• U.S.-backed forces, Syrian army advance separately on Islamic State in Deir al-Zor

    By John Davison and Rodi SaidBEIRUT/AL SHADADI, Syria (Reuters) - U.S.-backed militias and the Syrian army advanced in separate offensives against Islamic State in eastern Syria on Saturday, piling pressure on shrinking territory the group still holds in oil-rich areas near the Iraqi border.Syrian government forces fought their way to an air base on the outskirts of Deir al-Zor city that had been besieged for years by the jihadists, said a commander in the military alliance fighting in support o
  • Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 30.09.2026

    Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 30.09.2026
    Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
  • Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 30.09.2026

    Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 30.09.2026
    Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.Gold is experiencing a modest technical rebound.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is attempting to break through the lower Target Zone of 88.79–87.46. XAUUSD: Gold is approaching the resistance A at 4,223–4,213. EURUSD: The euro broke through th
  • US Dollar Pulls Back as Markets Scale Back Fed Rate Hike Bets. Forecast as of 30.09.2026

    US Dollar Pulls Back as Markets Scale Back Fed Rate Hike Bets. Forecast as of 30.09.2026
    As soon as New York Fed President John Williams said the Fed didn't need to raise rates immediately, the odds of an October rate hike dropped sharply, and EUR/USD bears retreated. Let's discuss this and build a trading plan.Major Takeaways The rally in Treasury yields is causing panic. The Fed's doves are in no hurry to raise rates. Lagarde's dovish rhetoric has put pressure on the euro. Some short positions in the EURUSD pair can be closed.Weekly Fundamental Forecast for DollarOver the past six
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  • Weekly Economic Calendar for 05.10.2026–11.10.2026

    Weekly Economic Calendar for 05.10.2026–11.10.2026
    The week ahead (October 5–11, 2026) is expected to be relatively light on major economic events. Nevertheless, market participants will closely monitor key macroeconomic data from the US, the Eurozone, China, and Canada. The main event will be the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting on Wednesday. Meanwhile, developments in the Middle East and movements in oil prices are likely to remain important drivers of market sentiment.Note: During the coming week, new
  • Cantor Fitzgerald Sees Big Upside in Securitize (SECZ): Is It Time to Buy?

    Cantor Fitzgerald Sees Big Upside in Securitize (SECZ): Is It Time to Buy?
    Securitize Corp. received coverage initiation from Cantor Fitzgerald on September 21, with the investment firm assigning an Overweight rating and establishing a $21.20 price target for the stock. The analysis centered on the company’s positioning within the emerging market for tokenization of traditional financial assets, which remains in early adoption stages. Cantor Fitzgerald noted that traditional financial assets globally are valued at approximately $319 trillion, with only about $39
  • Yen Steadies as Tokyo Steps Up Intervention Warnings. Forecast as of 29.09.2026

    Yen Steadies as Tokyo Steps Up Intervention Warnings. Forecast as of 29.09.2026
    No matter how strongly Washington and Tokyo may seek to temper USD/JPY bulls, rhetoric alone is unlikely to be enough. Recent comments have encouraged speculators to increase their yen exposure, but without a fundamental shift, the trend could eventually reverse. Let’s examine the situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Verbal interventions have temporarily halted the USD/JPY advance. Hedge funds have become net buyers of the yen. The Fed is tightening monetary policy fas
  • Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 29.09.2026

    Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 29.09.2026
    Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
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  • Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 29.09.2026

    Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 29.09.2026
    Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.The oil price has once again tested the resistance B of 95.44–94.79.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is trading below the resistance B of 95.44–94.79. XAUUSD: Gold has reached the Target Zone 2 of 4,158–4,135. EURUSD: The euro h
  • US Dollar Strengthens as Dollar Smile Returns. Forecast as of 29.09.2026

    US Dollar Strengthens as Dollar Smile Returns. Forecast as of 29.09.2026
    Even if the Fed tightens monetary policy so aggressively that the US economy enters a recession, the US dollar may still find support. According to the Dollar Smile Theory, the greenback can strengthen anyway. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD.Major Takeaways A yield curve inversion is approaching. The market expects the Fed to raise rates to 4.75%. Oil prices are holding steady despite rising supply. Short trades can be opened with targets of 1.13 and 1.12.W
  • Solana (SOLUSD) Price Forecast & Predictions for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030

    Solana (SOLUSD) Price Forecast & Predictions for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030
    Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform whose architecture combines Proof of History for transaction ordering with Tower BFT consensus built on Proof of Stake. Together, these innovations enable transaction throughput comparable to Visa at minimal cost. Although the network has weathered several major outages, reliability concerns remain, and competition from Ethereum, Sui, and Aptos continues to intensify.The long-term SOL price outlook depends above all on the network's ability to sca
  • World Stock Market Holidays: October 2026

    World Stock Market Holidays: October 2026
    Dear clients,Please get acquainted with upcoming changes in LiteFinance’s trading schedule this month.National Day of the People's Republic of China, 01.10.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption HK50 22:00 30/09/2026 04:15 02/10/2026 HKEX CFD's 11:00 30/09/2026 04:30 02/10/2026National Foundation Day, South Korea, 03.10.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption USDKRW 23:00 02/10/2026 03:00 06/10/2026Hangul Day, South Korea, 09.10.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption USDKRW 23:0
  • MGM Resorts shares sink 11% after Barry Diller’s People Inc. rescinds takeover offer

    MGM Resorts shares sink 11% after Barry Diller’s People Inc. rescinds takeover offer
    People Inc., the investment company chaired by Barry Diller, rescinded its offer to acquire MGM Resorts International, resulting in a significant stock price decline for the casino operator. The withdrawal came nearly four months after People Inc. proposed purchasing MGM Resorts at $48.30 per share. People Inc. currently holds approximately 26.1% ownership in MGM Resorts.
    Diller attributed the decision to withdraw from the transaction to complexities surrounding the proposed acquisition. In a s
  • Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth

    Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth
    Darden Restaurants reported fiscal first-quarter results that fell short of Wall Street projections, prompting an initial decline in share value. The stock dropped as much as 5% in premarket trading before recovering to approximately 2% losses in morning trading as company executives provided reassurance during the earnings conference call.
    For the quarter ended August 30, Darden posted net income of $233.4 million, or $2.04 per share, compared with $257.8 million, or $2.19 per share in the pri
  • Will the RBA Throw the Aussie a Lifeline? Forecast as of 28.09.2026

    Will the RBA Throw the Aussie a Lifeline? Forecast as of 28.09.2026
    Problems in the Chinese economy and capital flowing back from Australia to the US as AI demand rebounds are pressuring AUD/USD. Moreover, expectations for RBA rate hikes appear overstated. Let’s discuss this topic and outline a trading plan for AUD/USD.Major Takeaways Australia is ready to raise rates. The S&P 500's stabilization isn't helping AUD/USD. Bad news from China is weighing on the Aussie. Short trades on AUD/USD with targets at 0.69 and 0.68 remain relevant.Weekly Fundamental
  • Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 28.09.2026

    Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 28.09.2026
    Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
  • Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 28.09.2026

    Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 28.09.2026
    Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.Gold continues to fall within a short-term downtrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil has moved from the resistance B of 95.44–94.79 to the first bearish target. XAUUSD: Gold is approaching the Target Zone 2 of 4,158–4,135. EURUSD: The euro is
  • Dollar Rally Gains Momentum Amid Hawkish Fed and Surging Oil Prices. Forecast as of 28.09.2026

    Dollar Rally Gains Momentum Amid Hawkish Fed and Surging Oil Prices. Forecast as of 28.09.2026
    The Fed's hawkish shift in September prompted investors to look past negative factors such as the massive US budget deficit, political risks, and Treasury interventions in the currency and debt markets. Let’s examine the current landscape and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD.Major Takeaways The US and Iran cannot find common ground. The rally in Brent crude is helping the US dollar. The Fed's hawkish shift has boosted the greenback. Short positions can be considered if the EUR/USD pa
  • NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) Wins EU Approvals. Can Cholesterol Pills Drive Royalties?

    NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) Wins EU Approvals. Can Cholesterol Pills Drive Royalties?
    NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. achieved a significant regulatory achievement on September 21 when the European Commission approved Ubeslo and Evlarco, marking the first global approvals for these cholesterol-reduction treatments. Ubeslo contains 10 mg of obicetrapib, while Evlarco combines 10 mg of obicetrapib with 10 mg of ezetimibe. Both medicines are intended for adults managing primary high cholesterol or mixed lipid disorders.
    The treatments target low-density lipoprotein cholesterol red
  • Nvidia doubles down on selling to both sides of the AI race

    Nvidia doubles down on selling to both sides of the AI race
    Nvidia has established itself as a central player across the artificial intelligence industry by serving as the primary chip supplier while simultaneously maintaining significant equity investments in multiple competing AI development companies. The strategy mirrors the historical pattern of gold rush merchants who profit regardless of which prospectors strike it rich.
    On Sept. 21, Nvidia publicly celebrated the launch of Grok 4.7, the latest model from SpaceXAI, marking another instance of the
  • ImmunityBio (IBRX) Meeting With Turkish President Fuels Expansion Hopes, Shares Climb 10%

    ImmunityBio (IBRX) Meeting With Turkish President Fuels Expansion Hopes, Shares Climb 10%
    ImmunityBio Inc. experienced a significant increase in its stock price on Tuesday, with shares rising 9.94 percent to close at $9.29 per share. The movement followed a high-profile meeting between company founder Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which was publicly documented through social media channels. The encounter generated investor enthusiasm regarding the biotechnology firm’s intentions to establish operations in Turkey.
    The company’s therap
  • Churchill Downs (CHDN) Prices $500 Million Loan. Could Interest Costs Rise?

    Churchill Downs (CHDN) Prices $500 Million Loan. Could Interest Costs Rise?
    Churchill Downs Incorporated priced a $500 million senior secured term loan on September 17, with an issue price of 99.875% and interest calculated at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 175 basis points. The loan matures in 2033. Proceeds from the borrowing are designated for repaying existing Term Loan B and revolving credit facilities, covering transaction costs, and funding working capital and general corporate purposes.
    The company also announced plans to redeem its 5.50% notes due i
  • BMO Sees Loan Demand Surge as Returns Rise Toward 2027 Targets

    BMO Sees Loan Demand Surge as Returns Rise Toward 2027 Targets
    Bank of Montreal disclosed accelerating loan demand and improving financial returns during an investor event, with Chief Financial Officer Rahul Nalgirkar highlighting strong commercial lending pipelines and client activity despite ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. Loan closings nearly doubled compared to the prior year following a slower period, with the bank well-positioned to support cross-border and export-related client needs as trade discussions progress.
    Third-quarter financial met
  • XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

    XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26
    Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 3,960.00 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,960.00. Stop Loss: below 3,890.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 3,960.00 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 3,720.00–3,290.62. A sell signal: the level of 3,960.00 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 4,030.00, Take Profit: 3,720.0
  • WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

    WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26
    Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 88.00 with a target of 115.50–125.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 88.00. Stop Loss: below 86.50, Take Profit: 115.50–125.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 88.00 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 79.30–67.00. A sell signal: the level of 88.00 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 89.50, Take Profit: 79.30–67.00.Main ScenarioConsider
  • USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

    USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26
    Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 160.45 with a target of 151.76–148.92. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 160.45. Stop Loss: above 161.05, Take Profit: 151.76–148.92. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 160.45 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 163.90–167.50. A buy signal: the level of 160.45 is broken to the ups
  • GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

    GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26
    Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 1.3404 with a target of 1.2938–1.2745. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.3404. Stop Loss: above 1.3450, Take Profit: 1.2938–1.2745. Alternative scenario: breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.3404 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.3675–1.3870. A buy signal: the level of 1.3404 is broken to the upside. Stop Loss: below 1.3360, Take Profit: 1.3675&nda
  • Why AutoZone Stock Rallied Today

    Why AutoZone Stock Rallied Today
    AutoZone’s stock climbed on Tuesday following the release of stronger-than-anticipated financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended August 29. The automotive replacement parts and accessories distributor posted net sales of $6.6 billion, representing 5.6% growth compared to the same period a year earlier.
    The company expanded its retail footprint during the quarter, opening 175 locations and bringing its total store count to 8,031 across multiple markets. The U.S. represente
  • Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Signs $700 Million-Plus Rail Services Deal. Can Profits Grow?

    Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Signs $700 Million-Plus Rail Services Deal. Can Profits Grow?
    Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation announced on September 21 a services agreement valued at more than $700 million with La Compagnie du TransGuinéen. When combined with locomotive orders placed in 2024, the total announced agreements for the Simandou project now exceed $1.2 billion.
    The new agreement represents an expansion beyond initial equipment sales into ongoing fleet support and maintenance services. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies will provide scheduled and unsche
  • Vista Gold (VGZ) Agrees to Sale. Can its Buyer Fund the Mt Todd Gold Mine?

    Vista Gold (VGZ) Agrees to Sale. Can its Buyer Fund the Mt Todd Gold Mine?
    Vista Gold Corp. announced on September 21 that it had agreed to be acquired by Artemis Gold Inc. Under the stock-exchange agreement signed September 20, Vista Gold shareholders would receive 0.0966 buyer common shares for each existing common share and own approximately 5% of the combined entity. Artemis Gold intends to cancel its existing 4.95% stake in Vista Gold at completion of the transaction.
    The central appeal of the combination centers on funding capabilities for the Mt Todd gold proje

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