Trading Post

Weekly Trading Signals - Week of 2026-10-26

Published: 2026-10-24 Target: Monday 2026-10-26 open Horizon: 1-3 day trades

Market context from the past week: S&P 500 closed down 0.5% and Nasdaq down 0.7% amid AI capital-spending worries and a telecom selloff on SpaceX wireless carrier reports. Oil surged on Middle East supply risks with Brent near $117 after Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure. Hot inflation data (CPI at 3.7% y/y) keeps Fed hike odds elevated for December under Chair Warsh while October FOMC is expected to hold. Energy stocks outperformed while precious metals sold off on higher rate expectations.

Stocks

Symbol Signal Entry (Monday open estimate) Take Profit Stop-Loss Short Reasoning
CCI BUY $87.00 $92.00 $84.00 Strong 10% gain on SpaceX wireless infrastructure demand volume spike above short-term averages bullish sentiment on tower operators.
SLB BUY $53.20 $56.50 $51.00 Energy sector momentum with oil at multi-month highs earnings support volume elevated above 5-day SMA.
CRWD BUY $255.00 $270.00 $245.00 Cybersecurity leader +7% on volume recovery above short averages positive sentiment amid tech volatility.
T SELL $20.80 $19.50 $21.50 Telecom pressure from SpaceX competition report sharp decline high volume below short-term SMA negative sentiment.
BE SELL $190.00 $175.00 $200.00 Post-earnings drop of over 12% volume elevated below 5-day SMA negative reaction despite guidance raise.
NVDA HOLD $211.00 - - Slight decline on high volume mixed AI sentiment no clear break of short averages.

Forex

Symbol Signal Entry (Monday open estimate) Take Profit Stop-Loss Short Reasoning
EURUSD SELL 1.1190 1.1100 1.1250 Price below short averages French fiscal stress and high oil weigh on euro negative sentiment RSI oversold but downtrend intact.
USDJPY SELL 156.80 155.50 157.80 Yen strength on risk aversion and lower yields price below averages sell rallies preferred ahead of central bank week.
GBPUSD HOLD 1.3370 - - Mixed signals holding near support after UK data no clear volume-driven break of 5-day SMA.
AUDUSD BUY 0.7020 0.7100 0.6960 RBA repricing support buy dips above short averages positive relative momentum despite risk-off.
USDCAD HOLD 1.3995 - - Testing 1.40 resistance oil support for CAD offsets USD strength no decisive signal.
USDCHF HOLD 0.8240 - - Neutral technicals Swiss franc haven demand balanced by USD moves.

Commodities

Symbol Signal Entry (Monday open estimate) Take Profit Stop-Loss Short Reasoning
CL BUY $103.50 $108.00 $100.00 Geopolitical supply risks from Houthi/Saudi attacks Brent above $116 momentum volume elevated above 5-day SMA bullish energy sentiment.
GC SELL $4010 $3920 $4080 Drop below $4000 on higher oil-driven rate expectations volume decline relative to prior weeks below short SMA negative sentiment.
SI SELL $54.00 $51.50 $55.50 Steeper drop than gold to near 2026 lows industrial demand concerns below averages volume soft.
NG SELL $3.05 $2.85 $3.20 Mild weather forecasts oversold but downtrend volume decline negative near-term sentiment.
HG HOLD $6.50 - - Mixed after bounce from lows LME stocks rising no clear momentum break.

Crypto

Symbol Signal Entry (Monday open estimate) Take Profit Stop-Loss Short Reasoning
BTC HOLD $80800 - - Flat around $80.5k-81.5k slight weekly decline ETF outflows no volume spike or clear SMA break neutral sentiment.
ETH HOLD $2370 - - Under short averages mild weakness no decisive volume or sentiment shift.
SOL HOLD $102.50 - - Channel break risk but volume average no strong bullish or bearish confirmation.
BNB BUY $735 $760 $710 Relative strength +2-4% on week volume support above short SMA positive sentiment vs broader market.
ZEC HOLD $1170 - - High volatility mixed gains no sustained volume spike above averages.

Portfolio Allocation Suggestion

35% Stocks / 20% Crypto / 30% Commodities / 15% Forex

Overall Risk Score: High Estimated Max Profit Potential: 6-8%

Risk elevated from oil geopolitics inflation and AI equity volatility. Favor energy longs and selective short equities/precious metals into Monday open. All signals target 1-3 day horizon with Monday open estimates based on Friday closes and overnight futures where available. Not financial advice.