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NASDAQ 100 dips near 28,200 amid US-Iran talks; Microsoft earnings boost AI outlook; platinum and forex markets mixed.

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03 Nov 2026, 16:54 WIB
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NASDAQ 100 dips near 28,200 amid US-Iran talks; Microsoft earnings boost AI outlook; platinum and forex markets mixed.

The NASDAQ 100 trades near 28,196, hovering around its 200-day EMA, influenced by potential US-Iran nuclear concessions and upcoming US labor data. Microsoft’s strong quarterly earnings, driven by cloud and AI growth, suggest ongoing commercial demand in tech. Platinum prices fluctuate amid supply concerns and economic slowdown risks, while forex pairs EUR/CHF and AUD/JPY reflect interest rate differentials favoring European and Australian currencies respectively. Investors watch for momentum and key economic data this week to guide market direction.

Microsoft shares on Pluang are priced at USD 514.61, up 1.48% on the day, with a market cap of $3.77 trillion as of Nov 03, 2026 22:21 WIB. Despite strong earnings, most Pluang users are selling MSFT, with 90% of orders to sell and only 10% to buy at this time.

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