Market Update

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%, …

Chipmaking and AI-related stocks in Japan and Taiwan climbed sharply on Tuesday, following a surge in AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) shares overnight after the U.S. semiconductor giant announced a multi-year deal to supply artificial intelligence processors to OpenAI. Strong Gains Across Key Asian Chipmakers In Taipei, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) …

Oil prices held near flat in Asian trading on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp rebound in the previous session as investors assessed the impact of a smaller-than-expected OPEC+ production increase scheduled for next month. As of 21:44 ET (01:44 GMT), Brent crude futures for September delivery rose 0.2% to $65.60 …

In a bold move to strengthen domestic manufacturing, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 6, 2025, a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1, 2025. The initiative is part of Trump’s “America First” policy, aimed at protecting American industry from …