The primary driver behind President Trump’s threat to block Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is the looming threat of a digital monopoly. While Netflix views the $83 billion deal (including debt) as a strategic evolution, the White House sees a concentration of power that could fundamentally break competition in …

The US dollar ended last week lower, pressured by a mix of economic data and political developments. Among the key drivers were weaker macroeconomic indicators, comments from President Donald Trump, and reports about potential successors to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Together, these factors reinforced expectations of a rate cut …

The US dollar edged lower on Friday, losing less than 0.1%, though it remained comfortably above the five-week low it reached on Thursday. The mild pullback came as stronger equity markets reduced demand for safe-haven liquidity, while growing expectations of an interest-rate cut at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher on Friday, adding around 150 points as investors welcomed fresh signs that US inflation is continuing its gentle retreat. Despite the data being delayed due to the historic government shutdown, the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report delivered exactly what markets wanted to …

Gold prices remained firm above the important $4,200 mark on Thursday, reflecting a calm but watchful market mood as investors await next week’s crucial Federal Reserve meeting. Despite a slight dip, gold continues to show remarkable strength after a year of exceptional gains and remains one of the standout performers …

Oil prices climbed on Friday, lifted by geopolitical shocks that overshadowed otherwise bearish supply signals. Traders who had braced for a quiet session were jolted by fresh headlines from Europe, where hopes of a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire collapsed and French President Emmanuel Macron issued his sharpest warning yet against “appeasement.” By …

The delayed September U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report landed with the calmer inflation readings markets were hoping for. Core PCE—the Fed’s favored gauge—slowed to 2.8% year over year, with monthly price pressures broadly in line with expectations, reinforcing the case that disinflation remains intact despite autumn volatility. The delay …

As 2025 draws to a close, global markets are heading toward one of the most dramatic year-ends in recent memory. While U.S. equities, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies are delivering historic gains, the U.S. dollar and oil are suffering deep, structural declines. The shift is driven by a powerful trifecta: expectations …

U.S. Treasury yields have surged in recent days, driven by a combination of global monetary signals and key U.S. economic data.The main catalyst was comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda earlier this week, hinting at a possible interest rate hike in the near future. This boosted the Japanese …

The announcement that President Donald Trump has chosen a successor to Jerome Powell at the helm of the Federal Reserve has sent ripples across global markets. With Powell’s term ending in May 2026, investors are bracing for a shift in monetary policy that could redefine the balance between growth and …