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Gold Radar Positive Oct 1, 2026

Gold Market Sentiment-Bullish on 1 October 2026

The Prop Insider Gold Radar returned a Bullish reading for 10 September 2026. Based on the aggregated funded-account positioning available at publication, the contrarian model currently indicates a positive directional bias in gold. This suggests that the model sees greater potential for further upside than downside at this stage. The reading provides market context only. It does not provide an entry price, stop-loss, take-profit or recommended position size

Medium news Neutral Oct 1, 2026

Three Rate Hikes Show Inflation Fight Persists

Major global central banks have collectively implemented three rate hikes amid persistent inflation concerns. Such coordinated tightening is rare, underscoring the challenge of reining in price pressures. Despite the measures, policymakers warn that the battle against inflation is far from over, suggesting that further monetary adjustments may be needed to stabilize prices and support economic stability. Click below to learn more about inflation

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Medium alert Positive Oct 1, 2026

Gold (XAUUSD) Shows Bullish Reversal Setup

XAUUSD experienced a sharp bearish selloff into the 4135–4140 support zone, but long lower wicks indicate buyers absorbing selling pressure. The counter-trend setup targets a retracement toward the 4190–4220 liquidity zone, with risk defined below the recent swing low. Traders may see a short-covering bounce driving prices toward the marked take-profit area. Click below to learn more about gold

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

High Gold Radar Positive Sep 30, 2026

Gold Market Sentiment-Bullish on 30 September 2026

Medium comparison Neutral Sep 30, 2026

Market Backs Fed Hike Over BoJ: Chart Insight

Although both the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 bps and cited inflation risks, market reaction diverges. The accompanying chart reveals investors place more credence in the Fed’s tightening outlook, while skepticism surrounds the BoJ’s policy path as banks await fresh economic data. Click below to learn more about fed

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Medium news Neutral Sep 30, 2026

Asia-Pacific Stocks Fall on Rising Yields and Oil Gains

Asia-Pacific markets slipped after a weak Wall Street handover, with the Nikkei down 1.2% and the KOSPI off 0.6% as U.S. 10-year yields hit 5.24%. Oil rose on geopolitical headlines despite later denials, while gold clipped back 0.5% after Monday’s slump. The yen held steady amid U.S.-Japan cooperation talks, and attention turns to today’s RBA meeting. Singapore announced US$1.1bn for asset managers, and Anthropic’s IPO prospectus revealed a US$42bn 2025 loss and US$518bn in compute plans.

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Medium news Negative Sep 30, 2026

EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Fed, Geopolitics, Energy Pressures

EUR/USD fell for a third straight week as rising Fed expectations, geopolitical tensions and energy price fluctuations weighed on the single currency. The pair slid to test the 1.1360 region—the lowest since late July—recovering only on Friday. Monthly gains were wiped out, highlighting persistent downside pressure ahead of key economic data releases. Click below to learn more about EUR/USD

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Medium Gold Radar Neutral Sep 29, 2026

Gold Market Sentiment-Mixed on 29 September 2026

Based on the aggregated funded-account positioning available at publication, the contrarian model currently indicates a neutral directional bias in gold. This suggests that the model does not currently identify a strong statistical edge in either direction, with upside and downside risks appearing broadly balanced. The reading provides market context only. It does not provide an entry price, stop-loss, take-profit or recommended position size, and should not be used as a standalone instruction

Medium news Neutral

Bitcoin Resilient After Fed Hike and CLARITY Act Setback

Last week, Bitcoin shrugged off a 25bps Fed rate hike and the US Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act, recovering from a drop below $76,000 to trade above $80,000. The rebound suggests that macro drivers alone no longer dictate Bitcoin’s price, amid growing crypto-specific forces like ETF flows and institutional positioning. Traders now watch the key $82,000 resistance level for signals on potential further upside. Click below to learn more about bitcoin

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Medium news Neutral

Nasdaq 100 Analysis Slightly Favors Bears Today

The Nasdaq 100 rebound has stalled near resistance around 30,760-30,770. Despite a constructive broader trend, near-term momentum leans toward a pullback test if the index fails to hold the 30,500-30,530 zone. Key levels to watch include support at 30,350-30,400 and 30,200-30,230, with a deeper test toward 29,750-29,900 possible on a break below. A sustained move above resistance would revive bullish prospects. Click below to learn more about Nasdaq

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Medium news Neutral

Goldman cuts USD/JPY targets, sees yen at 150 in a year

Goldman Sachs trimmed its USD/JPY forecasts to 158 (3 months), 155 (6 months), and 150 (12 months), citing faster BOJ tightening and speculative repatriation inflows. The bank views long yen positions as a recession hedge and foresees intervention capping dollar gains. Tactically, Goldman prefers selling the euro against the yen over direct dollar bets. Click below to learn more about USD/JPY

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Sep 28, 2026

Gold Market Sentiment-Mixed on 28 September 2026

Medium news Neutral Sep 28, 2026

Trump flags yen weakness at Takaichi summit; USD/JPY dips under 158.50

US President Trump expressed concern over yen weakness during his summit with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, according to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. Katayama said Tokyo will coordinate with Washington on currency matters but declined to detail intervention thresholds or rate checks. USD/JPY eased from around 158.70 to 158.40 on the remarks. Katayama also noted the BOJ’s recent rate hike aims to meet its 2% inflation target, with policy tools decided by the bank.

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Medium news Neutral Sep 28, 2026

USD/INR Tracks Oil as US-Iran Talks Drive FX Moves

USD/INR moved closely with oil prices this week amid changing expectations over US-Iran negotiations. Early hopes for de-escalation weakened after Trump’s UN remarks, boosting oil and the US dollar. The Indian rupee followed crude, weakening on higher oil costs, with support at 95.10. A breakthrough in Iran talks could ease rate hike bets and strengthen the rupee, while renewed conflict would push USD/INR higher. Technical resistance lies at 96.10, with traders eyeing US-Iran developments for directional cues.

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Medium news Negative Sep 28, 2026

Gold Forecast: XAU/USD Bull-Bear Tug Ahead of Trump-Xi Meet

Gold is under fresh selling pressure near $4,350 in Asia, retracing some rebound from sub-$4,300 levels as markets await the Trump-Xi meeting. The metal’s indecision underscores a broader bull-bear tug-of-war, with geopolitical developments poised to influence XAU/USD’s next direction. Click below to learn more about gold forecast

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

High Gold Radar Positive Sep 25, 2026

Gold Market Sentiment-Bullish on 25 September 2026

Medium news Neutral Sep 25, 2026

Big Four Banks Forecast RBA Cash Rate at 4.60%

The four major Australian banks – Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB, and ANZ – now all expect the RBA to raise rates by 25bp to 4.60% at the Sept 28–29 meeting, citing stronger inflation risks flagged by Governor Bullock, oil price spikes, and hawkish RBA communications. They diverge on vote unanimity and follow-up hikes, with CBA and Westpac warning of further tightening if trimmed-mean inflation stays around 1%. Markets are heavily pricing in the move, with about 90% probability.

XAU Weekly Behavioural Brief: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Low Payout Report Positive Sep 25, 2026

FTMO Trader Posts $3,442 Weekly Profit, $6,007 Total

User reports a rough week but finishes up $3,442.24, including $770.93 on day 12, bringing total P&L to $6,007.98 and 60% completion of Step 1 in the FTMO $100K challenge. Trader hopes for a good upcoming week. Click below to learn more about FTMO

FTMO

Low news Positive Sep 25, 2026

Trader Builds Free MT5 and FTMO Rule Violation Alert App

User developed MyTradeSentry.com, a free beta EA for MT5 and FTMO that alerts traders before breaching challenge rules like max drawdown and trailing stops. Designed to prevent accidental eval failures, the app integrates with demo accounts and is currently in beta. Feedback is welcomed. Click below to learn more about FTMO

FTMO

High Gold Radar Positive Sep 23, 2026