Meta Q326 earnings preview: Can earnings deliver the catalyst for a breakout?

Meta Q3 earnings preview: Chris Weston examines AI monetisation, capex, Wall Street forecasts, options pricing and the key levels for a potential breakout.

Netflix Q3 Earnings Preview: Can Ad Growth Take the Baton and Fuel the Next Leg Higher?

Netflix (NFLX) will report its Q3 2026 results after the US market closes on October 20. The market expects revenue of $12.876 billion, up approximately 11.9% year on year, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.831. Notably, the Q3 guidance issued by management in July was already below Wall Street expectations at the time. This means the bar for the company’s quarterly results has been lowered.

Wall Street Faces Its Biggest Test: Can Earnings Justify the Market Rally?

US Midterms 2026: What the Election Means for Bitcoin, Crypto and Tokenised Markets

How will the 2026 US midterms impact Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins? Explore election scenarios, crypto regulation, the CLARITY Act and tokenisation.

From the hottest trade of 2026 to a volatility powerhouse

South Korea's KOSPI has been one of the standout trading stories of 2026. Fuelled by extraordinary demand for AI memory chips, global capital poured into Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, driving a rally of more than 120% in the first half of the year.

King Dollar Reigns Supreme: Will US CPI Trigger Another Breakout?

The US dollar is surging ahead of US CPI. Chris Weston examines Fed rate expectations, EURUSD weakness and whether USD strength can continue.

Gold Outlook: Treasury Yields Pull Back From Highs, Fueling a Bounce — September CPI Is a Key Test

Gold has bounced off a two-month low, though the short-term technical picture hasn’t fully turned around. Whether Treasury yields keep falling, whether September CPI eases pressure for a rate hike, and how the U.S.-Iran situation develops could together shape gold’s next move.

Trading the 2026 US Midterm Elections: Where Could the Biggest Market Moves Come From?

The US midterm elections on 3 November offer traders a compelling event-risk opportunity, but the biggest market moves may have little to do with which party ultimately controls Congress.

2026 US Midterm Elections: Who Wins Congress and Why Markets Care

The US midterm elections on 3 November are shaping up as a major political event, with potentially significant implications for global financial markets. With control of Congress at stake, President Donald Trump's ability to advance his economic agenda over the next two years faces a serious challenge.

Firmus IPO: The Bull and Bear Case Ahead of Its ASX Listing

Firmus is preparing for one of the biggest Australian IPOs on record, with its shares priced at A$11 and an implied equity valuation of around A$43.7 billion.

The French Connection: Why EUR Sellers have taken Control

The message coming from the French bond market is becoming increasingly difficult for FX traders to ignore.

Gold Outlook: Soft Payrolls Can't Offset Yield Pressure — Can the FOMC Minutes Free Up the Bulls?

A sharp payrolls miss sent October rate-hike odds tumbling, yet gold slid to a near two-month low.