Here are today's directional views from the global research desks of Ventura Prime FX! These are starting points for your own research to identify opportunities that make sense for you.
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DAILY NEWS BRIEF - MARKET OUTLOOK
October 18, 2026
 
   
 
EUR/USD   GBP/USD   USD/JPY   Gold   Silver   Crude Oil (WTI)   Dow Jones (CME)   S&P 500 (CME)  
 
 
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  Please note that due to market volatility, some of the key levels may have already been reached and scenarios played out.
 
 
     
 
EUR/USD intraday : 1.1273 in sight
 
Our pivot point is at 1.1219.
 
Our preference:
The upside prevails as long as 1.1219 is support, with 1.1273 and 1.1285 as targets
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 1.1219, expect 1.1199 and 1.1186.
 
Comment:
The RSI is above its neutrality area at 50. The price is below its 20 period moving average (1.1244) but above its 50 period moving average (1.1231).
 
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GBP/USD intraday : Pivot threshold in sight
 
Our pivot point is at 1.3341.
 
Our preference:
In spite of the current rebound, our pivot threshold at 1.3341 has not been hit and our target remains 1.3268
 
Alternative scenario:
Above 1.3341, look for 1.3367 and 1.3383.
 
Comment:
Price is close to our pivot level; this could be the last opportunity for a reversal.
 
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USD/JPY intraday : Expect 157.58
 
Our pivot point is at 158.59.
 
Our preference:
Under pressure below 158.59, with 157.58 and 157.34 as targets
 
Alternative scenario:
Above 158.59, look for 158.99 and 159.23.
 
Comment:
The RSI is below its neutrality area at 50. The price stands below its 20 and 50 period moving average (respectively at 157.99 and 158.00).
 
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Gold intraday : Target level as a potential turning point
 
Our pivot point is at 4,110.
 
Our preference:
The upside prevails as long as 4,110 is support, with 4,195 and 4,217 as targets
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 4,110, expect 4,073 and 4,051.
 
Comment:
With prices now approaching our initial target, this level may prompt a throwback. That said, a decisive break above it could also act as a catalyst for further upside.
 
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Silver intraday : Expect 58.29
 
Our pivot point is at 56.31.
 
Our preference:
The upside prevails as long as 56.31 is support, with 58.29 and 58.82 as targets
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 56.31, expect 55.42 and 54.89.
 
Comment:
The current technical structure demands that traders preserve the setup and wait for a market resolution.
 
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Crude Oil (WTI)‎ (Z6)‎ intraday: further advance.
 
Pivot:
96.70
 
Our preference:
Long positions above 96.70 with targets at 100.00 & 102.00 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 96.70 look for further downside with 94.70 & 93.60 as targets.
 
Comment:
The RSI is mixed to bullish.
 
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Dow Jones (CME)‎ (Z6)‎ intraday: the downside prevails.
 
Pivot:
52530
 
Our preference:
Short positions below 52530 with targets at 51900 & 51600 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Above 52530 look for further upside with 52820 & 53100 as targets.
 
Comment:
The RSI is mixed to bearish.
 
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S&P 500 (CME)‎ (Z6)‎ intraday: turning down.
 
Pivot:
7810
 
Our preference:
Short positions below 7810 with targets at 7630 & 7560 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Above 7810 look for further upside with 7837 & 7875 as targets.
 
Comment:
The RSI is mixed to bearish.
 
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