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Gold Breakout Watch: XAU/USD Needs Follow-Through Confirmation
Forex

Gold Breakout Watch: XAU/USD Needs Follow-Through Confirmation

Gold's latest push above range resistance still needs confirmation. XAU/USD traders are watching whether buyers can hold the breakout or if a fakeout is forming.

FOREX.com Sep 18, 2026
BOJ to Monitor Forex Moves and AI-Driven Demand in Policy Review
Forex

BOJ to Monitor Forex Moves and AI-Driven Demand in Policy Review

The Bank of Japan will watch currency fluctuations and AI-related demand as it shapes future monetary policy, according to a breaking news report.

english.kyodonews.net Sep 18, 2026
Gold Edges Higher as Oil Slips and Dollar Cools
Gold

Gold Edges Higher as Oil Slips and Dollar Cools

Gold prices ticked up on Monday, supported by softer oil prices and a subdued US dollar, as traders weigh mixed signals from commodities and currencies.

CNBC Sep 18, 2026
Gold Rebounds Above $4,340 as Falling Oil Eases Rate Pressure
Gold

Gold Rebounds Above $4,340 as Falling Oil Eases Rate Pressure

Gold reclaimed $4,340 as lower oil prices reduced inflation concerns, easing pressure from rate expectations. The metal remains sensitive to Fed policy signals.

KITCO Sep 18, 2026
Gold Holds Steady After Fed Rate Hike: What Traders Need to Know
Gold

Gold Holds Steady After Fed Rate Hike: What Traders Need to Know

Gold prices were relatively stable on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates. We analyze the drivers and key levels.

Yahoo Finance Sep 18, 2026
Ethereum's Glamsterdam Upgrade Sets Dates, But Warns Fake Builders Could Halt the Chain
Crypto

Ethereum's Glamsterdam Upgrade Sets Dates, But Warns Fake Builders Could Halt the Chain

Ethereum confirms Glamsterdam testing timeline while warning that free testnet ETH lets fake builders outbid rivals and withhold payloads, threatening network liveness.

CoinDesk Sep 18, 2026
Corporate Bitcoin Buying Slows to 5,900 BTC in 3 Months as Demand Cools
Crypto

Corporate Bitcoin Buying Slows to 5,900 BTC in 3 Months as Demand Cools

Corporate treasuries added just 5,900 bitcoin in three months, a sharp slowdown that signals weakening institutional demand for the largest cryptocurrency.

CoinDesk Sep 18, 2026
Solana Cuts Slot Time to 250ms, Boosts Block Speed 17% Without More TPS
Crypto

Solana Cuts Slot Time to 250ms, Boosts Block Speed 17% Without More TPS

Solana reduces target slot time to 250 milliseconds, speeding up blocks by 17% but leaving transaction capacity unchanged. Here's what it means for traders.

CoinDesk Sep 18, 2026
Cardano's IOG Flags Hijacked YouTube Channel Over Fake Hoskinson Giveaway
Crypto

Cardano's IOG Flags Hijacked YouTube Channel Over Fake Hoskinson Giveaway

Input Output Group urges users to avoid its YouTube channel after a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promised to double wealth.

Cointelegraph Sep 18, 2026
Zcash Sets November Target for NU7 Upgrade: 25-Second Blocks
Crypto

Zcash Sets November Target for NU7 Upgrade: 25-Second Blocks

Zcash aims to activate NU7 on mainnet in November, cutting block times to 25 seconds while preserving its halving schedule. Testnet activation is planned for Oct. 6.

Cointelegraph Sep 18, 2026
Stock Futures Rise After Fed Rate Hike; SPCX, CADL, SNAP, FLNC in Focus
Indices

Stock Futures Rise After Fed Rate Hike; SPCX, CADL, SNAP, FLNC in Focus

US equity futures edged higher after the Fed delivered another rate hike. Traders eye SPCX, CADL, SNAP and FLNC as key movers.

Stocktwits Sep 18, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Edge Up as Traders Absorb First Rate Hike Since 2023
Indices

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Edge Up as Traders Absorb First Rate Hike Since 2023

US stock futures tick higher after the Fed's first rate hike since 2023. Intel, Alphabet, Apple, SK Hynix and United Airlines draw focus.

Yahoo Finance Sep 18, 2026
US Futures Climb as Trump Escalates Fed Pressure; AMD and Bloom Energy Among 5 Stocks in Focus
Indices

US Futures Climb as Trump Escalates Fed Pressure; AMD and Bloom Energy Among 5 Stocks in Focus

US stock futures traded higher as political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensified. Traders eye AMD, Bloom Energy and other key names amid a busy earnings and macro calendar.

Investor's Business Daily Sep 18, 2026
Oil Slides as Saudi Arabia Offers Ship-to-Ship Crude Transfers After Pipeline Strike
Commodities

Oil Slides as Saudi Arabia Offers Ship-to-Ship Crude Transfers After Pipeline Strike

Oil prices extended losses after Saudi Arabia reportedly offered ship-to-ship crude transfers following a pipeline hit, easing supply concerns.

CNBC Sep 18, 2026
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall Moderately, Defying Build Expectations
Commodities

U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall Moderately, Defying Build Expectations

U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a moderate draw last week, signaling tighter near-term supply. We break down the drivers and what it means for traders.

WSJ Sep 18, 2026
WTI Crude Slips as Diesel Hits Record High: Crack Spread in Focus
Commodities

WTI Crude Slips as Diesel Hits Record High: Crack Spread in Focus

WTI crude oil futures eased while diesel prices surged to a record high, widening the diesel crack spread and signaling tight refined product markets.

CME Group Sep 18, 2026
Warsh Leads Fed Rate Hike to Combat Inflation: Live Updates
Economic Data

Warsh Leads Fed Rate Hike to Combat Inflation: Live Updates

Fed officials under Kevin Warsh raise interest rates to fight inflation. Live updates on the decision, market impact, and what it means for traders.

The New York Times Sep 18, 2026
Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023, Defying Trump as Inflation Mounts
Economic Data

Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023, Defying Trump as Inflation Mounts

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, ignoring pressure from former President Trump as inflation pressures build. Markets brace for volatility.

NBC News Sep 18, 2026
Stocks Slip as Fed's Warsh Calls Inflation 'Too High'
Economic Data

Stocks Slip as Fed's Warsh Calls Inflation 'Too High'

U.S. markets sold off after Fed Governor Kevin Warsh said inflation remains 'too high,' signaling the central bank may keep policy tight for longer.

WSJ Sep 18, 2026
Trump Backs Warsh as Fed Rate Hike Draws Political Fire
Central Banks

Trump Backs Warsh as Fed Rate Hike Draws Political Fire

Trump endorses Kevin Warsh after the Fed raises interest rates, raising questions about central bank independence and market volatility.

WSJ Sep 18, 2026
Rate Hike Signals Fed Independence, Economist Calls It 'Reassuring'
Central Banks

Rate Hike Signals Fed Independence, Economist Calls It 'Reassuring'

An economist says the Fed's recent rate hike is a reassuring sign of central bank independence, a key factor for traders assessing monetary policy risk.

PBS Sep 18, 2026
Fed Hikes Rates for First Time in 3 Years, Defying Trump's Call for Cuts
Central Banks

Fed Hikes Rates for First Time in 3 Years, Defying Trump's Call for Cuts

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, its first increase since 2018, ignoring President Trump's demands for lower rates.

AP News Sep 18, 2026
Global Forex and Fixed Income: Market Talk Recap
Forex

Global Forex and Fixed Income: Market Talk Recap

A roundup of global forex and fixed income market talk, highlighting key drivers and levels to watch.

Moomoo Sep 18, 2026
EUR/USD Coils Below Resistance: Breakout Setup Builds
Forex

EUR/USD Coils Below Resistance: Breakout Setup Builds

EUR/USD is compressing below key resistance, setting up a potential breakout. We analyze the technical levels and drivers behind the setup.

stonex.com Sep 18, 2026