Market Update

The U.S. dollar slipped to its lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday, as renewed signs of weakness in the labor market and optimism over a possible end to the government shutdown weighed on the currency.Investors continued to sell the greenback amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve …

Gold prices edged lower after reaching a three-week high near $4,150 per ounce, as profit-taking and cautious sentiment slowed the rally. The metal is now trading around $4,107, maintaining support but struggling to build on Monday’s sharp gains.Investor optimism had been fueled by expectations of continued loose monetary policy. However, …

U.S. assets found firmer footing Monday as signs of progress in Washington eased fears of deeper economic fallout from the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown. Equities clawed back part of last week’s losses—led by a rebound in big-cap technology—while risk-sensitive currencies strengthened and Treasury prices slipped, nudging yields higher. The improved …

The U.S. dollar posted a mixed performance in Asia on Tuesday, rising against the safe-haven yen but easing versus the growth-sensitive Australian dollar as investors rotated cautiously across FX while awaiting a fuller data slate once the U.S. government reopens. Risk tone and shutdown calculus A Senate-approved compromise to restore …

The UK labour market lost further momentum into autumn, with unemployment rising and wage pressures easing—an evolving mix that could give the Bank of England room to lower rates at its final meeting of the year. The jobless rate climbed to 5.0% in the three months to September (vs 4.8% …

Asian equities delivered a split performance on Tuesday, with Japan and South Korea extending gains as dip-buyers continued to rotate back into big-cap technology, while Chinese benchmarks slipped on lingering concerns over flagging growth momentum. A strong U.S. lead helped set the tone. Wall Street rallied overnight as tech shares …

The U.S. dollar started the week without a clear direction as investors grew more optimistic about a possible breakthrough to end the ongoing 40-day federal government shutdown. Market sentiment showed signs of stabilization, with traders turning their attention to fresh economic data releases that could shape expectations for the Federal …

Congress appears to be nearing the end of the longest government shutdown in American history, as Senate leaders push through a bipartisan package aimed at restarting federal operations and easing weeks of national disruption. The Senate voted late Sunday to advance the measure, setting the stage for final approval as …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average started the week holding steady near the 47,000 mark, as investors pin their hopes on an end to the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. After last week’s market pullback, triggered by a cooling AI tech rally and broader economic uncertainties, optimism is returning with …

Gold surged at the start of the week, climbing above $4,090 per ounce, as investors weighed easing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut against signs of a potential US government reopening. Despite the US Dollar regaining some strength, the precious metal maintained its upward momentum, signaling renewed confidence among …