2026.10.02 2026.10.02 Gold Gets a Breather as Fed Rate Hike Odds Decline. Forecast as of 02.10.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Investors have settled on the timing of Fed rate hikes, while employment data close to forecasts may help XAU/USD, even though the environment remains unfavorable for gold. Let’s discuss this topic and outline a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects:…

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Intel stock outlook: A failed rebound raises questions for traders and shareholders !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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Ethereum Layer-2 network Blast (BLAST) is winding down operations, claiming that the economics of maintaining the chain are no longer sustainable. Blast to shut down due to low liquidity and high maintenance In an X post on Friday, Blast noted that the decision follows a widening gap between the network’s operating costs and the revenue it generates. “We launched…

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2026.10.02 2026.10.02 USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 02.10.26–09.10.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 0.8400 with a target of 0.7950–0.7755. A sell signal: the price holds below 0.8400. Stop Loss: above 0.8440, Take Profit: 0.7950–0.7755. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the…

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Hawkish Fed expectations are running high these days, as central bankers seem to be keeping the door open for another hike soon. Will the upcoming NFP release support or downplay these hopes?

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Bitcoin sellers defend $87,334. Key support comes into focus ahead of the weekend !“#$%&‘()*+,–./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}

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Several altcoins posted sharp gains this week as capital rotated into tokens backed by protocol developments, institutional partnerships and broader narratives around tokenized finance, privacy and artificial intelligence. Best-performing cryptocurrencies this week: Quant, Midnight, Pumpfun lead crypto rally Top performing cryptos. Source: Coingecko Quant, WoW: 154% Quant led the group of top performers, gaining roughly 154% over the week…

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2026.10.02 2026.10.02 GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 02.10.26–09.10.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 1.3308 with a target of 1.2938–1.2745. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.3308. Stop Loss: above 1.3355, Take Profit: 1.2938–1.2745. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the…

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The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.34%, its highest since 2002, before easing as the dollar climbed against the euro and oil jumped about 3% on Thursday.

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US stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq 100 finishing at record levels. The Nasdaq Composite led the major indices with a gain of 1.19% but after trading to an all-time high intraday, it closed back below the level. The broader S&P 500 also joined the move higher but remains 1% or so off the all time high…

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