The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000 as weak consumer sentiment data gave investors pause. The University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index fell much faster than anticipated, signaling rising apprehension among consumers. While major indexes are still broadly higher for the week, …

The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip. The currency’s modest recovery comes as the dollar weakens following a disappointing report on US consumer sentiment. The University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey revealed a drop in consumer confidence to a four-month …

The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of the UK’s labor market. With key employment data set for release next week, the pound’s volatility is expected to increase. The currency’s performance hinges on whether the new data confirms a sharper-than-expected cooling of …

A series of weaker-than-expected inflation reports for both producers and consumers in the U.S. has strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since December 2024. In response, the U.S. Dollar (USD) has resumed its decline as the week’s busy economic calendar concludes with the release of …

The Trump administration has requested that a federal appeals court suspend an order allowing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her position. This action comes amid allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook, which the administration claims are damaging to the Fed’s credibility.The administration argues that Cook must be …

On Thursday, US financial markets saw a decline in government bond yields. This was in response to mixed economic data that highlighted stable inflation and a rise in unemployment claims. This news has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting.The yield on the …

The financial landscape is currently a puzzle of conflicting signals. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is hitting record highs, a traditional sign of a strong economy and robust corporate health. On the other, key economic data points like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and jobless claims are …

In the current market landscape, a confusing mix of economic signals has triggered a frenzy of optimism on Wall Street. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has soared to new heights, fueled by hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates. On the other, data …

WTI erases early-week gains as it drops over 2% to trade at $62.20. In August, OPEC+ production increased by 509,000 barrels per day, reaching 42.4 million barrels per day. The IEA lowers its demand prediction to 740,000 bpd and warns of a 2.5 million bpd global surplus in H2 2025.As …

Gold’s recent surge to a new record high has stalled, but the precious metal remains poised for further gains. Despite mixed US inflation data, the overall economic picture points to an increasingly clear path for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This has solidified the market’s belief that policy easing is …