Overnight & Early Session Highlights
- RBA holds at 3.60% — reiterated no cuts considered; inflation guidance cautious
- AUD declines post-decision as markets price slower easing path
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slightly lower; Asia in red
- Oil consolidates — WTI below $61, supply narratives limit upside
- Gold hovers near $4,000 awaiting U.S. data and yield direction
- Bitcoin trades near $104–105k; crypto tone soft
- USD firm against G10; EUR/GBP steady-to-softer
Quick Market Snapshot
Key Events Today
- 🇦🇺 RBA press conference
- 🇺🇸 JOLTS Job Openings (Sep)
- 🇺🇸 Trade Balance (Sep)
- 🇺🇸 Factory Orders (Sep) + revisions
- 🇺🇸 Red Book Retail Sales
- 🇨🇦 Canada Trade Data (Sep)
What Will Drive Markets Today
- US labor data & orders — stronger data could support USD, weigh on tech
- Oil headlines — OPEC+ tone + US inventory signals guide price around $61–65
- AUD watch — RBA follow-up remarks determine sentiment path
Risk remains elevated with volatility firm — traders remain defensive into key data.


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