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USD/JPY → Bullish USD/JPY remains supported above the 157.52 pivot as buying pressure supports the short-term recovery. If buyers maintain momentum, price could extend toward the 159.69 resistance. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

US500 → Bullish US500 remains supported above the 7,594.00 pivot, with bullish momentum supporting the broader upward trend. If buyers regain control after a short-term pullback, price could move toward the 7,770.00 resistance. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

DXY → Bullish DXY is attempting a short-term recovery above the 101.48 pivot after bouncing from support. If buying pressure continues, price could move toward the 102.10 resistance. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

XAU/USD → Bearish XAU/USD remains under pressure below the 3,987.62 pivot as selling pressure weighs on gold. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 3,870.22 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

Markets enter the week focused on key central bank decisions and labour market data, with several major economic releases likely to influence investor sentiment. The Bank of England's interest rate decision on Thursday will be closely watched for further indications of the outlook for UK monetary policy. Meanwhile, Friday's US Non-Farm Payrolls report is expected to be a key economic release, providing further insight into the strength of the US labour market. Geopolitical developments also remain on investors' radar, as events in the Middle East may contribute to volatility across oil and broader energy markets. Key events this week: Wednesday: Eurozone Flash CPI | US ISM Services PMI | US Crude Oil Inventories Thursday: Bank of England Interest Rate Decision | US Initial Jobless Claims Friday: US Non-Farm Payrolls | Canadian Employment Data With the Bank of England's decision and US employment figures taking centre stage, these developments may influence market sentiment and contribute to price fluctuations across relevant asset classes. Trade the week ahead with IC: ic.com/en/trading-markets/ra… *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #IC #WeekAhead #BankOfEngland #NFP #ForexTrading #CFDTrading #MarketOutlook #TradeSmart

BTC/USD → Bearish BTC/USD remains under pressure below the 80,913.52 pivot as resistance weighs on the recovery. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 74,754.84 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

MT5 has more tools than you think. 📊 From 38 built-in technical indicators to Depth of Market, MetaTrader 5 offers features that can help you analyse price movements and explore different trading approaches. Get to know the tools available and make the most of your trading platform. Explore MT5 with IC: ic.com/en/forex-trading-plat… *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #IC #MT5 #MetaTrader5 #TradingTools #TechnicalAnalysis

USD/JPY → Bearish USD/JPY remains under pressure below the 158.13 pivot as selling pressure weighs on the pair. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 157.17 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

Next stop: Rome 🇮🇹 The IC team is heading to FX.world, and we’d like to see you there. Date: 2–5 November Venue: Fiera Roma, Rome Stand: Hall 8, Stand 8160 Stop by and start a conversation 🤝 *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #FXworld #IC #ForexTrading #FinancialMarkets #Rome

US500 → Bearish US500 remains under pressure below the 7,784.50 pivot as selling pressure weighs on the index. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 7,685.60 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

EUR/USD → Bullish EUR/USD remains supported above the 1.1122 pivot as buying pressure supports the upward trend. If buyers hold this level, price could extend toward the 1.1179 resistance. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

The mindset behind every save. The discipline behind every decision. 🧤⚽ At IC, we know that preparation, precision and the ability to perform under pressure matter. And on the pitch, few understand this better than Mexican football legend Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa. Through our partnership with Ochoa, we’re bringing together the world of football and trading, where reading the game, staying focused and being ready for the moment can make all the difference. Watch our TVC with Guillermo Ochoa and see what happens when football meets the markets. 🎬 Watch now: youtu.be/nqA7-uxno1o *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #IC #GuillermoOchoa #Football #Trading #ReadTheMarketMakeTheSave

DXY → Bearish DXY remains under pressure below the 102.10 pivot as selling pressure weighs on the dollar. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 101.48 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

Central banks take centre stage this week, with major rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of Canada, ECB and Bank of Japan all on the calendar. Wednesday brings a key focus on monetary policy, with the Fed and BoC announcing their decisions alongside Australian inflation data and the UK's Budget. Thursday shifts attention to the ECB, US Core PCE and GDP, before the BoJ decision and a fresh round of inflation and growth data close out the week on Friday. Wednesday: Australian CPI | RBNZ Rate Decision | UK Budget | BoC Rate Decision | Federal Reserve Rate Decision Thursday: ECB Rate Decision | US Core PCE Price Index | US GDP | Weekly Unemployment Claims Friday: Tokyo Core CPI | BoJ Rate Decision | German CPI | German GDP | Canadian GDP With several major central banks delivering decisions in quick succession, policy signals and economic data could set the tone for markets throughout the week. Trade the week ahead with IC: ic.com/en/trading-markets/ra… *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #IC #WeekAhead #FederalReserve #BankOfJapan #CentralBanks #ForexTrading #CFDTrading #MarketOutlook

XAU/USD → Bearish XAU/USD remains under pressure below the 4,105.51 pivot as selling pressure weighs on gold. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 3,959.33 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

Two days at iFX EXPO Asia 🇭🇰 Between a busy booth and valuable conversations, the IC team in Hong Kong had a packed two days. Jason Hughes, our General Manager for IC MENA, joined two sessions during the expo, discussing the future of financial brands in sport and exploring revenue opportunities across markets, from Bitcoin to bullion. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and joined us for the conversations. Until next time, Hong Kong! *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #iFXExpoAsia #IC #ForexTrading #FinancialMarkets #HongKong

BTC/USD → Bearish BTC/USD remains under pressure below the 82,561.56 pivot as selling pressure builds near resistance. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 80,088.06 support. Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.

Earnings season can move markets fast. 📊 Investors look beyond the headline numbers. EPS, revenue and forward guidance all shape expectations, and the market’s reaction. Strong results don’t always mean a rising share price. What matters is how the numbers compare with what the market expected. 📅 Upcoming earnings to watch: • Intel - October 22 • Mastercard - October 22 • American Express - October 23 Know the event. Understand the risk. Trade with a plan. Trade top US stocks 24/5 with IC: ic.com/en/trading-accounts/o… *** Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities may become valueless. Losses may exceed deposits. These products are complex and require appropriate knowledge. #IC #EarningsSeason #StockMarket #USStocks #Tradingsignals

US500 → Bullish US500 remains supported above the 7,708.20 pivot as buying pressure supports the upward trend. If buyers hold this level, price could extend toward the 7,791.30 resistance. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*

USD/JPY → Bearish USD/JPY remains under pressure below the 158.88 pivot as selling pressure weighs on the pair. If sellers maintain control, price could extend toward the 156.42 support. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.*