Gloom never look so good!

Gloom never looked so good for markets! While the US government remains shut, investors are cheering weak jobs data and dovish Fed expectations. ADP numbers showed a surprising loss of 32,000 jobs in September, signaling a cooling labor market — yet equities hit fresh highs. Big Tech continues to lead the charge, fueled by AI excitement and new product launches. Asian tech follows the rally, with Alibaba jumping after analysts raised price targets — a 50% discount from 2021 makes it tempting despite short-term overbought signals. Meanwhile, the dollar is under pressure, EURUSD eyes 1.18–1.20, and sterling braces for the UK Autumn Budget. Safe havens like yen, gold, and the Swiss franc are in focus, with the SNB intervening to limit franc gains. Markets are thriving on gloom — from Fed bets to AI optimism, the paradox has never been clearer. Listen to find out more!