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The federal government shutdown, now stretching into its second week, is exacting a steep economic toll on the United States—an estimated $15 billion a day, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking in Washington during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, Bessent warned that the political deadlock in Congress …

The Pound Sterling staged a notable recovery mid-week, advancing against the US Dollar amidst twin signals of eased geopolitical trade tension and a more accommodating stance from US monetary authorities. The currency pair, GBP/USD, climbed significantly, recovering from earlier daily lows to trade near 1.3396. This upward movement reflects a …

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance on Wednesday, buoyed by solid loan and deposit growth, a surge in investment banking activity, and higher interest income — signaling robust momentum across its core businesses despite a challenging macro backdrop. Earnings Beat Across Key Segments The U.S. banking …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, as investors cheered dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and prepared for a fresh wave of corporate earnings reports, including major banks and United Airlines. Market Snapshot By 10:15 GMT (06:15 ET), Dow Jones Futures were up 215 points (+0.5%) S&P …

Bitcoin stabilized on Wednesday, finding its footing after a turbulent few sessions marked by a clash of forces — renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and growing market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in October. Volatility Persists Amid Trade Uncertainty The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 0.2% …

European markets staged a cautious rebound on Wednesday, recovering slightly from the sharp losses seen earlier in the week as investors digested renewed U.S.-China trade frictions, a dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, and fresh political developments in France. Modest Recovery Across Major Indices By 07:10 GMT, the DAX in …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending a powerful multi-week rally as traders piled into safe-haven assets on expectations of imminent U.S. interest rate cuts and renewed U.S.-China trade frictions. Spot and Futures Prices Hit New Peaks Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,186.84 per …

Asian markets bounced back on Wednesday, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week as investors drew optimism from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments suggesting more potential rate cuts ahead. However, gains were tempered by persistent concerns over renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and signs of ongoing economic weakness …

Wall Street’s latest surge appears impressive on paper — but it may also be dangerously detached from the real economy. Big U.S. banks have collectively added more than $238 billion in market value this year, as investors bet these institutions can continue to thrive despite political gridlock, volatile trade conditions, …

U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown ConcernsThe U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) recorded a notable decline during the North American trading session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, falling by 0.21% to close at 99.042 points. This drop reflects growing caution among investors ahead of the release of …