Market Update

Bitcoin was little changed on Friday, limping toward a rare negative October as a bout of global risk aversion—stoked by U.S.–China trade tensions and macro uncertainty—kept dip-buyers on the sidelines. The largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.3% to $110,012.4, leaving it down 3.7% for the month and on track to snap the …

The U.S. dollar inched higher on Friday, consolidating near a three-month peak as traders absorbed a relatively hawkish message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and recalibrated expectations for another move in December. By 05:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the Dollar Index was up 0.1% at 99.380, extending Thursday’s momentum. The …

Market snapshot DAX (Germany): −0.2% FTSE 100 (UK): −0.2% CAC 40 (France): flat Policy & macro ECB on hold: The European Central Bank kept the deposit facility rate at 2% for a third straight meeting, calling policy “in a good place” amid fading risks and resilient activity. Barclays now expects …

Gold fell in Asian trade on Friday, putting the metal on course for a second straight weekly decline, after the Federal Reserve struck a cautious tone on further rate cuts and signs of easing U.S.–China trade tensions tempered safe-haven flows. Spot gold dipped 0.4% to $4,008.65/oz by 01:49 ET (05:49 …

As October drew to a close, Thursday the 30th delivered a wave of earnings reports that reinvigorated investor confidence across U.S. markets. From Silicon Valley giants to consumer staples and healthcare leaders, the third-quarter results painted a picture of resilience, innovation, and strategic momentum.The technology sector once again led the …

Bitcoin’s long-celebrated “Uptober” rally failed to materialize this year as the world’s leading cryptocurrency extended its decline, falling roughly 15% since reaching a record high earlier this month. The token, which had briefly topped $125,000 in early October, is now hovering near $107,000 as cautious sentiment spreads across global markets.The …

The US dollar extended its post-Fed rebound, reaching a two-month high as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s cautious tone and the ongoing stalemate over the government funding deal. The strong greenback set the tone across major currencies, while traders turned their focus to inflation readings from Japan and the euro …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors reassessed their optimism following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy move. The central bank delivered a second consecutive quarter-point rate cut earlier in the week, but its cautious tone has cooled expectations for another cut in December.During the …

Gold prices soared above the $4,000 per ounce mark on Thursday, October 30, 2025, extending their remarkable rally after the Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut to a target range of 3.75%–4.00% — its second reduction this year. Spot gold (XAU/USD) was last seen around $4,004.75, up nearly 2% …

In a high-stakes meeting in Busan, South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a deal that signals a temporary easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The agreement, struck after nearly two hours of talks, includes a U.S. decision to reduce tariffs …