Wall Street Closes Higher as Investors Position for Upcoming Earnings Season
U.S. equities ended the trading session in positive territory as market participants braced for a pivotal week of corporate earnings reports.
U.S. Equities Rebound as Trump Rules Out Pre-Election Iran Strike
American stock markets rallied after President Trump's statement that the U.S. would not launch military action against Iran ahead of the mid-term elections, easing investor fears over a broader Middle East conflict and associated energy-market disruption.
U.S. Equity Indices Close in Green as Earnings Optimism Lifts the Tape
All three major U.S. stock benchmarks posted gains on Friday, with the Dow leading the advance, while December S&P futures tracked the cash rally. Earnings optimism was cited as the key driver behind the session's tone.
Amerx Opens Coverage on CrowdStrike with Cautious Underweight Stance
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. Launches Presidio Production Coverage with Overweight Call
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.
Gold Slides Toward Nine-Week Low as Hormuz Tensions and Rate-Hike Outlook Weigh on Metal
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.
Oil Gains in Asian Session as Middle East Tensions Keep Supply Risks in Focus
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 Slip as Traders Await Monday Cash Activity
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.
Peru Central Bank Holds Rates for 13th Month, Dismissing Inflation Spike as Transitory
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.
Asian Equities Steady Near Record Territory as Oil Gains on Earnings Optimism
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.
Brazilian Real Gains and El Niño Fears Push Coffee Futures to Multi-Week Highs
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 Futures Retreat from Morning Spike, End Monday with Modest Gains
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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.
CFTC Moves to Dismiss CME's Legal Challenge Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
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.
Oil Prices Climb as U.S.-Iran Negotiations Stall Over Strait of Hormuz
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.
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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.
Gold Slides Toward Nine-Week Low as Hormuz Tensions and Rate-Hike Outlook Weigh on Metal
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 Equities Steady Near Record Territory as Oil Gains on Earnings Optimism
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.
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CFTC Wins $30 Million Ruling in Crypto and Precious Metals Fraud Case
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Wall Street Closes Higher as Investors Position for Upcoming Earnings Season
U.S. equities ended the trading session in positive territory as market participants braced for a pivotal week of corporate earnings reports.
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U.S. Equities Rebound as Trump Rules Out Pre-Election Iran Strike
American stock markets rallied after President Trump's statement that the U.S. would not launch military action against Iran ahead of the mid-term elections, easing investor fears over a broader Middle East conflict and associated energy-market disruption.
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U.S. Equity Indices Close in Green as Earnings Optimism Lifts the Tape
All three major U.S. stock benchmarks posted gains on Friday, with the Dow leading the advance, while December S&P futures tracked the cash rally. Earnings optimism was cited as the key driver behind the session's tone.
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Amerx Opens Coverage on CrowdStrike with Cautious Underweight Stance
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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Indicative FX reference rates against the US dollar. · Updated 10 Oct, 00:02 UTC
- EUR/USD
- 1.1206
- -0.01%
- GBP/USD
- 1.3230
- +0.09%
- AUD/USD
- 0.6978
- +0.34%
- USD/JPY
- 158.29
- +0.16%
- USD/VND
- 25,862.65
- -0.02%
- USD/SGD
- 1.2807
- -0.02%
- USD/CNY
- 6.7065
- -0.13%
- USD/CHF
- 0.8307
- -0.22%