Market Update

Oil prices rose more than 1% in Asian trading on Monday, supported by OPEC+’s decision to keep production unchanged in the first quarter and by renewed supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions. By 20:52 ET (01:52 GMT), February Brent crude futures were up 1.2% at $63.13 per barrel, while WTI …

Global financial markets wrapped up November with a cautiously optimistic tone, buoyed by sustained momentum in technology stocks that propelled equities higher amid growing anticipation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December. U.S. equities experienced steady, incremental gains throughout the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week, fueled by a resurgence in …

As November 2025 draws to a close, one message rings out loud and clear across global markets: the multi-year monetary easing cycle that reshaped finance is reaching its true end. What only months ago looked like “continued cutting” has now become “one last cut” or “extended pause” for most major …

Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has once again stirred global market debate with a sweeping forecast about where digital assets may be heading next. Known for his contrarian thinking and high-conviction calls, Hayes argues that the current macro backdrop is laying the groundwork for a powerful …

Global markets closed the month on an uneasy note as optimism over potential US interest-rate cuts collided with a disruptive trading outage that briefly froze activity across major futures exchanges. The episode highlighted how fragile sentiment has become in a market already grappling with stretched valuations, slowing economic signals, and …

Gold is currently undergoing an explosive and historic rally, trading firmly above the $4,200 mark, with the most recent price point resting at $4,219.29 per ounce. This momentum has translated into massive year-to-date gains exceeding 60%, signaling deep confidence in the precious metal. This robust upward trajectory is powered by …

The Euro struggled to maintain the $1.16 level against the US Dollar in the final session of the month, as investors navigated a wave of mixed economic reports from the Euro Area. This movement reflects a key tension in the currency market: the Eurozone is showing soft spots in its …

WTI crude oil gained momentum on Friday as traders reacted to renewed diplomatic activity aimed at easing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, while preparing for a crucial OPEC+ meeting that could shape early-2026 supply dynamics. The combination of tentative geopolitical progress and rising expectations of a US interest-rate cut helped …

Global markets faced an unexpected jolt after a major outage at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) halted trading across large segments of the world’s futures and options markets for several hours. The disruption, caused by a cooling-system failure at a key data centre, temporarily froze activity in equity, bond, currency, …

Canada’s economy returned to growth in the third quarter, expanding at a stronger-than-expected 2.6% annualized pace, driven by a sharp improvement in the trade balance and an uptick in government capital spending, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada. On a quarterly basis, real GDP grew 0.6% between July …