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 …
Read More »Is a Crypto Breakout or Breakdown Looming in 2025?
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 …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Powell Caution and Economic Data Weigh
U.S. stock index futures gained slightly in early Wednesday trade, consolidating after the previous session’s pullback that ended Wall Street’s streak of record highs. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 70 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures gained 13 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 80 points …
Read More »Dollar Rebounds as Powell Stays Cautious on Easing
The U.S. dollar firmed on Wednesday, recovering from near one-week lows after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a cautious stance on the outlook for monetary easing. Markets, however, still priced in two more quarter-point rate cuts this year, keeping traders focused on incoming inflation data. Dollar Index and Major …
Read More »Asian Stocks Retreat as Rate Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment
Most Asian equity markets slipped on Wednesday, following the negative lead from Wall Street as investors grappled with renewed uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Technology shares, which had fueled recent gains, saw fresh selling pressure. Wall Street’s Pullback Echoes in Asia The cautious tone came after …
Read More »Australian Inflation Rises, Complicating RBA Outlook
Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose faster than expected in August 2025, underscoring persistent inflationary pressures that could complicate the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy path. CPI and Core Measures Headline CPI increased 3% year-on-year, the fastest pace since July 2024, compared with expectations of 2.9% and up …
Read More »EUR/USD Holds Steady Amid Fed-ECB Policy Divide and Economic Slowdown Signals
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, …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge as Powell’s Cautious Tone and Global Supply Fears Spark Rally
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% …
Read More »Powell’s Cautious Stance Lifts USD/CAD as Canadian Dollar Faces Trade and Policy Shifts
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, …
Read More »Wake Up Call from Powell: Is US Stocks Rally Headed for Collapse?
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 …
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