Market Update

Australia’s central bank kept its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 3.60% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, while cautioning that inflation risks have shifted to the upside. Concluding its two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it needed more time to assess the persistence of price …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday as markets absorbed the Federal Reserve’s latest policy signals, while silver eased after briefly touching a new all-time high earlier in the session. Metal markets were mixed overall. Although the Fed cut interest rates as expected and announced a major liquidity-boosting plan, …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a calm and measured message on Wednesday, working to cool market expectations for continued monetary easing. He emphasized that the U.S. economy is “in a good place” and that current interest rates sit within a “reasonable range” close to the neutral level that balances …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average powered higher on Wednesday, rising more than 1.2% after the Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest-rate cut. The move instantly boosted market sentiment, pushing the Dow toward four-week highs as investors grew more confident that additional easing could follow in the coming months.The Fed’s …

The US dollar closed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in its December meeting, adding pressure on the currency as markets digested a softer policy stance. The central bank also signaled the need for additional Treasury purchases—an action that functions much like quantitative easing and reinforces …

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its December meeting, bringing the Federal Funds Target Range to 3.50%–3.75%. The decision, aligning with market expectations, reflects the Fed’s effort to balance its dual mandate of fostering maximum employment and maintaining …

The Federal Reserve capped its final meeting of 2025 with a widely anticipated decision: a 25‑basis‑point cut to the Federal Funds Target Range, bringing rates down to 3.50%–3.75%. The move, telegraphed well in advance, matched market expectations and immediately shifted attention to Chair Jerome Powell’s guidance on what comes next. …

Following the Fed’s year-end 25 bps rate cut, major markets and key assets are closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting comments. Investors are paying attention to his guidance on inflation, the labor market, and the Fed’s policy outlook for 2026, as these statements could shape short-term movements in the US …

Crude oil prices showed minor fluctuations Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading around $58.28 per barrel, down slightly from the previous close of $58.38. Brent crude meanwhile was near $61.99 per barrel, marking a small dip from its last session.The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently reported a decline …

The Federal Reserve is set to announce a quarter-point interest rate cut today, marking the third reduction this year as officials respond to a cooling labor market and signs of economic strain. While the move is widely expected, uncertainty looms over what monetary policy will look like in 2026, leaving …