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The protracted government shutdown crisis deepened on Thursday as the Senate rejected a funding measure for the tenth time, signaling a complete political stalemate and prolonging the financial pain felt across the nation.Failure to Advance The repeated failure to secure the necessary votes highlights the intractable nature of the negotiations. …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday, with the USD/CHF pair sliding around 0.20% to hover near 0.7950 after touching a two-week low of 0.7933. Investors sought refuge in the Swiss franc amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, while Switzerland’s latest economic forecasts added a cautious tone to the …

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its late-October meeting, an internal debate has intensified over how aggressively to ease monetary policy in the face of a slowing U.S. labor market and rising geopolitical tension.Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has renewed his call for a half-percentage-point interest rate cut, arguing that …

The U.S. dollar traded mixed on Thursday, edging higher against the yen but weakening versus the euro, as investors weighed dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials and persistent U.S.-China trade tensions that have heightened uncertainty in global markets. Dollar Index Slips Amid Fed Rate-Cut Bets The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), …

Bitcoin fell on Thursday, extending its decline after last week’s flash crash as traders remained risk-averse amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and ongoing concerns over regulatory developments. Bitcoin Struggles to Regain Momentum The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1.3% to $111,031 by 05:10 GMT (01:10 ET), slipping after attempts to stabilize …

Gold prices surged to new record highs in Asian trading on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of all-time peaks, as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts intensified demand for the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $4,237.87 per ounce by 04:25 GMT …

The U.K. economy recorded a slight expansion in August, providing a modest boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to unveil her autumn budget amid tight fiscal constraints and persistent inflation pressures. GDP Returns to Growth According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), gross domestic …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average steadied on Wednesday, ending the day little changed after testing higher ground earlier in the session. A stronger-than-expected start to corporate earnings season helped counterbalance ongoing political and economic uncertainty, giving investors a reason to stay cautiously optimistic.Several major companies delivered upbeat results, sparking a …

The United States is entering a period where its budget deficit is no longer just an abstract number—it is a force already biting into the economy and shaping the nation’s ability to grow, compete, and lead. In the aftermath of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025,” debt levels …

Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, touching their lowest level in five months as renewed trade tensions between the United States and China collided with forecasts of a growing supply glut. The dual pressures revived concerns about slowing global demand and an oversaturated market heading into next year.The slide followed …