Market Update

On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump made waves with a bold claim that could reshape the Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy. Speaking with confidence, Trump announced that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed’s key interest rate-setting body, would soon see a majority of members favoring rate …

US consumer confidence experienced a slight decline in August 2025, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dipping to 97.4 from a revised 98.7 in July, halting the recovery seen in the previous month. This modest drop aligns with expectations of subdued consumer sentiment, reflecting concerns about current economic conditions …

France is facing heightened political and economic uncertainty as Prime Minister François Bayrou has announced a no-confidence vote for September 8. This decision comes as the government struggles to pass a new budget and is a direct consequence of the ongoing political deadlock.The announcement has already impacted financial markets. The …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower Tuesday as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s abrupt dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, intensifying fears over political interference in the central bank. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 70 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures dropped 6 points, …

Bitcoin tumbled to a seven-week low on Tuesday as investors shunned risk following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns over the central bank’s independence. As of 01:59 ET (05:59 GMT), Bitcoin traded 1.8% lower at $110,231.8, its lowest since July 9, retreating …

Gold Gains on Political UncertaintyGold prices climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday as investors sought safety after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns over the central bank’s independence. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,375.29 per ounce, while October futures were up 0.2% …

Markets Slide Across the RegionEuropean equities opened sharply lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s losses and pressured by renewed concerns over U.S. trade policy and domestic political instability in France. As of 03:35 ET (07:35 GMT), Germany’s DAX was down 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 slumped 1.8%, and London’s FTSE 100 …

Artificial intelligence leader Nvidia is set to release its quarterly earnings after markets close on Wednesday, with investors bracing for a significant stock reaction. Options pricing suggests the shares could swing about 6.4% in either direction by week’s end. From Monday’s closing price, that could push the stock to a …

In a significant policy speech, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan recently explored potential shifts in the central bank’s operational framework, emphasizing a need for more effective and nuanced communication. The remarks highlighted several critical areas for consideration, including the management of the Fed’s balance sheet, the future …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell surprised many in his recent speech at Jackson Hole, signaling a potential interest-rate cut in September. This move is a significant gamble, as it prioritizes supporting a weakening labor market over the traditional focus on controlling inflation. While the unemployment rate has held steady and …