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Brent crude could retest resistance at $110.91 per barrel, with a breakout potentially opening a move toward $111.91-$112.99.
Technical analysis identifies a bullish continuation triangle and a confirmed daily bullish flag targeting around $130, while a break below $109.08 could trigger a decline toward $107.34-$108.21.
A sustained break above resistance could reinforce Brent’s uptrend, but failure below $109.08 could signal a bearish reversal pattern.
The American Bankers Association is criticizing the OCC’s final GENIUS Act rule for dropping proposed limits on stablecoin yields, arguing that the decision leaves existing crypto platform practices unchanged.
The ABA warns that waiting to address the issue until deposit outflows and economic harm occur would be too late, while the OCC’s rule takes effect on January 18, 2027.
The decision could intensify tensions between traditional banks and crypto platforms over stablecoin yields and competition for deposits.
China’s growing influence over iron ore purchasing could weaken Japan’s ability to negotiate prices, according to Wood Mackenzie and Bloomberg.
A state-backed Chinese purchasing company is seeking greater influence over pricing, potentially shifting leverage away from Japan and other major buyers.
If China gains greater pricing power, iron ore market dynamics could become less favorable for Japanese steelmakers and other buyers.
Major U.S. indices closed higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.69% at 52,856.09. Meta, IBM, Texas Instruments, LAM Research and Tesla were among stocks on investors' radars. The information provided includes no price changes, trading volumes, earnings figures or company-specific catalysts for these five stocks.
US heating oil prices climbed above $4.80 per gallon as concerns over tight distillate supplies persisted despite plans to release emergency fuel reserves.
The US Energy Department will loan 315,000 barrels from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, while distillate inventories rose by 1.7 million barrels but remained around 9% below their five-year average.
Heating oil prices could remain elevated heading into winter if supply constraints persist and emergency releases prove insufficient to ease market tightness.
Crude palm oil prices are expected to remain above MYR4,600 per ton in November, supported by seasonal production declines and steady biodiesel demand.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council expects production to trend lower over the next five months, while India's vegetable oil import duty cuts could support a recovery in palm oil imports.
Palm oil prices could remain elevated if seasonal supply tightness persists, though weaker food-sector demand and lower energy prices may limit gains.
Gold prices slipped in Asian trading, with spot gold falling 0.6% to $4,115.50 per ounce as investors awaited signals on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path.
US gold futures dropped 0.4% to $4,132.30, while traders priced in a 16% chance of a rate hike next week and a 90% likelihood of an increase in December.
Gold could face further downside pressure if expectations of higher interest rates strengthen, as rising yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
Iran has exhausted its overseas floating oil reserves after a months-long U.S. naval blockade disrupted crude exports and cut off a major source of government revenue.
Indian equities face fragile sentiment as the Nifty 50 struggles to defend the crucial 22,800 level during Sensex weekly expiry, with crude oil holding near $110 a barrel.
The Nifty's recovery toward 23,000 could encounter selling pressure, while India's 10-year bond yield has reached 7.43%, its highest since 2023, and ₹1.8 lakh crore in IPO refunds returns to the financial system.
Persistent oil prices and elevated bond yields could intensify pressure on Indian equities, making the Nifty's ability to hold 22,800 a key near-term signal.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Muse, Meta's personal AI agent app launched in September, has attracted more than 10 million users. Speaking on Meta's third-quarter earnings call, Zuckerberg said growth remains strong and shopping is currently the app's most common use case.
More than one-quarter of Muse users purchase goods through the app, with an average transaction value above $200, according to Zuckerberg. Meta shares rose as much as 5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday.
Muse quickly reached the top of Apple's App Store rankings after launch. The app's early uptake is being watched for whether user growth converts into more frequent, verifiable spending and opens additional advertising, recommendation and monetization channels for Meta's AI investment.
The Trump administration is tapping the Northeast's heating oil reserve in an effort to curb soaring fuel prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The Department of Energy will loan up to 315 million barrels of heating oil, while November ULSD futures fell 3.3% to $4.7633 per gallon following the announcement. The release could ease near-term heating fuel prices, although analysts cautioned that its overall impact may be limited.
Reuters technical analysis outlines key intraday targets and support or resistance levels across major commodities, including crude oil, gold, copper, and agricultural futures. Brent oil targets stand at $110.91, $111.91, and $112.99, while WTI December futures have targets at $99.25 and $100.06, with support at $96.88. These technical levels could guide near-term trading decisions, but directional moves remain uncertain without confirmed breakouts or breakdowns.
Gold fell 0.4% to $4,123.25 an ounce in early Asian trading as rising energy costs and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision weighed on prices. The metal is approaching $4,100 support, while elevated Treasury yields and dollar strength pose additional obstacles to recovery.
US soybean basis bids strengthened as China booked another 134,000 metric tons of US soybeans, marking its sixth purchase announcement in as many business days. The USDA also confirmed 165,000 metric tons of soybean sales to Spain, while Gulf October soybean barge bids rose 4 cents to 103 cents over November CBOT futures.
WTI crude touched the $100-per-barrel mark intraday before giving back gains and closing down 0.5% at $97.40 per barrel. Brent crude closed up 0.11% at $106.39 per barrel.
Oil prices were volatile as renewed hopes for Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations intersected with persistent Middle East tensions. Reports included a drone attack on oil fields in eastern Saudi Arabia, while the U.S. State Department clarified that a reported embassy personnel withdrawal in the Gulf was limited to Saudi Arabia.
The market is also tracking comments that Saudi Arabia agreed to extend additional diesel supply, alongside reports that the U.S. has recently reduced troop deployments at Middle East bases amid concern over escalation involving Iran.
Aerodrome and Velodrome have merged to launch Aero, a unified onchain spot exchange spanning seven blockchain networks.
The platform combines their existing operations, introduces Predictive Allocation and Metaswaps, and directs 100% of its revenue to staked AERO holders, according to the team.
The merger and expanded network reach could strengthen AERO's utility and liquidity incentives, though the impact will depend on adoption and execution.
Brent crude climbed toward $110 per barrel after a drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah oil field killed two people, reigniting concerns about Middle East supply disruptions.
The attack heightened regional tensions, while the US ordered some embassy personnel and family members to leave Saudi Arabia; however, Saudi crude exports rose 7.9% in August to their highest level since March.
Brent could face further upside from escalating geopolitical risks, but rising crude shipments and Russia’s expected diesel delivery to the US may limit gains.
Argentina's 2026/27 wheat harvest forecast has jumped to 23.8 million metric tons, up from 21 million projected last month and potentially the country's second-largest crop on record.
The Rosario Stock Exchange cited higher-than-expected yields, with Santa Fe approaching 4 tons per hectare, while cooler-than-normal spring temperatures are supporting crop development.
The larger expected harvest could increase global wheat supply and pressure wheat prices, although limited sunny days remain a crop-development concern.
Argentina’s 2026/27 wheat harvest forecast jumped to 23.8 million metric tons from 21 million previously estimated, as higher-than-expected yields improved production outlooks.
The Rosario Stock Exchange raised its wheat projection in its October crop report while leaving soybean production at 47.8 million tons and corn at 67.5 million tons unchanged.
The larger wheat crop could increase supply expectations and pressure wheat prices if realized production outpaces earlier forecasts.
Oil prices climbed toward $98 per barrel as a drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field killed two people, heightening concerns about Middle East tensions and potential energy supply disruptions.
The US ordered some personnel and family members to leave American embassies in Saudi Arabia, while Saudi crude exports rose 7.9% in August to their highest level since March.
Rising geopolitical risks could support further oil price gains, although increasing Middle Eastern shipments and an expected Russian diesel delivery to the US may limit the rally.
The Dow Jones gained 360 points to close near 53,000, but US stock futures came under pressure following earnings from Tesla, Meta and IBM.
The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq gained 1% for a third consecutive session, while Tesla shares fell 3.3% and IBM dropped 4.5% in extended trading despite both companies beating expectations.
Mixed earnings signals and disappointing business metrics could intensify volatility across US equities as investors assess corporate outlooks and profitability.
Live and feeder cattle futures rallied on Wednesday, while lean hog futures plunged to new contract lows amid weak demand and falling pork prices.
December live cattle rose 0.95 cent to 231.125 cents per pound, while November feeder cattle gained 2.940 cents to 348.82 cents per pound; December lean hogs fell 1.425 cents to 65.725 cents per pound.
Lower feed costs could support cattle prices, while continued sluggish pork demand and declining wholesale prices may intensify pressure on the hog market.
U.S. wheat futures plunged to 14-week lows as renewed U.S.-Russia peace efforts raised the prospect of increased grain supplies from Ukraine and Russia.
December CBOT wheat fell 2.3% to $6.28¼ per bushel after dropping as much as 3.5%, while Ukraine's wheat exports fell 39% year over year to 3.8 million tons from July through October.
Further progress toward a ceasefire could unlock additional wheat supplies and intensify downward pressure on global grain prices.
Lighter plans to apply for a US license in November 2026, a key step toward integrating its token into Robinhood's US offering.
The proposed integration depends on regulatory approval and could expand access to Lighter's token among Robinhood's large US retail audience.
If approved, the integration could broaden the token's reach and increase potential retail participation.
U.S. crude and gasoline inventories fell last week, supporting gains in crude futures and lifting several U.S. crude grades as domestic supply tightened.
EIA data showed crude stocks dropped 3.06 million barrels to 412.5 million, well above expectations for an 820,000-barrel draw, while WTI futures rose 66 cents to $97.81 and Brent settled at $108.82.
Larger-than-expected inventory draws and Gulf Coast stocks at their lowest since January 2025 could support further crude price gains, though rising distillate inventories and higher Cushing stocks may temper the bullish outlook.
U.S. stocks advanced Wednesday, led by the Nasdaq, as SpaceX surged 10% after beating Wall Street revenue and earnings forecasts on AI business growth.
The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.6%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Dow added 0.1% ahead of Meta and Tesla earnings, while AI-related bond issuance reached $419 billion in 2026, 90% above the full-year 2025 total.
Strong AI earnings could further support technology stocks, but rising AI financing risks may intensify concerns about credit market stability.
The American Bankers Association says the OCC’s finalized GENIUS Act rules undermine congressional intent by allowing stablecoin issuers to potentially offer economically equivalent yield through third-party arrangements.
The OCC dropped proposed safeguards against indirect yield arrangements, drawing criticism from banking groups concerned about deposit flight, while the Blockchain Association supported the revised interpretation.
The dispute could intensify regulatory uncertainty around stablecoin rewards as implementation approaches in January 2027 and lawmakers continue debating crypto market structure legislation.
CIBC has sharply cut its gold price targets, lowering its Q4 forecast to $4,500 per ounce from $6,500 while maintaining a bullish longer-term outlook.
The bank now expects gold to average $5,200 per ounce in 2027, while global gold-backed ETFs recorded $30.7 billion in Q3 inflows, equivalent to roughly 211 tons of physical gold demand.
Higher interest-rate expectations and persistent inflation could pressure gold in the near term, while central-bank buying and sustained investment demand may support a longer-term recovery.
Grayscale now allows eligible investors to exchange crypto directly for shares in 10 investment products, creating a new route to traditional investment accounts without first selling their coins.
The Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF requires approximately $364,800, while Solana and Dogecoin products have minimums of around $80,300 and $95,550, respectively, with authorized intermediaries and facilitator fees still required.
The expansion could improve institutional access and portfolio management for major crypto holders, but high minimums, potential tax liabilities and transfer costs may limit broader adoption.
Russia’s central bank has cut its gold reserves for 10 consecutive months, bringing sovereign holdings to their lowest level since the end of 2019 as the government faces a widening budget deficit.
The Bank of Russia sold 6.2 metric tons in September, leaving 2,264 tons, while its remaining gold reserves were valued at approximately $301 billion versus $333.5 billion a month earlier.
Continued Russian gold liquidations could add selling pressure to the market, although weaker U.S. Treasury yields may support gold prices in the near term.
Tootsie Roll says cocoa commodity markets have retreated from their extraordinarily high price levels, signaling easing pressure in the company's key raw material market.
The statement identifies a pullback in cocoa prices but provides no specific figures, timeline, or details on the extent of the decline.
Continued cocoa price declines could ease input-cost pressures for chocolate manufacturers, potentially supporting margins if lower prices persist.
U.S. corn basis bids were mostly steady to firmer across Midwest grain elevators, with river terminals near Bettendorf, Iowa, raising bids by 10 cents per bushel and Morris, Illinois, by 4 cents.
The expected second-largest U.S. corn crop on record is pressuring the supply outlook, but lower prices have discouraged some farmers from selling, while CBOT corn futures rebounded after touching three-month lows.
Corn prices could find support if farmers continue withholding sales, although the large expected harvest may limit sustained upside.
Tesla reported third-quarter free cash flow of $1.531 billion, compared with analyst expectations for negative $4.99 billion. Operating cash flow was $6.263 billion and capital expenditure was $4.732 billion. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments ended the quarter at $45.447 billion, up $1.923 billion from the prior quarter.
The company reported revenue of $28.046 billion, slightly below the $28.13 billion analyst expectation and roughly flat year over year. Adjusted EPS was $0.48 versus expectations of $0.44. Operating profit was $718 million, above the $599 million expectation, while operating margin was 2.6%.
Gross margin was 19.6%, above the 17.8% market expectation and up from 16.8% in the second quarter. Automotive gross margin excluding regulatory credits reached 18.1%, versus 16.3% in the second quarter. Services and other gross margin reached a record 15.9%.
Tesla shares rose more than 3% in regular Wednesday trading and gained more than 2% at one point after the earnings release. The cash-flow recovery came as operating expenses rose 39% year over year to $4.776 billion and capital expenditure increased 110% year over year.
FSD active subscriptions reached 1.74 million, above the 1.57 million market expectation and up 67% year over year. Robotaxi unsupervised miles approached 2 million by quarter-end, an eightfold sequential increase. Energy generation and storage revenue was $2.881 billion, down 16% year over year and below the $3.91 billion expectation, despite 13.7 GWh of energy-storage deployments.
Persian Gulf oil exports have recovered to within 10% of prewar levels, but crude prices remain elevated as renewed conflict risks and costly shipping routes keep supply vulnerable.
Brent crude stood at $108.82 a barrel, while WTI settled at $97.15, and U.S. crude inventories fell for a third consecutive week to roughly 412.5 million barrels.
Oil prices could remain volatile and elevated if attacks disrupt energy infrastructure, although a sustained recovery in Gulf exports could eventually push Brent toward $74 a barrel in 2027.
Rising Venezuelan crude imports are unlikely to displace significant Canadian oil supply to the U.S., according to BP economist Michael Cohen, as Gulf Coast refiners benefit from increased Venezuelan shipments.
Canada currently supplies 60% of U.S. crude oil imports, while Venezuela's output remains just over 1 million barrels per day amid longstanding infrastructure challenges.
Higher Venezuelan imports could create headwinds for Canada's proposed pipeline to the British Columbia coast, though meaningful Venezuelan production growth may require sustained long-term investment.
Brent crude surged above $109 a barrel as escalating Middle East tensions and attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure heightened concerns over oil supply disruptions.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said naval mines had halted three tankers, while Yemen's Houthi militants claimed attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities; US officials said Strait of Hormuz shipments were approaching prewar levels.
Further escalation could push oil prices higher, although recovering regional exports may help limit supply-driven gains.
Bitcoin climbed as much as 2.4% to $84,737 as rebounding technology stocks revived risk appetite across financial markets.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $549 million in net inflows over October 19 and 20, while Ether gained 3.7% and Solana advanced more than 4.6%.
Sustained ETF demand and improving tech sentiment could support further crypto gains, though renewed weakness in AI-linked stocks may pressure digital assets.
Oil prices hovered below $98 a barrel on Wednesday after briefly touching $100, as recovering Middle Eastern supply weighed on the market.
Crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz have surpassed pre-war levels, while Saudi Arabia’s crude exports rose 7.9% in August to their highest level since March.
Recovering supply could pressure crude prices further, although persistent Middle East tensions and record-high Persian Gulf freight rates may limit the downside.
U.S. natural gas prices are starting the heating season about 19% below last year, potentially easing winter heating costs for tens of millions of American households.
The EIA estimates natural-gas heating bills could fall 9% to an average of $640, supported by record domestic production, ample inventories, and expectations for a mild winter in much of the country.
Rising production and additional gas supplies could put further downward pressure on natural gas prices this winter, despite elevated energy costs elsewhere.
Meta's CEO said Muse agents have reached 10 million users in the U.S. and Canada. On a conference call, the company said it is targeting billions of users and higher app ARPU. The update underscores Meta's effort to scale its agent product and monetize engagement across its applications.
Stocks rallied as strong SpaceX earnings eased concerns about the profitability of artificial intelligence investments, helping restore investor risk appetite. Treasury yields rose as safe-haven demand weakened, while the U.S. dollar edged higher and oil futures slipped slightly amid reports of recovering Strait of Hormuz flows. The earnings-driven rebound could support broader equity sentiment and reduce near-term fears of an AI-sector shakeout, though profitability concerns may persist.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) will report third-quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday. The release is cited as the catalyst for IBM shares, and the title says the stock jumped after Q3 results exceeded expectations. No further details were provided on earnings figures, share-price gains, revenue, profit, guidance, or trading volume.
Canola futures suffered sharp weekly losses as Prairie harvest progress and fund selling intensified pressure on Canadian oilseed prices, with November canola dropping C$39.70 per tonne to C$772. Manitoba's harvest reached 92% by October 20, while November and January contracts fell below key moving averages; farmer selling restraint provided some support, and January canola's potential rebound level was identified at C$777 per tonne. Prices could face further downside pressure if fund liquidation continues, although farmer holding behavior and technical support may help stabilize the market.
Meta Platforms (META) is scheduled to report third-quarter financial results after Wednesday’s closing bell. The report is characterized as a “Q3 Double Beat” and cites the company saying, “We’re seeing velocity across the board.” The supplied context provides no revenue, earnings, guidance, share-price, trading-volume, or other market figures.
Lam Research shares fell after the company reported a narrow Q1 earnings beat. The available information does not include the earnings figures, revenue results, guidance, or the size of the share-price decline. The event focuses on Lam Research's Q1 report and the market reaction after its release.
U.S. stocks rallied as stronger-than-expected SpaceX earnings eased concerns about AI infrastructure profitability and lifted semiconductor shares. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.05%, the S&P 500 rose 0.58%, and SpaceX shares climbed 7.8% after earnings growth exceeded Wall Street expectations. Continued strength in AI earnings could support further gains in technology stocks, although concerns about heavily indebted cloud-computing companies may limit the rally.
Tether has led a pre-seed funding round in Bolivian fintech Peso to expand USDT payment infrastructure across Latin America. Peso already supports USDT payments through Yango's food delivery service in Bolivia and offers QR payments, merchant point-of-sale services and banking-linked virtual accounts, while Tether did not disclose the investment amount. The expansion could accelerate USDT adoption for everyday payments and financial services in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina amid continued demand for dollar-denominated alternatives.
Canadian canola futures fell sharply as widespread Prairie harvesting and commodity-fund selling drove prices lower during the week ended Oct. 21. November canola dropped C$39.70 to C$772 per tonne, while January futures lost C$39.10 to C$785.50, with both contracts falling below key moving averages. Canola could face further downside if fund liquidation continues, although farmers holding their positions and a potential technical rebound near C$777 for January futures may provide support.
Chicago wheat and corn futures hit three-month lows as an advancing U.S. harvest and renewed U.S.-Russia diplomacy over Ukraine weighed on grain prices. CBOT wheat fell 15 cents to $6.28¼ per bushel, while soybeans slipped 3 cents to $12.45¼ and corn edged up 1¼ cents to $4.63¼. Continued harvest progress and the possibility of resumed grain shipments from the Black Sea region could keep wheat and soybean prices under pressure, despite tightening supply balances or stronger demand.
President Donald Trump’s White House cybercrime roundtable avoided explicitly mentioning cryptocurrency or digital assets, despite expectations that foreign crypto scams would be a focus. Trump said cybercrime cost Americans more than $20 billion in 2025, while federal officials froze $1 billion in cybercurrency tied to foreign scammers and prevented another $1.6 billion in losses. The omission could intensify scrutiny of the administration’s approach to crypto regulation and enforcement, though the event alone does not establish a policy shift.
U.S. natural gas futures fell 5.8% to $2.790/mmBtu, extending their losing streak to four sessions as mild near-term weather forecasts dampened heating demand expectations. Production restrictions are tightening supply balances, while Thursday's EIA report is expected to show a 10th consecutive below-normal storage build, narrowing the inventory surplus to 35 Bcf from 45 Bcf. Natural gas prices could remain under pressure if mild weather persists, although tighter inventories and production constraints may limit further downside.
Meta Platforms said it expects fourth-quarter sales of $73.000 billion to $76.000 billion, compared with analysts' estimate of $73.736 billion. The guidance range includes the consensus estimate and sets a new benchmark for the company's fourth-quarter revenue expectations.
U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday as a technology rebound and SpaceX's better-than-expected Q3 results lifted investor sentiment, easing concerns about AI sustainability.
The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.1%, and SpaceX surged 7.8% after beating earnings and revenue expectations, while Tesla climbed 3.4% ahead of its quarterly results.
Strong technology earnings could extend the market rebound, though upcoming results and lingering AI sustainability concerns may drive further volatility.
CBOT soybean futures fell Wednesday as dry weather accelerated the US harvest, with expectations for a record-large crop intensifying supply pressure.
November soybeans (SX26) closed 3 cents lower at $12.45-1/4 per bushel, while December soyoil dropped 0.76 cent to 65.97 cents per pound.
Continued harvest progress and potentially abundant US supplies could keep pressure on soybean prices, while upcoming export sales data may influence market direction.
The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index preliminarily closed down 2.3%, with losses spread across major China ADRs rather than concentrated in one company.
XPeng fell 5.6%, Hesai dropped 5.5%, Pony AI declined 4.2%, Alibaba lost 3.9%, and JD.com and Li Auto each fell 3.6%. Among ETFs, KWEB preliminarily fell 2.6%, while CQQQ declined 1.1%.
Not all China-linked names fell: GDS and 21Vianet each gained 1.1%, while Chagee rose 3.8%. The session put China ADR risk appetite in focus, with performance in data-center and consumer names providing a contrasting signal to the broader declines.
Dolomite has added $100 million in Bitcoin-backed BTCcx collateral to its live lending and borrowing markets, expanding institutional access to DeFi liquidity while keeping the underlying BTC in custody.
Concrete's BTCcx is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held at BitGo, but only Concrete can borrow against the collateral, and liquidations require offchain custody settlement.
The integration could accelerate institutional Bitcoin-backed lending, though counterparty concentration and reliance on custody processes may limit broader adoption.