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Central banks, rates, supervision and market structure, reported from the primary document: the speech, the statement, the projections or the report. Each article says what changed, why it matters and what to check next.

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S&P overnight gaps: 6 of 8 filled in the first hour when the open was inside yesterday's value area, one author reports
Markets

S&P overnight gaps: 6 of 8 filled in the first hour when the open was inside yesterday's value area, one author reports

One TradingView author's 21-session sample of S&P futures gaps: 6 of 8 filled in the first hour from inside value, 2 of 9 from outside the range.

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Lagarde: energy shock too large to look through, but a measured response remains appropriate
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Lagarde: energy shock too large to look through, but a measured response remains appropriate

Lagarde says the ECB won't ignore the energy shock but will respond in measured steps. Rates at 2.50%, inflation at 3.8%, and what to watch on 29 Oct.

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Waller expects more Fed rate hikes if data come in as expected, with timing left open
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Waller expects more Fed rate hikes if data come in as expected, with timing left open

Fed Governor Waller said on Oct. 8, 2026 he expects more rate hikes if data come in as expected, but did not tie them to consecutive meetings.

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ECB's Elderson reports 1,200 more supervisory measures closed than created in 2025, with review due mid-October
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ECB's Elderson reports 1,200 more supervisory measures closed than created in 2025, with review due mid-October

ECB Banking Supervision closed 1,200 more measures than it created in 2025, from a stock of about 12,000. A one-off review of that stock starts in mid-October.

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How to Start Investing as a Beginner: The Steps in Order
explainer

How to Start Investing as a Beginner: The Steps in Order

Start in order: build an emergency fund, pay off high-interest debt, then invest a fixed amount regularly in diversified funds. Losses can happen.

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What Is a Market Maker? Bid, Ask, Spread and the Risks Behind the Quote
DeFi

What Is a Market Maker? Bid, Ask, Spread and the Risks Behind the Quote

A market maker quotes a price to buy and a price to sell, trading for its own account. How the spread works, the risks it carries and the rules.

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What is a sideways market? How to identify a range-bound market
Trading

What is a sideways market? How to identify a range-bound market

A sideways market moves within a horizontal range with no clear trend. How to spot one by range, volatility and volume, why it forms, and the terms used.

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What is a trailing stop? How it moves, when it sells, and what it can't promise
Trading

What is a trailing stop? How it moves, when it sells, and what it can't promise

A trailing stop is a stop order whose trigger follows the price by a set dollar or percentage gap and stays put when price falls. Worked examples and risks.

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Stock line chart: what it shows and how to read it
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Stock line chart: what it shows and how to read it

A stock line chart joins closing prices over time. How to read the axes, pick a timeframe and scale, compare assets, and what the line hides.

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