Market Update

Gold continued its upward streak for the fifth consecutive session on Monday, capitalizing on a weakening U.S. dollar and building on positive price momentum from last week. The precious metal gained further support from rising geopolitical tensions, with a Financial Times report highlighting plans for European troops, backed by U.S. …

The euro kicked off the week with a strong upward trajectory in global financial markets, capitalizing on a weakened U.S. dollar during a U.S. holiday that sapped dollar liquidity. The EUR/USD pair stabilized in positive territory above the current support level of 1.1700, as the dollar remained on a downward …

September has earned a fearsome reputation in financial circles, frequently ushering in turbulence for traded assets and testing investor resolve. Over nearly a century of data, major equity indices like the S&P 500 have averaged a 1% drop during this month, driven by seasonal factors such as lighter summer trading …

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), commented on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence during an exclusive interview on France’s Radio Classique on September 1, 2025.How She CommentedLagarde made her remarks in the context of a broader discussion on economic stability, central banking, and political influences, where …

Bitcoin extended losses on Monday, sliding to its weakest level in two months as heavy whale selling, soft ETF flows, and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the crypto market. Bitcoin Hits Fresh Two-Month Low The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 0.8% to $107,994.6 by 02:42 ET (06:42 GMT). It earlier touched …

European equities edged higher on Monday, supported by strength in the healthcare sector after Novo Nordisk shares gained on positive drug data, while defense stocks also advanced on a new U.K.-Norway deal. Healthcare Stocks Drive Gains The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.4%, buoyed by a 2.8% jump in Novo Nordisk …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors turned their attention to a busy week of labor market data that could determine the size of an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. Dollar Under Pressure The dollar eased 0.04% against the yen to 146.98, extending a 2.5% monthly …

Gold prices climbed to their highest level since mid-April in Asian trading on Monday, driven by strong expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate cut and heightened safe-haven demand amid Fed independence concerns and tariff-related uncertainty. Spot Gold: $3,480.56/oz (+0.9%) Gold Futures (December): $3,551.82/oz (+1%) August performance: Nearly +5%, marking …

Oil prices slipped in Asian trading on Monday, extending last month’s losses as traders discounted the likelihood of immediate supply disruptions from potential secondary sanctions on Russian crude and instead focused on Chinese factory data for demand cues. Brent October futures: $67.21 (-0.4%) WTI crude futures: $63.78 (-0.4%) August performance: …

The past trading week was marked by a series of impactful developments, ranging from key economic data releases and ongoing tensions between the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump, to the market reaction following the earnings report of semiconductor giant Nvidia. This weekly summary highlights the main factors that influenced …