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U.S. Treasuries hover near 2-month lows on 20% weekly oil crash, midterm sweep

Sterling today: Pound flat as BoE hikes 25 bps, dollar steadies before payrolls

This FX trade is the best hedge for the AI drawdown: Goldman

Citi sees dollar weakening against yen after U.S. midterms

Goldman Sachs sees USD/CNH entry opportunity on policy move

FX Watch: EUR/USD and USD/CHF Brace for Friday’s NFP Report

A soft NFP could shake the Greenback. Can EUR/USD extend its November climb while USD/CHF gives dollar bulls cause for concern?

FX Watch: USD/JPY Support and NZD/USD Resistance for an Upbeat NFP

December Fed tightening hopes are running pretty high, so dollar bulls could be waiting on the NFP for more confirmation. Here’s what I’m watching on USD/JPY and NZD/USD if the jobs numbers come out strong.

Event Guide: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report (October 2026)

The Fed’s latest “hawkish hold” decision has kept markets hopeful for another hike in December. Will the upcoming NFP report support these expectations or cast doubts on a tightening bias?

Chart Art: WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) Tests $87 Support as October Rally Unravels

Can $87 support survive oil’s crash, or will ceasefire headlines and Friday’s jobs report send WTI lower in coming sessions?

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Coherent, AppLovin, Expedia, Qualcomm and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves after hours.

Financial & Forex Market Recap: Nov. 4, 2026

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, a Democratic sweep of Congress sank oil 8.5%, sent the dollar lower and lifted gold above $4,000 as stocks recovered.

10-year Treasury yield slides as traders mull over Democrats' midterm victories, oil prices drop

Treasury yields were last little changed Wednesday as investors weighed big wins from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.

US Midterms 2026: Democrats Sweep House & Senate, Dollar Slips

Democrats won the House and at least 54 Senate seats in the 2026 midterms. Gridlock may curb fiscal stimulus, and the dollar slipped as yields eased.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Trump Media, Tesla, CoreWeave, Novo Nordisk and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

Planning on Mixing Up Your Trading Process? Here Are 3 Tips That Might Help.

Trading goals are easy to set, harder to sustain. These three practical tips can help you make better habits stick.

Stock market after midterm elections: What S&P 500 history shows

Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress

Texas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored

Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Pfizer, Apple, Palantir, Zebra Technologies & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Blackstone president calls for more equity to fund AI buildout as debt risks mount

Blackstone President Jon Gray says AI infrastructure needs more equity as debt investors face concentration risks amid massive spending plans.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Oracle, SpaceX, Tempus AI, Rivian & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: CrowdStrike, Rivian, Micron & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.

What a racing driver’s results sheet can teach a new trader

One big winning trade doesn’t make your year, and one oversized loss can wipe out several good months. The number that matters is the season total.

Binance’s $6.3 billion hack raises questions about crypto wallet safety

Two high-profile security incidents this week, including the largest crypto theft in history, have raised custody and safety concerns.

It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it

North Dakota's state-owned bank has broad Republican support and is drawing interest from public-banking advocates in other states.