TSMC Posts Record Q3 Revenue, Beating Guidance on AI Chip Demand
📊 TSMC reported record revenue of NT$1.494 trillion in Q3 2026, up 17.6% quarter-over-quarter and approximately 50.9% year-over-year. The result exceeded the upper end of the company's previous guidance by around 2%.
💻 September revenue reached NT$511.86 billion, rising 54.6% year-over-year but slipping 0.6% from August. This marked the second consecutive month with revenue above NT$500 billion, reflecting sustained business momentum.
🔹 Demand for AI chips and preparations for new smartphone launches continue to be viewed by analysts as key growth drivers.
🔎 TSMC is scheduled to release its detailed financial results on October 15. Investors will focus on Q4 revenue guidance, profit margins, and capacity expansion plans to assess the sustainability of its growth.
$WLD – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 0.521 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 38–39 million USD in short liquidations above the current price, clearly exceeding approximately 22–23 million USD in long liquidations below. The liquidity structure therefore carries a fairly clear upside tilt, with around 1.7 times more cumulative liquidity above the market. 📉 Below the market, long-liquidation liquidity is concentrated most heavily across 0.500–0.509. The strongest cluster around 0.503–0.508 contains several bars near 0.9–1.6 million USD, while 0.516–0.518 also shows a bar close to 0.9 million USD. Losing 0.517–0.512 would shift attention toward 0.508–0.503 and then 0.500–0.496. 📈 Above the market, short-liquidation liquidity is heavily concentrated across 0.534–0.548. The strongest cluster around 0.536–0.541 contains bars near 2.0–2.5 million USD, while 0.543–0.548 continues to hold several bars around 1.2–1.7 million USD. Further out, 0.553–0.557 and 0.573–0.576 form additional notable liquidity pockets. 🧭 The broader setup favors the upside because short-liquidation exposure above is clearly larger. Breaking above 0.532–0.536 would expose 0.539–0.548, followed by 0.553–0.557 and 0.573–0.576. Losing 0.517–0.512 would instead increase the probability of a sweep toward 0.508–0.503. #LiquidationMap
$CVX - Mcap 227.21M$ - 24h Sentiment +2.02 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is approximately 1.64% wide. The uptrend has lasted 11 hours 10 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 12.39%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
$ALGO - Mcap 1.17B$ - 24h Sentiment +2.58 Bullish SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is approximately 1.77% wide. The uptrend has lasted 2 hours 3 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 11.06%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
Anglo American Warns of Nickel Operations Closure in Brazil if EU Blocks $500 Million Deal
🇧🇷 Anglo American has warned that it may shut down its nickel operations in Brazil if the European Commission blocks the $500 million sale of its assets to China-linked MMG. The warning comes ahead of a closed-door hearing on October 8.
🇪🇺 The EU is concerned that MMG could redirect low-carbon ferronickel supplies away from Europe toward Chinese-linked stainless steel producers. Anglo American maintains that MMG is the only viable buyer and that a failed deal could force the operations into care and maintenance before eventual closure.
📊 The dispute highlights the EU's challenge of balancing strategic supply security with regulatory oversight. Risks are primarily concentrated in Europe's ferronickel supply chain, while the potential impact on the broader global nickel market remains uncertain.
$SKHY – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 177.2 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 75–76 million USD in short liquidations above the current price, far exceeding approximately 11–12 million USD in long liquidations below. The liquidity structure therefore carries a very strong upside tilt. 📉 Below the market, long-liquidation liquidity is concentrated mainly across 171–177. The most notable cluster sits around 174–176 with several bars near 0.5–1 million USD, while 171–173 also holds smaller liquidity layers. Losing 175–173 would shift attention toward 171–169. 📈 Above the market, short-liquidation liquidity is concentrated heavily across 186–189 and especially 196–200. The 186–189 zone contains several bars around 2–3 million USD, while 196–199 shows major bars around 2.5–3.2 million USD. These are the two strongest liquidity clusters on the map. 🧭 The broader setup strongly favors the upside because short-liquidation exposure above clearly dominates. Breaking above 182–185 would expose 186–189, followed by 194–196 and the major 196–200 liquidity zone. Losing 175–173 would instead increase the probability of a sweep toward 171–169. #LiquidationMap
$ACE - Mcap 21.51M$ - 24h Sentiment -1.50 Bearish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is approximately 3.13% wide. The uptrend has lasted 9 hours 55 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 17.37%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
$JUP - Mcap 1.25B$ - 24h Sentiment +1.89 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is approximately 2.56% wide. The uptrend has lasted 12 hours 5 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 19.29%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
Copper Hits Nearly Two-Week High as China Resumes Trading
📈 Three-month copper futures on the LME rose 0.96% to $14,614.5 per tonne, briefly reaching $14,646.5, their highest level in nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gained 1.41%.
🇨🇳 Chinese markets reopened following the week-long National Day holiday, boosting expectations of inventory restocking and supporting base metal prices.
⛏️ In Chile, a strike at the Centinela mine has raised concerns over copper supply. However, Antofagasta said its production outlook remains unchanged, suggesting the actual impact has yet to materialize.
📊 Despite the price recovery, copper inventories in China increased after the holiday, while spot premiums declined, reflecting cautious physical demand. Supply risks may continue to support prices, but the sustainability of the rally will depend on actual buying activity.
$PUMP – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 0.00618 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 19–20 million USD in short liquidations above the current price, slightly exceeding approximately 18 million USD in long liquidations below. The overall structure is therefore relatively balanced with a mild upside tilt. 📉 Below the market, long-liquidation liquidity is concentrated notably across 0.00555–0.00590. The strongest cluster sits around 0.00582–0.00586 with the largest bar near 1.1 million USD, while 0.00559–0.00566 also contains several bars around 0.5–0.65 million USD. Closer to the current price, 0.00610–0.00618 still holds a smaller liquidity layer. 📈 Above the market, short-liquidation liquidity is concentrated across 0.00632–0.00640 and especially 0.00666–0.00674. The strongest cluster around 0.00668–0.00671 contains a bar near 1 million USD, while 0.00682–0.00688 also shows bars around 0.55–0.65 million USD. 🧭 The broader setup is close to balanced but carries a mild upside tilt. Breaking above 0.00632–0.00640 would expose 0.00648–0.00657, followed by the major 0.00666–0.00674 liquidity zone. Losing 0.00610–0.00608 would instead increase the probability of a sweep toward 0.00590–0.00582 and then 0.00566–0.00559. #LiquidationMap
$MET - Mcap 292.15M$ - 24h Sentiment +4.64 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is approximately 6.80% wide. The uptrend has lasted 16 hours 15 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 67.39%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
$W - Mcap 119.39M$ - 24h Sentiment +5.40 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is approximately 4.57% wide. The uptrend has lasted 11 hours 55 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 30.53%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
Canadian dollar weakens as defensive flows continue to support the USD
📉 The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% to 1.4255 per U.S. dollar during the North American session, moving closer to 1.4293, the 18-month low reached earlier this week. The move mainly reflected broader risk-off sentiment rather than a Canada-specific shock.
🛢️ Oil offered limited support as WTI reversed lower to $88.20 a barrel, down 1.4%. With the U.S. 10-year yield still above 5.3% while its Canadian counterpart hovered near 3.94%, the yield gap continued to favor the dollar.
📊 The 1.4293 area remains a key level for USD/CAD. Friday’s Canadian jobs report, with employment expected to rise by around 9,200 and unemployment seen at 6.5%, together with oil prices, could determine whether that level is broken.
$LTC – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 65.6 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 29–30 million USD in short liquidations above the current price, around three times the approximately 9–10 million USD in long liquidations below. The liquidity structure therefore carries a strong upside tilt. 📉 Below the market, long-liquidation liquidity is concentrated mainly across 63.0–65.1. A notable cluster sits around 64.3–64.9 with several bars near 0.4–0.6 million USD, while 63.1–63.6 also holds a cluster around 0.3–0.5 million USD. Losing 65.1–64.7 would shift attention toward 64.3–63.9 and then 63.5–63.1. 📈 Above the market, short-liquidation liquidity is heavily concentrated across 67.8–68.9. The strongest cluster sits around 68.0–68.6 with several bars near 0.9–1.3 million USD. Further out, 72.2–73.4 forms another major liquidity band with multiple bars around 0.6–1.0 million USD. 🧭 The broader setup strongly favors the upside because short-liquidation exposure above dominates. Breaking above 66.5–67.2 would expose 67.8–68.9, followed by 71.3–71.8 and the major 72.2–73.4 zone. Losing 65.1–64.7 would instead increase the probability of a sweep toward 64.3–63.9. #LiquidationMap
$HOME - Mcap 25.06M$ - 24h Sentiment Neutral SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + meets positive simplification with a previously highly profitable Long order, the current support zone is approximately 0.59% wide. The uptrend has lasted 3 hours 36 minutes, with a maximum recorded price increase of 5.51%. If price loses this support zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse downward.
$MSTU SC02 M5 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is approximately 1.80% wide. The downtrend has lasted 20 hours 25 minutes, with a maximum recorded price decline of 14.61%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse upward.
U.S. 10-Year Borrowing Cost Hits Highest Since 2000 Despite Strong Auction Demand
📊 The U.S. Treasury reopened $39 billion of 10-year notes at a 5.300% yield, the highest borrowing cost for this maturity since November 2000. Compared with the September auction, the yield has risen by nearly 47 basis points.
🏦 Demand remained firm, with a 2.77 bid-to-cover ratio. Indirect bidders took more than 80% of the competitive allocation, while primary dealers were left with only about 2.5%. The auction also stopped through by roughly 1.8 basis points, indicating solid absorption.
📉 The 10-year yield fell from around 5.316% before the result to 5.273% afterward, after touching 5.361% earlier in the session. The result provided short-term relief for bonds, but did not change the broader backdrop of persistently elevated U.S. yields.
$LINK – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 13.35 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 33–34 million USD in short liquidations above the current price, more than three times the approximately 10–11 million USD in long liquidations below. The liquidity structure therefore carries a strong upside tilt. 📉 Below the market, long-liquidation liquidity is concentrated mainly across 13.00–13.28. Notable clusters sit around 13.05–13.12 with a bar near 0.7–0.75 million USD and 13.18–13.25 with a larger bar around 0.8–0.85 million USD. Losing 13.28–13.18 would shift attention toward 13.10–13.00 and then 12.85–12.78. 📈 Above the market, short-liquidation liquidity becomes much denser from 14.20 upward. A strong cluster sits around 14.30–14.50 with several bars near 0.8–1.25 million USD, while 14.60–14.75 is the standout zone with bars around 1.5–1.7 million USD. Further out, 14.75–14.90 continues to hold dense liquidity. 🧭 The broader setup strongly favors the upside because short-liquidation exposure above dominates. Breaking above 13.60–13.70 would expose 13.90–14.20, followed by the major 14.30–14.50 and 14.60–14.75 liquidity zones. Losing 13.28–13.18 would instead increase the probability of a sweep toward 13.10–13.00. #LiquidationMap
$ZAMA - Mcap 192.98M$ - 24h Sentiment -1.38 Bearish SC02 M5 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is approximately 0.89% wide. The downtrend has lasted 19 hours 20 minutes, with a maximum recorded price decline of 8.83%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse upward.
$VELO - Mcap 93.74M$ - 24h Sentiment +5.00 Bullish SC02 M1 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + meets positive simplification with a previously highly profitable Short order, the current resistance zone is approximately 0.34% wide. The downtrend has lasted 2 hours 15 minutes, with a maximum recorded price decline of 2.09%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend is highly likely to reverse upward.