The Canadian Dollar, often a mirror reflecting broader North American sentiment, is presently stuck in a state of purgatory. While it held steady against the US Dollar on Tuesday, this stability isn’t a sign of strength but rather of market paralysis. The overarching, dramatic tension created by the looming US …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Shutdown Risks and Tariffs Weigh on Sentiment
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed the growing likelihood of a government shutdown and a fresh wave of trade tariffs, while also positioning ahead of the release of key labor market data. At 06:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures slipped 110 points, or 0.2%, …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide on Anticipated OPEC+ Hike and Kurdish Export Resumption
Oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday, pressured by expectations of rising supply as OPEC+ prepares for another production increase and exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan region resumed through Turkey, reinforcing concerns of a looming surplus. By 08:09 GMT, Brent crude futures for November delivery, expiring today, dropped 1.2% to $67.13 …
Read More »Gold Soars to Record Highs as Shutdown Fears and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand
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 …
Read More »Liquidity Holds the Stage: Dollar Retreats, Treasuries Ease, Equities Steady
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 …
Read More »Fed Still Faces Ongoing Inflation Challenge
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, …
Read More »Why Is Oil Stuck? Supply Overload Anchors Prices
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 …
Read More »Commodity Markets Soar as Rate Cut Speculations Fuel Record Rally
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 …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Jobs Data, Shutdown Fears Loom
ChatGPT said: 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 …
Read More »Dollar Edges Lower as Traders Await U.S. Jobs Data Amid Shutdown Fears
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. …
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