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Stay ahead of the markets with expert insights, news, and technical analysis to guide your trading decisions.

Educational
Index
What is the S&P 500 and how does it work? A complete trading guide
Analyse how the S&P 500 connects to global markets. Track inverse correlations with gold and the VIX, and discover how US equity risk moves the AUD/USD.
The Editorial Desk
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October 9, 2026
US Earnings
Market insights
Trading US bank earnings: Q3 scenarios for JPM, GS and BAC
Priced for near-flawless execution, can Wall Street's traditional banks clear an unforgiving hurdle rate in Q3? Explore how shifting deposit costs, credit loss provisions and capital markets momentum could shape the next phase of sector performance.
The Editorial Desk
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October 7, 2026
Cryptocurrency
Market insights
Is Bitcoin challenging gold’s safe-haven status? 4 signals to watch in Q4
Bitcoin vs gold is no longer a simple safe haven comparison. These are four signs things are changing in Q4 2026.
The Editorial Desk
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October 6, 2026
US Earnings
Shares
US earnings Q3 2026: the AI, Big Tech and S&P playbook
Headline beats won't cut it: Wall Street wants proof that massive AI spending delivers real margins.
The Editorial Desk
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October 5, 2026
Educational
Oil, Metals, Soft Commodities
What is crude oil trading? A guide to WTI, Brent and OPEC supply drivers
Learn how to trade crude oil CFDs. Learn the difference between WTI and Brent benchmarks and the supply forces dictating global commodity markets.
The Editorial Desk
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October 2, 2026
ASX 200
Commodity
The US cattle collapse driving record Australian beef exports
The US cattle inventory has dropped to a 75-year low, but ASX agribusinesses react with contrasting margins. Compare balance sheet exposure with rural agency turnover.
The Editorial Desk
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September 29, 2026