Amerx has initiated its research coverage of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings with an Underweight recommendation, signaling a cautious outlook on the US-based cloud security provider.
Stephens & Co. opened its formal analyst coverage on Presidio Production (NYSE:FTW) on October 8, 2026, assigning the oil and gas producer an Overweight recommendation as the stock settled just above the $9.50 mark.
Peru's monetary authority surprised markets by keeping borrowing costs steady for a thirteenth consecutive month, viewing a recent uptick in inflation as a short-lived phenomenon.
Safe-haven demand for gold has faded as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz feed inflation fears and markets price in the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate hike before the year closes.
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Asian stock indices edged higher to remain close to all-time highs, buoyed by positive sentiment around corporate earnings prospects, while crude oil prices also advanced.
Arabica and robusta coffee contracts extended their winning streak to a third consecutive session, driven by a stronger Brazilian real and El Niño-related crop concerns.
Soybean contracts faded from early double-digit advances on Monday, ultimately settling with only small increases. The cash bean average edged higher while meal and oil contracts posted mixed results.
Polls and prediction markets point to a likely Democratic takeover of the House ahead of the November 3, 2026 vote, setting the stage for heightened oversight of crypto regulators, new tax legislation, and renewed scrutiny of firms tied to the Trump administration.
Crude oil prices climbed during early Asian trading hours as persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to underpin concerns about potential supply disruptions, a development that can ripple through currency and broader risk markets.
Live cattle futures ended Monday lower, with contracts losing between $1.10 and $1.60, while no October deliveries were posted on First Notice Day and cash market trading had not yet begun as of the morning session.
U.S. wheat contracts posted modest gains at the close of Monday's trading session, with all three major benchmarks moving in the green. While the moves were limited, the broad-based strength in the grain complex offers a fresh data point for commodity-sensitive currency traders.
The euro weakened past the 1.1250 threshold against the dollar amid renewed investor worries over France's fiscal trajectory, prompting a broader reassessment of the single currency's near-term outlook.
The Crypto.com spin-off joins Coinbase, Kalshi, and Payward in a growing wave of filings to bring non-expiring, cash-settled futures on individual US equities to regulated American markets.
The CFTC has asked a federal court to throw out CME Group's lawsuit, arguing the exchange cannot demonstrate any actual financial harm and that any registered venue is free to list perpetual futures on digital assets.
Crude rose in early Asian trading after reports of no progress in U.S. and Iran talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping lane.
Peru's monetary authority surprised markets by keeping borrowing costs steady for a thirteenth consecutive month, viewing a recent uptick in inflation as a short-lived phenomenon.
Safe-haven demand for gold has faded as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz feed inflation fears and markets price in the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate hike before the year closes.
Asian stock indices edged higher to remain close to all-time highs, buoyed by positive sentiment around corporate earnings prospects, while crude oil prices also advanced.
Polls and prediction markets point to a likely Democratic takeover of the House ahead of the November 3, 2026 vote, setting the stage for heightened oversight of crypto regulators, new tax legislation, and renewed scrutiny of firms tied to the Trump administration.
A Florida federal court has ordered two individuals to pay over $30 million in restitution and penalties after allegedly defrauding more than 9,000 investors in a scheme spanning cryptocurrencies and precious metals.
Strategy's executive chairman argues that the AI-driven future requires a legal framework granting five core freedoms around digital assets, rather than tighter regulation, and calls for digital dollars to compete freely in capital markets.
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Amerx has initiated its research coverage of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings with an Underweight recommendation, signaling a cautious outlook on the US-based cloud security provider.
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Stephens & Co. opened its formal analyst coverage on Presidio Production (NYSE:FTW) on October 8, 2026, assigning the oil and gas producer an Overweight recommendation as the stock settled just above the $9.50 mark.
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The TSE is set to open lower for a third consecutive session as investors await pivotal U.S. inflation data, while Wall Street's weak tone and falling oil prices weigh on global risk sentiment.
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Japanese equities posted a solid session as declining crude oil prices alleviated investor worries over inflation and aggressive central bank tightening.
Indicative FX reference rates against the US dollar. · Updated 9 Oct, 00:02 UTC
