Market Update

The ongoing US federal government shutdown is casting a long shadow over global markets, prompting a partial rebound in the US Dollar after days of declines. This political impasse isn’t just a domestic headache—it’s amplifying economic uncertainties worldwide, especially as key data releases loom. With no end in sight, investors …

Gold (XAU/USD) eased from record highs as the U.S. Dollar recovered, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. The precious metal briefly touched an all-time peak near $3,895 on Wednesday before retreating to around $3,820 during the American session. Investors are watching closely how safe-haven demand responds to the broader U.S. economic context. …

Two leading Federal Reserve officials are sounding alarms from different angles. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan is pressing for restraint on further interest rate cuts, arguing that inflation remains a persistent threat. Meanwhile, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that the ongoing government shutdown has deprived policymakers of vital data, …

As the U.S. government shutdown extends into October, markets are entering the final quarter of 2025 facing one of the most uncertain backdrops in years. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report—normally the most influential labor market release—will not be published on schedule, depriving investors of a key reference point for Federal …

Global financial markets are navigating one of the most unpredictable environments in recent years as the U.S. government shutdown drags on, delaying the release of key economic data. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report — a cornerstone for assessing U.S. labor market health — will not be released on schedule due …

U.S. stock index futures steadied on Thursday near record highs, with investors shrugging off the start of a federal government shutdown and focusing instead on the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were little changed, while S&P 500 Futures …

Italy’s unemployment rate edged higher in August, with official data showing signs of weakness in the labor market despite analysts having expected a slight uptick. Figures from national statistics bureau ISTAT released Thursday showed the seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose to 6.0%, up from a downwardly revised 5.9% in July. …

Gold prices hovered close to all-time highs in Asian trading on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will deliver further interest rate cuts. Spot gold was steady at $3,864.63 an ounce by 00:45 ET (04:45 GMT), after touching …

Bitcoin surged to a seven-week high on Thursday, lifted by seasonal “Uptober” momentum and expectations that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could inject fresh liquidity into crypto markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.7% to $118,481.5 by 02:10 ET (06:10 GMT), briefly breaking above $119,000 for the first time since …

Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday, recovering slightly after sliding to near four-month lows in the previous session as rising U.S. crude inventories and speculation of another OPEC+ supply hike weighed heavily on sentiment. Market PerformanceAs of 21:52 ET (01:52 GMT), Brent crude futures (December delivery) rose 0.5% …