14 October 2026 — Key TakeawaysGoldOANDA:XAUUSDHaloDestinyZEN TRADER | Daily Market Update * US Inflation: September CPI takes centre stage, with headline inflation forecast at 3.6% YoY. * Federal Reserve: Rate hike uncertainty persists; markets price an 80% probability of an October hold. * Geopolitics: Gulf tensions escalate, supporting oil prices and inflation risks. * China: Exports surge 36.3%, beating expectations and supporting trade-sensitive assets. * Equities: Mixed bank earnings and semiconductor concerns weigh on sentiment. * Commodities: Brent reaches $106.30; gold consolidates near $4,160. * FX: Dollar softens as Treasury yields retreat. * Market Outlook: Hot CPI could pressure tech; softer inflation may support risk assets. IG : THE ZEN TRADER