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Economic Data

Oregon, Washington Farmland Values Lag Inflation as Rates Bite

Farmland prices in Oregon and Washington are rising slower than inflation, squeezing real returns for agricultural land owners as financing costs climb.

Capital Press Oct 26, 2026
Central Banks

AI Trade Meets the Fed: Tech Rally Faces Policy Test

As AI-driven tech stocks rally, the Federal Reserve's next move could determine whether the momentum continues or stalls.

Reuters Oct 26, 2026
Central Banks

ECB Rate Decision Preview: What Traders Need to Know Before Thursday

The ECB meets Thursday with markets focused on rate guidance, inflation progress, and the euro's next move. Here's what to watch.

Morningstar Oct 26, 2026
Forex

EUR/USD Rally Stalls as Fed Hawks and French Debt Fears Collide

The euro's rebound hits resistance as hawkish Fed rhetoric and France's fiscal worries weigh on the pair. Key levels and drivers for traders.

StoneX Oct 26, 2026
Gold

Gold Slides to 3-Month Low as Rising Oil Prices Reshape Rate Expectations

Gold opened Friday at three-month lows as climbing oil prices stoke inflation concerns, pressuring the metal by keeping central-bank easing expectations in check.

Yahoo Finance Oct 26, 2026
Gold

Gold Holds Near $4,000 as Consumer Sentiment Stays at 48, Inflation Expectations Rise

Gold trades close to $4,000/oz after the final Consumer Sentiment print held at 48 while inflation expectations edged higher, keeping the metal's inflation-hedge appeal intact.

Kitco Oct 26, 2026
Gold

Gold Holds Key Support as XAU/USD Coils for Potential Breakout

Gold is defending a critical support zone while price compresses toward a breakout. Here's what traders should watch on XAU/USD.

StoneX Oct 26, 2026
Bitcoin Core Scraps Bug Embargo as AI Finds Flaws Faster Than Humans
Crypto

Bitcoin Core Scraps Bug Embargo as AI Finds Flaws Faster Than Humans

Bitcoin Core developers merged a policy change ending the months-long embargo on security flaws that AI chatbots can rediscover, after a summer of AI finding hundreds of bugs.

CoinDesk Oct 26, 2026
Robinhood Prediction Markets Outgrow Sports as Bitcoin, Gold, Oil Contracts Surge
Crypto

Robinhood Prediction Markets Outgrow Sports as Bitcoin, Gold, Oil Contracts Surge

Robinhood's prediction markets are seeing rapid growth in bitcoin, gold and oil contracts as traders move beyond sports betting, the company's futures head said.

CoinDesk Oct 26, 2026
Franklin Templeton Adds $150M in Fund Shares to XRP Ledger via Single Wallet
Crypto

Franklin Templeton Adds $150M in Fund Shares to XRP Ledger via Single Wallet

Franklin Templeton subscribed $150 million in fund shares on the XRP Ledger, nearly quadrupling its tokenized fund assets in a single wallet.

CoinDesk Oct 26, 2026
Initia L1 Halted After Exploit Mints Tokens, Drains $2.6M to Ethereum
Crypto

Initia L1 Halted After Exploit Mints Tokens, Drains $2.6M to Ethereum

Initia suspended its layer-1 network and rollups after researchers flagged unauthorized token minting and over $2.6M moved to Ethereum.

Cointelegraph Oct 26, 2026
IRS Eyes Softer Penalties for Crypto Tax Disclosures Under New Program
Crypto

IRS Eyes Softer Penalties for Crypto Tax Disclosures Under New Program

The IRS is reportedly planning lower penalties and more flexible payment options for taxpayers who voluntarily disclose past violations, including crypto.

Cointelegraph Oct 26, 2026
Wells Fargo Joins Objections to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Platform
Crypto

Wells Fargo Joins Objections to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Platform

Wells Fargo and five others object to OKX-ICE's tokenized stock listings, bringing the total to 22 companies opposing the SEC innovation exemption bid.

Cointelegraph Oct 26, 2026
Tech Selloff Deepens as U.S. Stocks Extend Losses
Indices

Tech Selloff Deepens as U.S. Stocks Extend Losses

U.S. stocks fell as a deepening tech selloff weighed on major indices, with traders eyeing key levels and upcoming economic data.

WSJ Oct 23, 2026
Nasdaq Futures Rebound After Chip Selloff; S&P 500, Dow Set for Mixed Open
Indices

Nasdaq Futures Rebound After Chip Selloff; S&P 500, Dow Set for Mixed Open

Nasdaq futures rise after a chip-sector selloff, while S&P 500 and Dow futures point to a mixed open. SLV, GLD, SOXL, BE in focus.

Yahoo Finance Oct 23, 2026
E-mini S&P 500 Futures Slide 1.5% as Tech Stocks Lead Broad Selloff
Indices

E-mini S&P 500 Futures Slide 1.5% as Tech Stocks Lead Broad Selloff

E-mini S&P 500 futures dropped 1.5% with technology shares driving the decline, signaling risk-off sentiment heading into the session.

CME Group Oct 23, 2026
Arkansas Gas Prices Fall Despite Elevated Crude Oil — What Traders Should Know
Commodities

Arkansas Gas Prices Fall Despite Elevated Crude Oil — What Traders Should Know

Arkansas pump prices are dropping even as crude oil stays high. We break down the drivers, key levels, and what it means for energy traders.

KARK Oct 23, 2026
Rising Crude Oil Prices: How Higher Energy Costs Ripple Through the US and Global Economy
Commodities

Rising Crude Oil Prices: How Higher Energy Costs Ripple Through the US and Global Economy

Higher crude oil prices push fuel and transport costs up, feed inflation, and squeeze household budgets — here's how the transmission works for traders.

Marketplace.org Oct 23, 2026
Japan Core Inflation Hits 2.1% in September, Highest Reading This Year
Economic Data

Japan Core Inflation Hits 2.1% in September, Highest Reading This Year

Japan's core CPI climbed to 2.1% in September, its strongest print of 2025, reviving debate over the Bank of Japan's next policy step.

CNBC Oct 23, 2026
Japan Inflation Uptick Strengthens Case for BOJ Rate Hike
Economic Data

Japan Inflation Uptick Strengthens Case for BOJ Rate Hike

Japan's consumer inflation rose, offering a tailwind for the Bank of Japan to consider raising interest rates. Traders watch for policy normalization signals.

WSJ Oct 23, 2026
Japan Core Inflation Tops BOJ Target, Keeping Near-Term Rate Hike in Play
Economic Data

Japan Core Inflation Tops BOJ Target, Keeping Near-Term Rate Hike in Play

Japan's core inflation exceeded the BOJ's 2% target, reinforcing market expectations for a near-term rate hike and supporting the yen.

Reuters Oct 23, 2026
Libya Central Bank Split Deepens as Eastern Parliament Backs Governor's Resignation
Central Banks

Libya Central Bank Split Deepens as Eastern Parliament Backs Governor's Resignation

Libya's eastern parliament has endorsed the central bank governor's resignation, exposing a rift over control of the country's oil wealth and monetary authority.

Reuters Oct 23, 2026
BofA Sees Two More Fed Hikes in 2026 as US and ECB Paths Split
Central Banks

BofA Sees Two More Fed Hikes in 2026 as US and ECB Paths Split

Bank of America expects two additional Fed rate hikes in 2026 while the ECB diverges, setting up a widening US-Europe policy gap for traders to watch.

Morningstar Oct 23, 2026
ECB to Resume Hikes in December After Pause, Economists Predict
Central Banks

ECB to Resume Hikes in December After Pause, Economists Predict

Economists expect the ECB to lift rates again in December after holding steady, as inflation pressures persist and the euro faces renewed volatility.

Bloomberg.com Oct 23, 2026