Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran’s renewed push for rapid interest rate reductions has spotlighted tensions in monetary policy, particularly as economic indicators flash warning signs amid the U.S. government shutdown. On October 3, 2025, during a Bloomberg Television interview, Miran advocated for an assertive adjustment to neutral rates, arguing it …
Read More »Is Wall Street’s Record Rally Ignoring the Shutdown’s Hidden Dangers?
Wall Street shattered records on October 3, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging over 500 points, defying the ongoing U.S. government shutdown now in its third day. This bold advance pushes a provocative argument: markets are betting big on resilience, shrugging off policy chaos and economic headwinds as …
Read More »US Government Shutdown Fuels Pound’s Comeback
The ongoing US government shutdown, now in its third day as of early October 2025, has thrown financial markets into disarray by halting key data releases like September’s Nonfarm Payrolls. This vacuum is amplifying economic uncertainties, particularly as recent Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figures signal slowdowns on both sides of …
Read More »Market Shock: WTI Plunges to Multi-Month Low as Supply Surge Overwhelms Weak Demand
Global oil markets faced a sharp downturn on Thursday, as the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil plummeted below the $61 per barrel mark, registering its lowest level in several months. This severe drop comes amid escalating concerns that a global supply flood is coinciding with a deterioration …
Read More »US Session – Market Drivers: US Government Shutdown Fuels Global Currency Storm?
The ongoing US federal government shutdown is casting a long shadow over global markets, prompting a partial rebound in the US Dollar after days of declines. This political impasse isn’t just a domestic headache—it’s amplifying economic uncertainties worldwide, especially as key data releases loom. With no end in sight, investors …
Read More »Logan Urges Caution, Goolsbee Warns of Data Gaps: Can the Fed Hold the Line? A Divided Message of Prudence
Two leading Federal Reserve officials are sounding alarms from different angles. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan is pressing for restraint on further interest rate cuts, arguing that inflation remains a persistent threat. Meanwhile, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that the ongoing government shutdown has deprived policymakers of vital data, …
Read More »Q4 2025 Outlook: Investors Fine-Tune Strategies as Markets Brace for Year-End Shockwaves
As the U.S. government shutdown extends into October, markets are entering the final quarter of 2025 facing one of the most uncertain backdrops in years. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report—normally the most influential labor market release—will not be published on schedule, depriving investors of a key reference point for Federal …
Read More »Markets Struggle Amid US Shutdown: Dollar Weakens, Gold Shines, and Risk Assets Face Turbulence
Global financial markets are navigating one of the most unpredictable environments in recent years as the U.S. government shutdown drags on, delaying the release of key economic data. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report — a cornerstone for assessing U.S. labor market health — will not be released on schedule due …
Read More »U.S. Futures Hold Near Records as Shutdown Fails to Shake Rate-Cut Bets
U.S. stock index futures steadied on Thursday near record highs, with investors shrugging off the start of a federal government shutdown and focusing instead on the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were little changed, while S&P 500 Futures …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record Highs as U.S. Shutdown Stalls Data, Rate Cut Bets Rise
Gold prices hovered close to all-time highs in Asian trading on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will deliver further interest rate cuts. Spot gold was steady at $3,864.63 an ounce by 00:45 ET (04:45 GMT), after touching …
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