Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

The official calendar for the 2026 Champions of the Future Euro Series has been revealed, confirming the accuracy of our forecast shared on October 23rd.

Gold prices remain steady near the $4,000 mark as traders prepare for important US economic data. This weekly forecast analyzes signals from the Federal Reserve, upcoming economic events, and potential market breakouts.

The GBP/USD exchange rate dropped to 1.3097, marking its lowest point since April. This decline was influenced by a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, ongoing fiscal challenges in the UK, and increasing U.S. yields.

The USD/JPY exchange rate is influenced by rising U.S. yields following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication that rate cuts are not assured. This has strengthened the dollar and focused attention on upcoming U.S. data releases.

Rabobank has raised its six-month forecast for the Australian dollar to 0.67 against the US dollar. The currency has strengthened significantly in the G10, with a 1.70% increase against the Swiss franc and a 1.68% rise versus the British pound.

The United States and China have reached consensus on several important aspects of a potential trade agreement, which helps to alleviate market concerns about a possible escalation into a new cold war.

The USD/JPY exchange rate is influenced by U.S. yields following Jerome Powell's indication that rate cuts are not assured. This stance has strengthened the dollar and shifted focus to upcoming U.S. economic data.

The euro has fallen to 1.1523, marking its lowest level in three months, following a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve that has strengthened the US dollar. This drop has widened the yield gap between the euro and the dollar.

The exchange rate for the US Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD) concluded the week at 1.4011, maintaining its position above the significant 1.40 mark due to stronger US economic indicators.

Thailand's Fiscal Policy Office predicts that the baht will strengthen to 31.8 per US dollar by 2026, driven by a declining dollar and increased capital inflows.

The weekly forecast for AUD/USD indicates a subdued outlook, as the US dollar remains steady due to the Federal Reserve's cautious stance and changing risk sentiment.

Ava Labs has officially transferred the infrastructure for BTC.b, the bitcoin-backed token on the Avalanche blockchain, to Lombard Finance to enable multi-chain usage.

Crypto investors are gearing up for a potential explosive bull run in 2025, reminiscent of the significant surge seen in 2021. Analysts are evaluating which cryptocurrencies, including BNB, AVAX, and BlockchainFX, could lead this upcoming cycle as Bitcoin regains its dominance in the market.

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently stabilizing at approximately $18.30, while attention in the cryptocurrency market is increasingly focused on Blazpay, a promising new player in the presale phase.

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently priced at $18.39, reflecting a decline of 6.6% in the past 24 hours. This drop places it below $19 and indicates underperformance compared to many other major altcoins, as overall market risk sentiment continues to weaken.

Lombard, an on-chain finance platform focused on Bitcoin, announced on the 31st that it has successfully acquired the Avalanche Bitcoin bridge asset, known as 'BTC.b'.

During each crypto bull run, a new contender often emerges to capture market attention. In 2021, Solana (SOL) and Avalanche (AVAX) were at the forefront due to their impressive speed and performance. Now, RentStac (RNS) is gaining traction and could potentially surprise investors with its future prospects.

LivLive ($LIVE) is an innovative Web3 project that aims to reward individuals for their everyday activities through blockchain technology.

Avalanche's price prediction is gaining attention as AVAX works to restore investor sentiment and liquidity, while new narratives begin to develop around smaller market cap assets.

LivLive is currently at the forefront of the top crypto presales for 2025, driven by increasing demand for real-world rewards and augmented reality technology. As the SPOOKY40 promotion comes to a close, buyers are eager to take advantage of a 40 percent bonus.

Solana and XRP are currently experiencing a slowdown, creating opportunities for other emerging projects such as HBAR, PUMP, and Remittix (RTX), which are gaining attention for their rapid growth.

Solana (SOL) has achieved remarkable success in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, processing around 70 million transactions daily and amassing over $143 billion in monthly decentralized exchange (DEX) volume as of October 30.

Sandwich attacks on the Solana network have escalated significantly, resulting in the extraction of over $3.2 million in SOL during October 2025. In response to this issue, Jito has banned an additional 15 validators.

Solana (SOL-USD) is currently trading at approximately $186, maintaining its position above $180 despite significant profit-taking and macroeconomic pressures. Additionally, inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have exceeded $700 million.

Solana remains steady above $180, even amid weak market sentiment, as ETF inflows exceed $700 million. This surge indicates growing institutional interest, although SOL needs to break certain resistance levels to gain further momentum.