Market Update

European equity markets opened the week on a cautious positive note Monday, as investors positioned ahead of key U.S. labor data and closely monitored political wrangling in Washington over a potential government shutdown. By 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Stoxx 600 rose 0.3%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 …

Gold prices hit all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, with investors flocking to the safe-haven asset amid mounting concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and continued bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold surged to $3,812.00 an ounce, while December futures touched $3,839.05/oz, extending a rally supported …

Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as technology shares rebounded from last week’s steep sell-off, although caution prevailed with investors eyeing upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities underperformed as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Indian stocks continued to digest sharp declines from the prior …

The U.S. economy’s surprising vigor, with Q2 GDP revised to 3.8% and August consumer spending up 0.4%, paints a picture of resilience that defies slowdown fears. Yet, new tariffs—100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on cabinets—aren’t mere blips; they’re a bold bet that could fuel inflation and unravel supply chains, turning short-term …

Friday’s Announcement Sends Shockwaves Through Global TradeOn September 25, the United States unleashed a fresh wave of tariffs that sent ripples across global markets. Targeting pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, furniture, and cabinetry, the new measures are far from subtle. Branded or patented drugs now face a staggering 100% tariff unless companies …

Bitcoin’s infamous “Red September” curse struck with vengeance in 2025, turning what promised to be a banner month into a bloodbath. As of September 27, the world’s premier cryptocurrency clawed its way back to $109,421, up a modest 0.37% on the day but still nursing wounds from a brutal weekly …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) managed to pump the brakes on its sharp descent against the US Dollar (USD) to close the week, but the respite was limited. Despite cooling its bearish momentum on Friday, the Loonie still touched fresh 18-week intraday lows, confirming its position on the weak side of …

Wall Street ended the week on a positive note after fresh U.S. inflation data reassured investors and calmed fears of runaway price growth. The latest figures showed consumer spending rising slightly more than forecast in August, while the inflation rate ticked up to 2.7% from 2.6% in July — exactly …

Gold prices are not just advancing—they are soaring to new heights, hitting $3,778.85 per ounce and solidifying a massive multi-month rally. This surge is powered by intense speculation that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates, a bet reinforced by the latest inflation data and signals of a …

The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield inched slightly higher on Friday, rising by 0.009 points to 4.185%, a gain of 0.22%. The move comes in the wake of inflation data that landed exactly in line with expectations, giving markets reassurance that the Federal Reserve’s gradual approach to monetary easing remains …