Slide 9% despite AWS Revenue Jumps 39%

Amazon’s cloud business is accelerating, but strong growth wasn’t enough to prevent a sell-off after its latest earnings report.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) generated $45.98 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 39% year-on-year and ahead of analyst expectations. Operating income climbed 55% to $17.77 billion, highlighting the growing contribution of cloud computing to Amazon’s business as demand for AI infrastructure expands.

However, Amazon’s overall results fell short of Wall Street expectations. Earnings per share came in at $1.89 against $1.97 expected, while revenue reached $201.9 billion versus the $202.25 billion forecast. Shares fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading.

The results highlight the contrast between AWS’s accelerating growth and the pressure on Amazon’s overall earnings, as investors continue to assess the costs and returns of the AI investment race.

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

29/10/2026

🗓️ How to Use an Economic Calendar to Understand Market Movements

RSI and moving averages can help you analyse market trends, but economic news is another important part of the picture.

Inflation reports, jobs data and central bank decisions can influence expectations around interest rates and the economy, potentially triggering market movements.

In this episode of Learning to Trade, learn how to use an economic calendar, identify high-impact announcements, compare actual results with forecasts, and track release times in your local time zone.

Trading CFDs involves the risk of losing substantially more than the initial investment, and CFD investors do not own or have any rights to underlying assets. General advice only and does not constitute any investment advice. Please see our TMD, PDS and FSG on our website before trading. Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd AFSL 428901.

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