Euro-dollar currency futures contract hovered near 1.082, driving modest tailwinds for multinational corporate earnings. A stable forex backdrop could favor export-heavy equities. Time will tell if gold continues to reach further record highs in the coming quarters. At over $3,440 in August, the leading precious metal that is a commodity and a currency reserve asset will now set a course for achieving the ninth consecutive quarterly record high in Q4 2025. IRON ORE CHINA PORTSIDE FUTURES: MANAGE PORTSIDE PRICE RISK S&P 500 futures contract options volume spiked as traders hedge for next week’s inflation data. Elevated open interest suggests positioning for volatility plays rather than directional bets.
