Escalating Middle East tensions have driven Brent Crude near $110, raising corporate costs and keeping Gold elevated. Despite geopolitical risks, US indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 rallied on strong Q3 earnings. In forex, the ECB's dovishness versus the Fed is pressuring EUR/USD and the broader Euro. The BOJ is expected to hold rates steady despite upgrading its inflation forecast, impacting JPY pairs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin spiked above $83,000, lifting Ethereum, Solana, and the broader crypto market. Natural Gas faces downward pressure from high storage levels.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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