Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $114,302, remaining stable near its highest point since September at $114,842. Investors are watching the $115,000 level closely, as a breakthrough could signal renewed bullish momentum.The cryptocurrency has seen notable institutional interest, with ETFs recording significant inflows in recent days. On the last day of …
Read More »Safe-Haven Yen Rises as USD/JPY Slides Amid US Shutdown Concerns
The Japanese Yen maintained its safe-haven appeal on Tuesday, nudging USD/JPY slightly lower for a third consecutive session as worries over a potential US government shutdown weighed on the Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is trading near 147.769, down just 0.03% from the previous close of 147.807.Investors …
Read More »Wall Street Dips as September Rally Fades”
On September 30, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a modest pullback, influenced by investor concerns over a potential government shutdown. The S&P 500 declined by 0.13%, closing at 4,325, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.26%, ending at 13,456. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, settling at 34,678 .Despite this …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Lower Amid Rising Supply Concerns
Crude oil prices dipped on September 30, 2025, as markets weighed a mix of rising supply and subdued demand. Brent crude traded at $66.13 per barrel, down 0.94% from the previous close of $66.76, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also fell, reflecting investor caution amid market uncertainty.Supply-side pressures continue to …
Read More »Gold Price Extends Rally Past $3,850 Amid Shutdown Crisis, Geopolitical Fog
Gold prices showed remarkable resilience on Tuesday, extending their climb to trade around $3,851.665 per ounce at the time of writing. The yellow metal trimmed earlier intraday losses, successfully recovering from a dip that tested support at $3,793.175 after briefly touching a fresh all-time high of $3,871.890. This significant rebound …
Read More »Upcoming U.S. Government Shutdown: Historical Context and Market Implications
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 …
Read More »Reading Between the Lines: August JOLTS, Dollar Weakness Reveal Hidden Stagnation in the U.S. Economy
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%, …
Read More »Silver Pulls Back from Recent Peaks as Volatility Persists
Silver prices experienced a notable pullback on Monday, dipping to around $46.53 per ounce after briefly climbing above $47 earlier in the session. This retreat marks a 0.84 percent decline from the previous close, reflecting a volatile trading day where the metal fluctuated between lows near $45.82 and highs up …
Read More »Will the US Fiscal Blackout Drag the Canadian Dollar Down with It?
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%, …
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