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Bank of Canada Flags Sharply Higher Inflation as Oil Surges, Macklem Says
Economic Data

Bank of Canada Flags Sharply Higher Inflation as Oil Surges, Macklem Says

BoC Governor Macklem signals a sharply higher inflation outlook as oil prices surge, complicating the rate path. Traders weigh energy-driven price risks and CAD sensitivity.

Reuters Oct 20, 2026
Fed Signals Another Rate Hike as Inflation Fight Continues
Central Banks

Fed Signals Another Rate Hike as Inflation Fight Continues

Fed may raise rates again to combat inflation, keeping pressure on markets. Traders eye FOMC signals and key levels.

Scripps News Oct 20, 2026
PBOC Chief Backs Stronger IMF Scrutiny of Fiscal and Spillover Risks
Central Banks

PBOC Chief Backs Stronger IMF Scrutiny of Fiscal and Spillover Risks

China's central bank governor endorses deeper IMF surveillance of fiscal policy and cross-border spillover risks, signaling support for a more watchful global financial safety net.

Reuters Oct 20, 2026
Fed Decision Looms as Inflation Hits 3-Year High: What Traders Need to Know
Central Banks

Fed Decision Looms as Inflation Hits 3-Year High: What Traders Need to Know

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest rate decision with inflation running at a three-year high, forcing markets to weigh the risk of tighter policy against growth concerns.

ABC7 Los Angeles Oct 20, 2026
Jio IPO, Forex Reserves and Q2 Earnings Set to Dominate India's Week Ahead
Forex

Jio IPO, Forex Reserves and Q2 Earnings Set to Dominate India's Week Ahead

A mega Jio IPO, fresh forex reserves data and Q2 earnings will keep Indian markets busy this week. Here's what traders should watch.

TradingView Oct 20, 2026
EUR/USD Halts Five-Week Decline at Key Support: Technical Outlook
Forex

EUR/USD Halts Five-Week Decline at Key Support: Technical Outlook

EUR/USD snaps its five-week losing streak after finding buyers at a critical support level. We examine the technical drivers and key levels to watch.

FOREX.com Oct 20, 2026
Gold Weekly Outlook: XAU/USD Stuck Between Rising Yields and Safe-Haven Demand
Gold

Gold Weekly Outlook: XAU/USD Stuck Between Rising Yields and Safe-Haven Demand

Gold remains range-bound as competing forces of higher bond yields and safe-haven flows keep XAU/USD trapped. Key levels and drivers to watch this week.

FOREX.com Oct 20, 2026
Gold Slips on Hot Inflation, Peter Schiff Calls It a Buying Opportunity
Gold

Gold Slips on Hot Inflation, Peter Schiff Calls It a Buying Opportunity

Gold prices fell after a hotter-than-expected inflation report, but Peter Schiff says the dip is a gift. VNIX analyzes the drivers and key levels for traders.

Yahoo Finance Oct 20, 2026
Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Traders Parse Fed Signals
Gold

Gold Heads for Weekly Loss as Traders Parse Fed Signals

Gold is set for a weekly decline as traders assess Federal Reserve signals, weighing the pace of rate cuts and the dollar's strength.

Reuters Oct 20, 2026
Citrini's Tokenization Thesis: Who Captures the Revenue?
Crypto

Citrini's Tokenization Thesis: Who Captures the Revenue?

Citrini Research says real-world asset tokenization could finally give blockchains a clear financial role. The harder question for investors is who actually profits.

CoinDesk Oct 20, 2026
Tokenization Is a Growth Play, Not a Threat, Say Goldman, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
Crypto

Tokenization Is a Growth Play, Not a Threat, Say Goldman, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

Major banks view tokenization as a revenue opportunity, not a disruption, focusing on new trading, faster payments, and advisory roles.

CoinDesk Oct 20, 2026
Circle Defends USDC Economics as Rivals Offer Bigger Partner Revenue Cuts
Crypto

Circle Defends USDC Economics as Rivals Offer Bigger Partner Revenue Cuts

Circle pushes back on stablecoin rivals courting its partners with larger reserve-income shares, as Coinbase backs a competing network that redistributes yield.

CoinDesk Oct 20, 2026
Solana's Two-Year Uptime Streak Draws Fidelity Scrutiny on Stake and Client Concentration
Crypto

Solana's Two-Year Uptime Streak Draws Fidelity Scrutiny on Stake and Client Concentration

Fidelity notes Solana's resilience with no mainnet outages in two years, but flags stake, hosting, and client concentration as risks to monitor.

Cointelegraph Oct 20, 2026
Tether Takes Strategic Stake in AIsa as Seed Extension Closes
Crypto

Tether Takes Strategic Stake in AIsa as Seed Extension Closes

Stablecoin issuer Tether joins AIsa as a strategic investor, closing the startup's seed extension and lifting total funding past $9 million.

Cointelegraph Oct 20, 2026
Wall Street Slides as AI Enthusiasm Cools and Crude Prices Climb
Indices

Wall Street Slides as AI Enthusiasm Cools and Crude Prices Climb

US equities fall as investors question the durability of the AI-driven rally while elevated oil prices add pressure to the inflation and margin outlook.

Reuters Oct 18, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq Break Key Levels as CoreWeave and Dell Slide; Tesla, SpaceX, Meta in Focus
Indices

S&P 500, Nasdaq Break Key Levels as CoreWeave and Dell Slide; Tesla, SpaceX, Meta in Focus

US indices break important technical levels while CoreWeave and Dell sell off. Tesla, SpaceX and Meta headlines sit on the near-term radar for traders.

Investor's Business Daily Oct 18, 2026
WTI Crude Tops $101 as Supply Fears Tighten Market
Commodities

WTI Crude Tops $101 as Supply Fears Tighten Market

WTI crude futures rally above $101 on supply concerns, putting energy inflation and key technical levels back in focus for traders.

CME Group Oct 18, 2026
Brent Crude Hits $110 as Iran Escalates Hormuz Attacks, Ukraine Targets Russian Refineries
Commodities

Brent Crude Hits $110 as Iran Escalates Hormuz Attacks, Ukraine Targets Russian Refineries

Brent oil touched $110 as Iran intensifies attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine vows to strike Russian refineries, threatening global crude supply.

CNBC Oct 18, 2026
Silver Futures Test Weekly Support as Inflation Data and Tech Headwinds Weigh on Demand
Economic Data

Silver Futures Test Weekly Support as Inflation Data and Tech Headwinds Weigh on Demand

Silver futures are testing key weekly levels as inflation data and tech sector headwinds pressure demand. Traders watch for a breakout or breakdown.

CME Group Oct 18, 2026
IMF Signals BOJ May Need Faster Hikes If Inflation Overruns Forecasts
Economic Data

IMF Signals BOJ May Need Faster Hikes If Inflation Overruns Forecasts

The IMF said the Bank of Japan may need to tighten faster than planned if inflation beats forecasts, a warning that could shift yen and JGB dynamics.

Reuters Oct 18, 2026
PBOC Chief Signals Deeper Opening of China's Financial Markets to Foreign Investors
Central Banks

PBOC Chief Signals Deeper Opening of China's Financial Markets to Foreign Investors

China's central bank governor says the PBOC will further open domestic financial markets to foreign participants, a move that could reshape capital flows and yuan trading.

Reuters Oct 18, 2026
Fed Paper Questions Treasury Bonds' Safe-Haven Role as Inflation Bites
Central Banks

Fed Paper Questions Treasury Bonds' Safe-Haven Role as Inflation Bites

A new Fed analysis examines whether government bonds still offer reliable protection during inflation-driven selloffs, challenging a core portfolio assumption.

Federal Reserve (.gov) Oct 18, 2026
USD Exhaustion Sparks Bearish Engulf on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY
Forex

USD Exhaustion Sparks Bearish Engulf on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY

Dollar exhaustion triggers bearish engulfing patterns across major pairs. EUR/USD and GBP/USD rebound while USD/JPY slips, signaling a potential shift in momentum.

FOREX.com Oct 18, 2026
Gold in Focus: XAU/USD Price Action for 16 October 2026
Gold

Gold in Focus: XAU/USD Price Action for 16 October 2026

Gold traders eye XAU/USD levels on 16 October 2026. VNIX breaks down the setup, key drivers to watch and how to frame risk around the metal.

Gold Price Oct 18, 2026