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October 16, 2026
Fundamental analysis
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For over 110 years, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has operated at a deliberate distance from the White House and Congress.
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US Earnings
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Fundamental analysis
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Gold's breakthrough above US$5,000 and silver's surge through US$100 signal this year could be one for the history books for metal traders (one way or another).
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Week ahead
Market insights
Week ahead
Asia-Pacific markets head into the week with Australia’s CPI as the key domestic catalyst, Japan’s month-end inflation and activity data keeping JPY and equities in focus, and China’s official PMI providing an important read on regional growth momentum.