Global financial markets are reacting sharply to the ongoing US federal government shutdown, which has reintroduced a significant level of uncertainty. The immediate consequence has been further weakness in the US Dollar (USD), which receded to new multi-day lows as investors assessed the implications of the political impasse.The US Dollar …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is experiencing a significant downturn, extending its slide for a fourth straight session and hitting a four-week low. The correction follows a surge to a near two-month high just last Friday. This renewed selloff has pushed WTI prices down sharply, with the commodity currently …

The Bank of Canada (BoC) released its latest meeting minutes, highlighting ongoing concerns about the impact of U.S. trade policies while maintaining cautious optimism about the Canadian economy’s outlook. Policymakers continue to monitor the ripple effects from past trade disputes and anticipate further challenges linked to the renegotiation of the …

U.S. stocks showed resilience on Wednesday as traders navigated the latest government shutdown, hopeful that the funding lapse would be brief and have limited economic fallout. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded largely flat. Earlier in the session, …

The U.S. manufacturing sector showed a modest improvement in September, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI edging up to 49.1 from 48.7 in August, slightly surpassing expectations. While the index remains below the 50 mark, signaling a continued contraction, the slight uptick suggests that the pace of decline is easing.Several subcomponents …

The October 2025 U.S. government shutdown has cast a long shadow over financial markets, exposing vulnerabilities across multiple asset classes and prompting investors to reassess risk and strategy. With over 900,000 federal employees temporarily furloughed, key government operations have halted, slowing both the release of economic data and regulatory oversight. …

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $114,302, remaining stable near its highest point since September at $114,842. Investors are watching the $115,000 level closely, as a breakthrough could signal renewed bullish momentum.The cryptocurrency has seen notable institutional interest, with ETFs recording significant inflows in recent days. On the last day of …

The Japanese Yen maintained its safe-haven appeal on Tuesday, nudging USD/JPY slightly lower for a third consecutive session as worries over a potential US government shutdown weighed on the Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is trading near 147.769, down just 0.03% from the previous close of 147.807.Investors …

On September 30, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a modest pullback, influenced by investor concerns over a potential government shutdown. The S&P 500 declined by 0.13%, closing at 4,325, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.26%, ending at 13,456. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, settling at 34,678 .Despite this …

Crude oil prices dipped on September 30, 2025, as markets weighed a mix of rising supply and subdued demand. Brent crude traded at $66.13 per barrel, down 0.94% from the previous close of $66.76, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also fell, reflecting investor caution amid market uncertainty.Supply-side pressures continue to …