Market Update

The U.S. dollar extended its winning streak against the Japanese yen on Friday, buoyed by robust business activity data that overshadowed signs of softer inflation. The USD/JPY pair climbed for the sixth consecutive session, trading near 152.80 as investors favored the greenback amid growing optimism about the strength of the …

US consumer inflation rose less than expected in September, offering fresh evidence that price pressures are continuing to ease and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will move ahead with another interest rate cut next week. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.3% monthly and at an annual rate of …

U.S. stock futures advanced marginally on Friday as investors paused to await the highly anticipated September inflation report, a critical data point expected to guide the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rate cuts. At 05:35 ET (09:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 65 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures gained 0.5%, …

Bitcoin surged above the $111,000 mark on Friday, securing a likely weekly gain as global risk appetite improved following the confirmation of an upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose about 2% to trade at $111,410.9, recovering from sharp dips …

European stocks opened higher on Friday, with market sentiment buoyed by the prospect of de-escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The DAX index in Germany gained 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.3%, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. rose 0.1% as investors cheered the confirmation of a high-stakes meeting. …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, marking what is expected to be their first weekly decline in 10 weeks, as investors engaged in profit-taking following the metal’s recent surge to all-time highs. The pullback comes as the market awaits the delayed release of crucial U.S. inflation data …

Asian equities posted broad gains on Friday, led by a strong rally in technology shares, after news broke that U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The confirmation of dialogue between the world’s two largest economies helped ease investor concerns over recent …

The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been granted a presidential pardon, sparking debate over the intersection of cryptocurrency regulation and political intervention. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023, was sentenced to four months in prison but has now been released from legal consequences through …

The Japanese yen has come under pressure against the U.S. dollar, extending its slide to reach levels not seen in over a week. Investors are closely watching Japan’s economic policy under the new administration, alongside upcoming U.S. inflation data, as both factors weigh heavily on currency markets. Recent data from …

Wall Street closed Thursday with modest gains as the third-quarter earnings season gathered momentum, showcasing a mixed bag of corporate results that continue to shape investor sentiment. Intel emerged as the standout performer, while other major companies, including Tesla, Netflix, General Motors, and Ford, released results that highlighted both strength …