Market Update

Silver prices experienced a notable pullback on Monday, dipping to around $46.53 per ounce after briefly climbing above $47 earlier in the session. This retreat marks a 0.84 percent decline from the previous close, reflecting a volatile trading day where the metal fluctuated between lows near $45.82 and highs up …

The Canadian Dollar, often a mirror reflecting broader North American sentiment, is presently stuck in a state of purgatory. While it held steady against the US Dollar on Tuesday, this stability isn’t a sign of strength but rather of market paralysis. The overarching, dramatic tension created by the looming US …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed the growing likelihood of a government shutdown and a fresh wave of trade tariffs, while also positioning ahead of the release of key labor market data. At 06:10 ET (10:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures slipped 110 points, or 0.2%, …

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 …