Markets
What is moving global markets today, from interest-rate expectations and the US dollar to gold and oil, explained in plain English with what it means for traders.
The rand fell about 1.2% to R16.975 per dollar on Friday, a seven-month low, as hot US inflation lifted the dollar before next week’s SARB decision.
EUR/USD closed near 1.10 as the dollar hit a 19-month high on Fed hike bets. What analysts expect next week for the euro, pound and yen.
AMD and Broadcom rose about 18% this week as investors bought Nvidia rivals after Jensen Huang resigned, despite a sharp Friday drop.
The S&P 500 gained 2.5% this week, its best since August, despite a 0.4% Friday dip, Nvidia CEO turmoil and 5% bond yields.
Bitcoin fell below $69,000 on 13 Nov 2026, its lowest since August, as a strong dollar hit crypto and gold. 59% of WiseProp Trader bitcoin trades were sells.