Bitcoin is trading within striking distance of the landmark $100,000 level. The “OG” crypto could hit this critical point within minutes, hours or even days.

Oil benchmarks have been hammered this week, shedding over 6% thanks to potent fundamental forces. Brent is under pressure on the daily charts with prices slipping below the 21-day SMA.

A cocktail of high-impact events could present fresh trading opportunities in the week ahead. But the spotlight shines on FXTM’s US30 which may be influenced by geopolitics, top data including the US CPI & big bank earnings.

Risk aversion engulfed global markets yesterday (Tuesday, 1st October) as tensions flared up in the Middle East. Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, sparking fears of a wider conflict in the region.