Date: October 9, 2026
DXY – Hovers Around 102.20 After FOMC Minutes
DXY trades around 102.35, hovering at its highest since April 2025. The FOMC minutes showed policymakers supported the September rate hike, with many seeing another hike appropriate by year-end. Markets price a 78% chance of a December Fed rate hike. RSI at 73.98, overbought.
Key Levels:
- Support: 101.50 (14-EMA) – 101.00
- Resistance: 102.88 – 103.00
Outlook: Bullish, caution near overbought.
Gold – Recovers to $4,125
Gold trades around $4,122/oz, recovering slightly after hitting a 2-month low. Pressure from a stronger USD and December Fed rate hike expectations (85% probability). However, geopolitical tensions continue to support. RSI at 38, near oversold.
Key Levels:
- Support: 4,100 – 4,000
- Resistance: 4,145 – 4,204
Outlook: Mild recovery, awaiting signals.
WTI Crude – Rises to $90
WTI trades around $91.23/barrel, up over 3%. The US is reportedly directing the Pentagon to prepare strike plans against Iran. A tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico reduced production. RSI at 51, neutral.
Key Levels:
- Support: 89.90 – 87.67
- Resistance: 92.59 – 95.80
Outlook: Bullish, geopolitical risks.
EUR/USD – Falls to 1.1202
EUR/USD trades around 1.1183, edging lower. Concerns over French and Italian finances, along with Spanish political instability, weigh on the EUR. RSI at 21.89, deeply oversold.
Key Levels:
- Support: 1.1140 – 1.1100
- Resistance: 1.1268 – 1.1300
Outlook: Bearish, deeply oversold territory.
GBP/USD – Falls to 1.3220
GBP/USD trades around 1.3190, edging lower. A stronger USD and concerns over UK inflation weigh on the pound. The BoE may need to balance inflation control with supporting growth. RSI at 34, near oversold.
Key Levels:
- Support: 1.3180 – 1.3105
- Resistance: 1.3250 – 1.3300
Outlook: Bearish, near oversold territory.
USD/JPY – Falls to 158.05
USD/JPY trades around 158.24, edging lower. Japan’s current account surplus rose sharply. BoJ member Sato supports gradual rate hikes. RSI at 55, neutral.
Key Levels:
- Support: 157.76 – 157.09
- Resistance: 159.04 – 159.77
Outlook: Range-bound, intervention risk.
AUD/USD – Falls to 0.6950
AUD/USD trades around 0.6957, edging lower. A hawkish FOMC minutes boosted the USD. Markets price a 25% chance of an RBA rate hike in November. RSI at 34, near oversold.
Key Levels:
- Support: 0.6945 – 0.6900
- Resistance: 0.7000 – 0.7039
Outlook: Bearish, near oversold territory.
ASX200 – Falls 0.8% to 8,661
ASX200 fell 0.8% to 8,661 points, its second consecutive daily decline. Investors are concerned about US-Iran tensions and inflation. Tech and mining sectors fell sharply. RSI at 40, low-neutral.
Key Levels:
- Support: 8,600 – 8,500
- Resistance: 8,700 – 8,800
Outlook: Bearish, testing 8,600 support.
NZX50 – Edges Up 0.1% to 13,692
NZX50 rose 0.1% to 13,692 points, ending a losing streak. Utilities and consumer staples gained. However, the market remains under pressure from high bond yields. RSI is in low-neutral territory.
Key Levels:
- Support: 13,598 – 13,500
- Resistance: 13,800 – 14,000
Outlook: Mild recovery, awaiting signals.
Key Events This Week
- Thursday (08/10): US Initial Jobless Claims – Weekly jobs data
- Friday (09/10): Canadian Job Report – Canada jobs report
- USD: Hovers around 102.20, RSI 73.98
- Gold: Recovers to 4,125, RSI 38
- Oil: Rises to $90, geopolitical risks
- EUR/USD: Falls to 1.1202, RSI 21.89
- GBP/USD: Falls to 1.3220, RSI 34
- USD/JPY: Falls to 158.05
- AUD/USD: Falls to 0.6950, RSI 34
- ASX200: Falls 0.8% to 8,661
- NZX50: Edges up 0.1% to 13,692
