This weekly update explores how artificial intelligence is changing the way people trade in financial markets around the world. The most significant development comes from improvements in AI-powered trading software and the continued growth of companies making AI technology.

Vantage Point AI, a company that creates smart computer programs for traders, made an important announcement about upgrading their system. They explained that their software has moved away from using direct futures contracts and now uses ETFs instead. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell something at a future date, while ETFs are like baskets of investments that trade on stock exchanges. This change helps their neural network AI system work better because ETFs provide more consistent and reliable data.

The neural network at the heart of Vantage Point's system is like a digital brain that learns patterns in market data. By switching to ETFs, this AI brain gets cleaner information without gaps or noise that used to come from individual futures contracts. The company says this improvement helps their algorithms make better predictions. ETFs also have better liquidity, which means they're easier to buy and sell, and they trade during more hours of the day.

One of the coolest features of this AI system is that it can predict market movements 1-3 days in advance. The software looks at something called "intermarket correlations," which means it studies how different markets affect each other. For instance, if the U.S. dollar gets stronger, it might make gold cheaper, or if stock markets go down, people might buy more gold as a safe investment. Understanding these connections helps traders make smarter decisions.

During the week of October 20, 2025, the Vantage Point AI system was tracking many different markets. It looked at the dollar index (which measures how strong the U.S. dollar is), gold prices, stock market indexes, Bitcoin, and currencies from countries like Australia and New Zealand. The AI uses special tools called the "Neural Index" and "Predicted RSI" to figure out if prices might go up or down. These indicators help traders know when might be a good time to enter or exit trades.

In the United States stock market, technology companies related to AI had a strong week. The S&P 500 index went up 0.4%, the Nasdaq rose 0.7%, and the Dow Jones added 0.2% on October 16. Nvidia, a company that makes powerful computer chips for AI, saw its stock price climb nearly 2%. Another chip company called Broadcom jumped 3%. These gains happened because TSMC, the world's largest chip manufacturer, reported that their profits were up 39% and they expect to grow even more.

The excitement about AI chips shows that artificial intelligence is becoming more important in many industries. Companies need these special chips to run AI programs, whether it's for self-driving cars, robots, or trading software like Vantage Point AI. When TSMC announced they would invest up to $42 billion in new equipment and facilities, it showed that demand for AI technology will keep growing.

However, markets aren't always smooth sailing. During this week, there were challenges from trade tensions between the United States and China. President Trump talked about possibly putting 100% tariffs (which are like taxes) on Chinese goods. This kind of news can make markets jumpy and unpredictable. There was also a government shutdown in the U.S. that delayed important economic reports. These situations show why traders need help from AI systems - there's too much information for humans to process alone.

The Federal Reserve, which is like the bank for all U.S. banks, was considering cutting interest rates. Lower interest rates usually help stock markets go up because it's cheaper for companies to borrow money. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said they might cut rates by a quarter-point but warned they need to be careful. The economy showed mixed signals - some parts looked strong while others looked weak.

Interestingly, while AI is helping traders, experts warned that the stock market rally was concentrated in just a few big technology companies. Adam Turnquist from LPL Financial said this concentration creates risk because if those few companies have problems, the whole market could fall. This is another reason why AI trading tools that can track many different markets at once are valuable.

Looking at specific predictions from the Vantage Point AI system, the software suggested that gold might come under some pressure during the week, though any drop would likely be temporary. For Bitcoin, the AI indicated that as long as prices stayed above $93,804 (the year's starting price), there was still room for the cryptocurrency to go higher. The system predicted Bitcoin could reach around $113,633 if it held above the psychological level of $100,000. These kinds of specific price targets help traders plan their strategies.

This weekly update demonstrates that AI is becoming an essential tool for modern trading, helping people navigate complex global markets by spotting patterns and connections that would be impossible for humans to see on their own.