Market Update

The U.K.’s annual inflation rate fell sharply in November, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) could cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year later this week. Data showed consumer price inflation eased to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October. While inflation remains …

The U.S. dollar edged modestly higher on Wednesday, moving away from its lowest level since early October, as investors weighed signs of a softening labor market against lingering uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve may deliver its next interest rate cut. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a …

US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to interview Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller for a top position at the Fed, according to sources familiar with the matter. Waller joins a shortlist that already includes National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, both of whom …

The US Dollar fell below the 98.00 level on Tuesday, marking its lowest point since early October. The decline followed a US labor report that highlighted a notable slowdown in the job market, reinforcing concerns about the economy and overshadowing weak European data.Against major currencies, the US Dollar showed mixed …

U.S. equity markets faced mixed trading on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as investors reacted to conflicting economic data and renewed volatility in energy prices. Major indices showed subdued performance, with traders cautious about the outlook for growth and interest rates. At the same time, certain high‑growth technology stocks bucked the …

U.S. employment data for October and November 2025 painted a mixed picture of labor market conditions, arriving at a sensitive moment that could trigger unconventional reactions in financial markets. The release of both months’ figures on the same day—due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history—added an extra layer …

The U.S. Dollar slipped against the Japanese Yen on Tuesday evening, with the pair trading near 154.73, down about 0.30% on the day. The move reflects a combination of softer U.S. labor market signals and heightened anticipation of a Bank of Japan rate hike later this week. Over the past …

U.S. financial markets struggled to find direction after the latest Non-Farm Payrolls report delivered mixed signals on the health of the labor market, dampening risk appetite and cooling the traditional December rally in equities.Stocks opened cautiously, weighed down by a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6%, even as headline …

A fresh batch of US economic indicators reinforces a growing narrative of moderation across the economy, as consumer spending stalled in October while detailed business surveys for December pointed to slowing demand, softer hiring, and intensifying cost pressures.Retail sales were virtually unchanged at $732.6 billion in October, signaling a pause …

Bitcoin is showing a rebound on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile session that saw the cryptocurrency dip sharply earlier in the day. The market has been reacting to a mix of economic reports, ETF outflows, and broader global developments, creating an atmosphere of caution among traders.The U.S. labor …