Market Update

The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown, with funding set to expire at midnight Tuesday (0400 GMT Wednesday) unless lawmakers in Congress strike a last-minute deal. Partisan Gridlock Over Healthcare and Spending The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to hold another vote on a stopgap funding bill, but …

European markets traded cautiously on Tuesday, weighed down by fresh U.S. tariffs and fears of a looming government shutdown in Washington. At 07:02 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 managed a 0.1% gain. Trump’s Tariff Escalation Adds to Global Growth Worries …

Oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday, pressured by expectations of rising supply as OPEC+ prepares for another production increase and exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan region resumed through Turkey, reinforcing concerns of a looming surplus. By 08:09 GMT, Brent crude futures for November delivery, expiring today, dropped 1.2% to $67.13 …

Germany’s labor market showed renewed signs of strain in September, with unemployment rising more than expected, underscoring the challenges facing Europe’s largest economy as it grapples with its steepest downturn in decades. According to data released by the Federal Labour Office on Tuesday, the number of unemployed people rose by …

On Monday, September 29, 2025, Wall Street reacted to corporate earnings and market liquidity, which remained supportive despite mixed economic signals. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) softened to 97.964 (-0.22%), while 10-year Treasury yields eased to 4.15%, creating a favorable environment for earnings-sensitive sectors.Earnings Take Center StageInvestor attention focused on …

Gold prices surged nearly 2% on Monday, reaching a new all-time high of $3,833 per ounce, as investors flocked to the precious metal amid mounting concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown. The yellow metal, trading at $3,827 at the time of writing, was buoyed by a weakening U.S. dollar …

Monday, September 29, 2025, saw North American markets navigate a session dominated by ample liquidity, cautious investor sentiment, and fiscal uncertainties. Traders and investors faced a blend of currency fluctuations, Treasury yield adjustments, and selective equity buying, all underpinned by a robust liquidity backdrop.Steady Liquidity Supports Market FlowLiquidity conditions remained …

The US Dollar faced a turbulent start to the week, sliding to three-day lows near 97.80 on September 29, 2025, as concerns over a potential US government shutdown and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts weighed heavily on the currency. With the US labor market in the spotlight, investors are …

The Federal Reserve faces a difficult situation in balancing inflation control and job protection. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated that this is a challenging time for monetary policy, with concerns about inflation, especially in services. The core personal consumption expenditures price index was at 2.9% annually in August 2025, …

The oil market remains mired in a supply glut that continues to suppress prices. As of Monday, September 29, 2025, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures (CL1!) are trading at $63.36 per barrel, reflecting a sharp 3.59% daily decline and a 0.50% drop over the past five days. Iraq’s resumption of …