Daily Economic Reports

Gold prices surged nearly 2% on Monday, reaching a new all-time high of $3,833 per ounce, as investors flocked to the precious metal amid mounting concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown. The yellow metal, trading at $3,827 at the time of writing, was buoyed by a weakening U.S. dollar …

Monday, September 29, 2025, saw North American markets navigate a session dominated by ample liquidity, cautious investor sentiment, and fiscal uncertainties. Traders and investors faced a blend of currency fluctuations, Treasury yield adjustments, and selective equity buying, all underpinned by a robust liquidity backdrop.Steady Liquidity Supports Market FlowLiquidity conditions remained …

The Federal Reserve faces a difficult situation in balancing inflation control and job protection. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated that this is a challenging time for monetary policy, with concerns about inflation, especially in services. The core personal consumption expenditures price index was at 2.9% annually in August 2025, …

The oil market remains mired in a supply glut that continues to suppress prices. As of Monday, September 29, 2025, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures (CL1!) are trading at $63.36 per barrel, reflecting a sharp 3.59% daily decline and a 0.50% drop over the past five days. Iraq’s resumption of …

Commodity markets are experiencing a remarkable surge, ignited by the US Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts. This dynamic rally, initially led by precious metals, is now poised to expand into base metals like copper and aluminium in 2026, promising substantial gains for investors.Since the Federal Reserve initiated its first …

Market OverviewU.S. stock futures pointed higher on Monday, supported by investor optimism ahead of a key jobs report later this week, even as concerns over a possible federal government shutdown tempered sentiment. At 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained 189 points (0.4%), S&P 500 Futures rose 33 points …

The U.S. dollar index slipped by 0.2% to 97.92 on Monday, easing from recent gains as investors turned their attention to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report for September. The labor market remains the central focus for Federal Reserve policymakers, who earlier this month cut interest rates by 25 basis points. …

Oil prices slipped sharply in Asian trade Monday, as signals of fresh supply increases rattled traders already wary of a growing glut. By 21:41 ET (01:41 GMT), Brent crude futures (Nov) were down 0.8% at $69.58 a barrel, while WTI crude (Nov) fell 0.9% to $65.16. Both benchmarks had surged …

Gold prices hit all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, with investors flocking to the safe-haven asset amid mounting concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and continued bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold surged to $3,812.00 an ounce, while December futures touched $3,839.05/oz, extending a rally supported …

Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as technology shares rebounded from last week’s steep sell-off, although caution prevailed with investors eyeing upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities underperformed as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Indian stocks continued to digest sharp declines from the prior …