Economic Report

The administration of President Donald Trump is preparing for a potential U.S. government shutdown starting at midnight due to a dispute over federal funding. This shutdown would be the first since 2018, raising concerns among financial markets, as it threatens to delay the release of crucial economic data and create …

Tuesday’s JOLTS report for August 2025 shows a subtle but important shift in the U.S. labor market. Job openings increased slightly to 7.227 million, up from 7.208 million in July, exceeding market expectations of 7.2 million. Despite this modest uptick, hiring remains subdued at 3.2%, voluntary quits dipped to 1.9%, …

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 …

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%, …

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 …

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 …