Market Update

Investors around the world are turning their attention to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Everyone is anticipating the unveiling of details from the discussions that took place in the monetary policy committee meeting, which concluded on September …

The S&P 500’s dip on October 7, 2025, ending a seven-day streak, isn’t just a blip—it’s a wake-up call that the AI hype machine might be overheating amid political chaos. Closing down 0.38% at 6,714.59, with the Nasdaq falling 0.67% to 22,788.36 and the Dow slipping 0.2% to 46,602.98, the …

President Donald Trump’s recent White House remarks signal a bold pivot in US-Canada trade relations, threatening tariffs while insisting Canadians will embrace the outcome. Can Tariffs Really Make Canada Love America Again?With talks underway involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this approach revives echoes of past negotiations, promising a “comprehensive” …

The Japanese Yen continued to weaken sharply on Tuesday, with the U.S. dollar climbing to a seven-month high above 151 yen. The move came as investors bet that Japan’s incoming prime minister will maintain a pro-stimulus stance, reinforcing expectations of continued monetary and fiscal support.The yen’s drop extended its losing …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran delivered a striking, outlier view on Tuesday, arguing emphatically that U.S. monetary policy is dangerously restrictive and that the central bank must aggressively cut interest rates. His core argument rests on two highly controversial premises: an ultralow estimate for the neutral interest rate (r-star) and …

In the first week of October 2025, the U.S. economy experienced what analysts have called a temporary economic blackout, as the government shutdown froze the publication of crucial economic data that investors, analysts, and policymakers rely on to gauge the nation’s performance.For the first time in years, markets were forced …

Currency markets were dominated by political developments on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen falling to a two-month low following Sanae Takaichi’s victory in Japan’s ruling party leadership race, while the euro weakened further as France’s political crisis deepened after the resignation of its prime minister. Yen Drops as Takaichi Signals …

The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with President Donald Trump escalating pressure on Democrats to support the Republican funding proposal before any negotiations on healthcare or other policy issues can move forward. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of “closing the government right …

Bitcoin traded mostly steady on Tuesday, holding close to all-time highs after a surge past $126,000, supported by strong institutional inflows, safe-haven rotation during the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, and seasonal optimism often dubbed “Uptober.” As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.4% to $124,427.9, after touching a …

European markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed continued political turmoil in France and the United States, alongside heightened volatility surrounding the global artificial intelligence rally. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 eased 0.1%, while Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%, …