Tech Setback and Trade Worries Cool Markets as Volatility Holds Low
Today’s Market Insights: Thursday, 23.10.2025
📈 Market Mood:
Neutral. Equities are paused as weak tech earnings and trade fears weigh, even though volatility is still low.
🗓 Today’s Key Events:
13:30 London / 08:30 New York - Canada Core Retail Sales m/m - key signal of domestic demand that could sway BoC expectations.
13:30 London / 08:30 New York - Canada Retail Sales m/m - broader gauge of consumer activity.
15:00 London / 10:00 New York - U.S. Existing Home Sales - insight into housing market resilience amid sticky rates.
🌐 Market Moving News:
The Netflix share price plunged nearly 10% after a weak outlook, dragging the broader market.
Asian markets retreated for a second day amid renewed U.S. software-export curbs toward China and weak tech earnings.
Gold prices see a further decline, testing support near $4,000 amid mixed risk sentiment.
Asset Snapshots:
⚪ S&P 500: Neutral - mixed earnings and trade jitters keep upside in check.
⚪ USD (DXY): Neutral - steady as trade concerns counter risk appetite.
⚪ Gold: Neutral - remains elevated but profit-taking pressure building.
🟢 Oil: Bullish - breaking higher on new U.S. sanctions against Russian producers.
⚪ Bitcoin: Neutral - holding near key levels amid cautious risk sentiment.
Bias Meter:
⚪ Neutral. The market is balanced between upside potential from earnings and downside risk from trade and tech setbacks.
Price Action Notes:
Tech stocks are likely to lead moves today; big misses could drag indices.
Watch CAD pairs closely - strong retail data could lift the loonie.
Monitor support levels in gold to gauge risk sentiment shifts.
Volatility Watch (VIX)
18.59 (+3.97%) - slightly higher but still subdued, showing that markets are stabilizing after last week’s turbulence.
What’s the one move you’re watching today?
Trade smart and enjoy the ride.
Disclaimer:
This newsletter is for information only and not financial advice. Markets carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research or consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.