Monthly Archives: October 2026
US Dollar Trades Near 102 Ahead of Key CPI Release
Written on October 14, 2026 at 5:58 am, by josephine
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is holding near the 102 level on 14 October after pulling back from Monday’s 18-month high of 102.37. With September CPI and PPI due this week, traders are positioning for a volatile session across the dollar, gold, EURUSD and USDJPY.
SK Hynix Falls to $157 as AI Chip Selloff Deepens
Written on October 14, 2026 at 5:57 am, by josephine
SK Hynix stocks fall to $157 as AI chip selloff deepens, with competition from China’s CXMT weighing on prices.
Fed’s Barkin Says 2% Inflation Target ‘Achievable’, Cites AI Investment in Policy Outlook
Written on October 14, 2026 at 4:36 am, by josephine
Barkin said 2% inflation is achievable, not “a unicorn,” as Fed weighs AI investment effects.
S&P 500 earnings surge as AI capex drains cash flow and threatens buyback support
Written on October 14, 2026 at 4:35 am, by josephine
S&P 500 earnings surge, but AI-driven megacap capex erodes free cash flow, threatening margins, buybacks, volatility.
New York Fed’s Williams sees disinflation, backs one more rate hike while monitoring AI-driven prices
Written on October 14, 2026 at 4:34 am, by josephine
Fed’s Williams sees disinflation, backs one more 2026 rate hike, watching AI-driven inflation; sees no 2027 hike.
Gold Slides as Rising Treasury Yields Sap Bullion Demand Despite Softer Dollar Ahead of CPI
Written on October 14, 2026 at 3:40 am, by josephine
Gold slid as rising Treasury yields outweighed a softer dollar; traders awaited CPI amid geopolitical and Fed uncertainty.
Dollar eases from 18-month high as markets brace for US CPI and Fed signals
Written on October 14, 2026 at 3:39 am, by josephine
Dollar Index pulls back before US CPI; yields stay high, oil eases, options strategies target volatility.
S&P 500 near records as weak breadth and CPI risk expose reliance on tech leaders
Written on October 14, 2026 at 3:39 am, by josephine
S&P 500 nears records on narrow tech leadership; weak breadth heightens downside risk ahead of CPI catalyst.
EUR/GBP rebounds from multi-month low as German inflation firms and profit-taking lifts pair
Written on October 14, 2026 at 3:38 am, by josephine
EUR/GBP rebounded from multi-month lows as dollar and oil softened, German inflation rose, and oversold indicators.
Sterling gains as BoE hike bets build and mixed US data weighs on dollar
Written on October 14, 2026 at 3:37 am, by josephine
Sterling climbed as markets priced a November BoE hike, amid mixed US data and focus on CPI.
