Italy’s industrial output fell sharply in October, highlighting renewed pressure on the country’s manufacturing sector after a brief rebound in September. Data released Wednesday showed industrial production declined 1.0% month-on-month, far worse than expectations for a 0.3% drop in a Reuters poll of analysts. The setback followed a 2.7% rise …

Bitcoin traded higher on Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of a widely expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cut later in the day. However, upside momentum remained constrained by growing expectations that the central bank will pair the cut with hawkish forward guidance. By 01:55 ET (06:55 GMT), Bitcoin was up …

European equities traded without clear direction on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate decision later in the day. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1% France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1% U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher Fed Decision in Focus …

Gold prices were steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding firm ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the day. Silver, however, dominated the metals complex, surging to a fresh record high on expectations of tightening supplies and rising demand in 2026. …

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …

The U.S. dollar held largely steady on Tuesday as traders braced for a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while the Australian dollar firmed after its central bank signaled no need for further easing. The U.S. dollar index dipped 0.1% to 98.977, with investors preparing not only for …

Bitcoin dipped on Tuesday as investors adopted a risk-off stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where markets widely expect an interest-rate cut. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 1.5% at $90,011.6 by 01:16 ET (06:16 GMT), holding within a narrow $90,000–$92,000 trading band. Caution Prevails Ahead of …

German exports unexpectedly rose in October, supported by stronger trade within the European Union, even as shipments to the United States and China fell sharply amid ongoing tariff and demand pressures. Exports from Europe’s largest economy inched up 0.1% on the month, defying expectations for a 0.5% decline, according to …

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s more than 2% slide, as traders monitored geopolitical developments, ample supply signals, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Brent crude futures slipped 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $62.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 13 cents, or …

Gold prices were broadly stable in Asian trading on Tuesday, with traders adopting a cautious stance ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are widely expected to deliver another interest rate cut. Although the yellow metal has shown mild weakness in early December, it remains on track …