Oil prices soared to a seven-week high, climbing approximately 2% on Wednesday, driven by an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories and mounting supply disruptions in key oil-producing regions. Brent crude futures rose $1.64, or 2.4%, settling at $69.27 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped approximately 150 points on Wednesday, reflecting a broader market retreat as investor enthusiasm wanes. After hitting record highs earlier this week, the Dow fell to a low of 270 points down, settling around 46,150. Despite the pullback, the index remains firmly bullish, trading 6.5% …

Bitcoin’s Quiet Phase: A Precursor to Big Moves?Bitcoin is currently experiencing a period of unusually low volatility, with market indicators painting a picture of calm before a potential storm. Exchange reserves for Bitcoin are nearing multi-year lows, suggesting a shrinking supply of coins available for immediate sale. Historically, such a …

In an interview with Simon Archer, Editor of West Midlands Magazine, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey hinted at further reductions in interest rates, signaling a cautious yet dovish approach to monetary policy. Bailey emphasized that the trajectory of rate cuts will hinge on the continued decline of inflation, underscoring …

The EUR/USD exchange rate remained resilient on Tuesday, staying firm above the 1.1800 level despite economic data signaling a slowdown in both the United States and the Eurozone. With modest gains of about 0.09%, the pair reflected a market dynamic where investor risk appetite continued to pressure the US Dollar, …

Crude oil prices surged during the North American trading session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, driven by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s cautious economic outlook and mounting concerns over global supply disruptions. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.66% to close at $63.83 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed 1.59% …

The USD/CAD exchange rate has climbed for two consecutive days, posting a short-term gain of approximately 0.5%, buoyed by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s measured remarks on monetary policy. Despite this uptick, the US Dollar’s momentum remains hesitant, with the pair stuck in a directionless range, reflecting market indecision. Meanwhile, …

U.S. stocks have shattered records relentlessly, but cracks are showing. On September 23, 2025, the rally stalled: the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.9%. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s stark warning—that equities look “fairly highly valued”—poured cold water on …

Gold prices have pushed further into record territory, achieving a new all-time high of $3,791.255 on Tuesday, fueled by prospects of additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that sustain robust safe-haven buying. As of 19:24 GMT+2, gold is trading at $3,783.140, marking a 0.98% gain from …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the potential inflationary impact of tariff increases during Tuesday’s speech on the U.S. economic outlook. He emphasized that such measures could lead to somewhat higher inflation, though he expressed confidence in managing these effects to prevent them from becoming a persistent issue.Powell assured that …