Treasury yields hit a 2002 high, the S&P 500 set a record anyway, and Canada’s jobs shock sank the loonie. Your Oct. 5 to 9 recap.

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US stocks finished Friday higher across the major indices, giving buyers a stronger finish to the trading week. The Dow led the way with a 423-point gain, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.64% and the S&P 500 rose 0.59%. Under the surface, software and cybersecurity stocks attracted buyers. Snowflake, Datadog, Palantir, and Palo Alto Networks were among the standout…

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Commerzbank analysts note Taiwan’s September trade surplus hit a record USD23.6bn, with exports surging 60.9% year-on-year on strong AI-related demand. The Central Bank of the Republic of China may lean more hawkish if inflation’s uptrend persists. USD/TWD rose 0.3% to 31.90, but the pair’s upside may be limited as the central bank disclosed FX intervention in September. Record surplus…

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2026.10.09 2026.10.09 WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 09.10.26–16.10.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 86.20 with a target of 105.17–115.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 86.20. Stop Loss: below 84.70, Take Profit: 105.17–115.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 86.20 will…

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Canada lost 68,300 jobs in September 2026 while economists expected a small gain. Unemployment rose to 6.5%, but a shrinking labour force helped hold the rate down.

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European stocks finish higher Friday, but most post weekly declines !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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Bitcoin (BTC) continues to regain momentum on Friday, trading above $82,000. Buyers are increasingly taking on more risk after a sharp week-long correction to lows near $80,000. Stability followed by a steady uptrend could restore conviction in Bitcoin’s ability to sustain a breakout toward $90,000 in the short to medium term. Gold (XAU/USD) continues its uptick, trading close to…

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2026.10.09 2026.10.09 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 09.10.26–16.10.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 3,958.05 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the correction ends, and the price holds above 3,958.05. Stop Loss: below 3,890.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below…

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Identifying your ideal position size is more than just following the 1%-2% rule. Here’s why risk plays a bigger role in your trading than you think.

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How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events? !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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