Market Update

The British Pound (GBP) has extended its painful slide for a third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD), dropping over 0.25% and breaching the 1.3200 support level to trade at 1.3160. This sharp decline is primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent interest rate decision, which analysts have …

After weeks of volatility and a steep 16% decline from record highs, silver is once again finding its footing. The metal has bounced back in recent sessions as investor confidence slowly returns, signaling a potential end to the recent sell-off.The renewed strength in silver comes as global market sentiment improves …

A U.S.–China trade agreement could be finalized as early as next week, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking a day after President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bessent said the “Kuala Lumpur agreement” was completed overnight and indicated both sides may exchange signatures within days. …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, with a firmer dollar dulling the boost from the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut and keeping Brent and WTI adrift near the bottom of recent ranges. By 21:18 ET (01:18 GMT), Brent December futures were down 0.2% at $64.81 a barrel, …

Gold clawed back ground in Asian hours on Thursday, snapping a four-day slide as the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut underpinned non-yielding assets and a dearth of concrete progress from U.S.–China trade talks preserved a layer of haven demand. Spot prices rose 1.0% to $3,967.03/oz by 02:51 ET (06:51 GMT), …

Bitcoin extended its retreat on Thursday as traders parsed upbeat—but thin—headlines from a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders and a Federal Reserve message that offered little comfort to dovish hopes. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 2.5% to $110,225 by 01:52 ET (05:52 GMT), unwinding much of last week’s rebound …

The euro weakened below the 1.16 mark on Thursday, weighed down by diverging central bank strategies in the United States and the Eurozone. The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, while the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent quarter-point rate cut carried a hawkish tone, hinting at a possible pause in …

The BoJ left rates unchanged but kept its guidance that further hikes remain on the table if the economy tracks its baseline outlook—nudging focus toward a potential move as soon as December. Core forecasts were broadly intact, while the statement and presser sharpened attention on overseas risks and the growth …

The U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its widely expected rate cut on Wednesday, trimming the benchmark Federal Funds Target Range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on expectations for another move in December, warning that “another cut is far from assured.”During his post-meeting …

The British pound slipped against the US dollar on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve confirmed a widely expected quarter-point interest rate cut and signaled continued steps to reduce its balance sheet. The decision, though fully anticipated by markets, still triggered fresh movements across major currencies as investors adjusted positions ahead …