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03/11/2026

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, signalling a possible rebound after October’s technology selloff, as investors shifted focus to corporate earnings, geopolitical developments and the midterm elections. Apple’s first earnings call under CEO John Ternus will test whether new devices and its AI strategy can sustain growth despite rising memory-chip costs. Results from AMD, Palantir and Berkshire Hathaway are also in focus.

Meanwhile, Binance faced $3.64 billion in customer withdrawals following a reported $6.3 billion security breach, raising fresh concerns about cryptocurrency exchange safety. Bitcoin and Ether recovered modestly after recent lows.

Oil prices dropped more than 3% on hopes that diplomacy could ease the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, although supply risks persist. Finally, Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections could reshape congressional control and constrain President Trump’s legislative agenda, with potential consequences for fiscal policy, trade and regulation. Together, these developments are keeping investors alert to shifting risks across global markets.

02/11/2026

Market Outlook 2-6 Nov 2026

30/10/2026

Anthropic has filed for its highly anticipated Nasdaq IPO under the ticker ANT, potentially valuing the AI company at US$2 trillion, with a listing expected in mid-November 2026. The company reported explosive growth, with first-half revenue surging 1,300% to US$16.2 billion, driven by strong enterprise adoption and increasing demand for Claude AI models.

Despite impressive revenue growth, significant financial risks remain. Approximately 80% of revenue is usage-based, while Anthropic faces roughly US$550 billion in future computing infrastructure commitments. Although the company achieved its first positive quarterly operating income of US$974 million, substantial financing-related losses and potential shareholder dilution remain concerns.

Major technology partners, including Google, Amazon, AMD and Broadcom, provide financing and infrastructure but also create competitive dependencies. Investors must weigh Anthropic’s extraordinary AI growth potential against its massive infrastructure obligations, uncertain profitability, elevated valuation and substantial market risks as the landmark IPO approaches.

28/10/2026

AUD/USD attracted buyers for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since 23 September near 0.7055–0.7060 in Asian trading after Australia's stronger-than-expected inflation figures. The pair appeared to have broken above a key resistance level at the 100-day SMA of 0.7033, although bulls may be reluctant to add aggressive positions ahead of the conclusion of the two-day FOMC meeting. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.8% rise in headline CPI in September, compared with 0.4% in the previous month and a consensus forecast of 0.7%. Annual trimmed-mean inflation also remained above the RBA's 2–3% target, reinforcing expectations of a November rate hike and providing some support for the Australian dollar. Meanwhile, the US dollar rose to a two-week high as markets increasingly priced in another Fed rate increase before year-end on concerns that elevated oil prices could fuel inflation. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty also supported the safe-haven dollar for a fourth straight day, limiting AUD/USD's upside.

26/10/2026

Global markets face a pivotal week, driven by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, major U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, and geopolitical tensions. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, although persistent inflation could prompt further tightening in December. Investors will closely monitor durable goods orders, consumer confidence, inflation figures, third-quarter GDP, and employment costs for clues about future monetary policy.

Meanwhile, approximately one-third of S&P 500 companies will report earnings, including Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon. Their substantial AI investments remain under scrutiny amid rising debt and borrowing costs.

Political developments also demand attention, following election surprises in Brazil and Serbia, while Israel prepares for a crucial legislative vote. Meanwhile, the prolonged Iran conflict continues to threaten energy supplies and fuel inflation. Potential U.S. military action, renewed diplomatic efforts, and tensions involving Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia could trigger further oil price volatility.

22/10/2026

Crude oil climbed towards US$99 per barrel on Thursday, recovering losses from earlier in the week after a drone struck Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield, reportedly killing two people. The incident underscored escalating Middle East tensions and heightened fears of further disruption to energy supplies. The US also ordered some embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Ukraine launched extensive drone attacks on Russia this week, including strikes on critical oil infrastructure, in what the report describes as an attempt to prevent Moscow from increasing diesel exports under an agreement between Presidents Trump and Putin. However, rising Middle East crude shipments could limit further price gains, with export flows approaching pre-war levels. Saudi Arabia’s crude exports rose 7.9% in August to their highest level since March. The report also says Russia was expected to ship its first diesel cargo to the US on Thursday.

20/10/2026

Markets enter the week under pressure as concerns mount over AI companies’ debt-funded infrastructure spending and expectations that U.S. interest rates will remain elevated after stronger-than-expected September inflation. Technology shares have suffered sharp losses: the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 11.41% last week, while the Nasdaq dropped 4.48%. CoreWeave lost roughly a quarter of its value, Oracle declined 9.31%, and corporate credit risks increased.

Upcoming earnings will test confidence in the technology sector. Meta reports Wednesday, with investors scrutinizing returns on its AI investment and demand for its Muse models. SpaceX reports Tuesday following progress with Starship, Starlink and an $8 billion spectrum acquisition. Tesla reports Wednesday after unveiling a rocket-assisted Roadster prototype targeting 2028 production. Netflix reports Tuesday amid plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs, slowing engagement and strategic uncertainty following its failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets.

19/10/2026

Weekly Market Calendar | 19 - 23 Oct 2026

15/10/2026

Gold fell below US$4,100 an ounce on Wednesday, touching its lowest level since early August, after stronger-than-expected US inflation prompted investors to reassess the Fed’s rate outlook. Driven by higher energy prices, annual US inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, above the 3.6% forecast. Monthly CPI rose 0.6%, the largest increase in five months; core CPI also exceeded expectations, rising 2.6% year on year and 0.3% month on month. According to London Stock Exchange Group data, markets assigned roughly a 50% chance to the Fed holding rates steady in October, down from more than 78% before the release. The implied probability of a December rate hike, meanwhile, rose from 88% to nearly 99%. Although recent Fed communications had offered little indication of another consecutive increase in October, the upside surprise in core CPI brought that possibility back into focus, weighing on non-yielding gold.

12/10/2026

Wall Street closed mixed Monday as investors awaited major bank earnings and crucial U.S. inflation reports. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, Nasdaq fell 0.4%, and Dow gained 0.4%. Technology stocks weakened, led by Micron’s 3.9% decline amid competitive pressures and potential Taiwanese labor unrest. Meta rose 3.4% on enthusiasm for new AI models, while Salesforce gained 2.1% following a Bank of America upgrade. Oil prices increased amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions. This week’s JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and other bank results, alongside CPI and PPI releases, will offer clues about consumer resilience, credit conditions and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook.

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