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 …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher After Hitting Four-Month Lows; OPEC+ Meeting in Focus
Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday, recovering slightly after sliding to near four-month lows in the previous session as rising U.S. crude inventories and speculation of another OPEC+ supply hike weighed heavily on sentiment. Market PerformanceAs of 21:52 ET (01:52 GMT), Brent crude futures (December delivery) rose 0.5% …
Read More »EU and US Steel Policies Diverge as Global Market Braces for Impact
As October 2025 unfolds, the global steel market faces renewed tension as both the European Union and the United States double down on protective measures, each pursuing distinct strategies with far-reaching consequences.The European Union has announced a sharp reduction in steel import quotas—nearly 50%—while imposing tariffs of up to 50% …
Read More »US Session- Market Drivers: Markets Stunned as US Government Shutdown Weighs on Dollar
Global financial markets are reacting sharply to the ongoing US federal government shutdown, which has reintroduced a significant level of uncertainty. The immediate consequence has been further weakness in the US Dollar (USD), which receded to new multi-day lows as investors assessed the implications of the political impasse.The US Dollar …
Read More »Wall Street Cautiously Climbs Amid Government Shutdown and Economic Uncertainty
U.S. stocks showed resilience on Wednesday as traders navigated the latest government shutdown, hopeful that the funding lapse would be brief and have limited economic fallout. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded largely flat. Earlier in the session, …
Read More »ADP Report Shows Surprise Job Loss, Raising Concerns Ahead of NFP
The latest ADP National Employment Report delivered a negative surprise, showing a decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs in September, well below expectations for an increase of 52,000. The report, compiled from payroll data of nearly 400,000 U.S. businesses, highlights further weakness in the labor market. It also marks a continuation …
Read More »Dollar Hovers Near One-Week Lows as U.S. Shutdown Threatens Jobs Data Release
The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Wednesday, slipping toward one-week lows as the federal government shut down following a failed Senate vote to extend funding, raising concerns over delayed jobs data critical for Federal Reserve policy. The dollar index edged 0.1% lower to 97.92, extending recent losses. The greenback …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High as U.S. Government Shutdown Sparks Safe-Haven Rush
Gold prices surged to fresh records in Asian trade on Wednesday after the U.S. government officially entered a shutdown, fueling haven demand and weighing on the dollar. Spot gold touched an all-time high of $3,875.53 an ounce, before easing slightly to $3,862.22 by 00:22 ET (04:22 GMT). Gold futures for …
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