Market Update

The seminal document that laid the foundation for the world’s leading digital asset, published anonymously as the work of Satoshi Nakamoto, is now seventeen years old. Originally conceived as a radical idea for a decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash system, it has since evolved into a formidable, institutional-grade financial asset. This …

Gold prices have recently taken a hit, dropping below the significant $4,000 per ounce mark. This slide is a direct result of changes in how the US central bank is expected to handle interest rates. The latest reading for the price of one ounce of gold is $4,006.595, representing a …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, rebounding to around $60.50 per barrel after two days of subdued trading. The modest recovery reflected a temporary lift in sentiment across energy markets, even as broader concerns about oversupply kept gains in check ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ …

Bitcoin was little changed on Friday, limping toward a rare negative October as a bout of global risk aversion—stoked by U.S.–China trade tensions and macro uncertainty—kept dip-buyers on the sidelines. The largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.3% to $110,012.4, leaving it down 3.7% for the month and on track to snap the …

The U.S. dollar inched higher on Friday, consolidating near a three-month peak as traders absorbed a relatively hawkish message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and recalibrated expectations for another move in December. By 05:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the Dollar Index was up 0.1% at 99.380, extending Thursday’s momentum. The …

Market snapshot DAX (Germany): −0.2% FTSE 100 (UK): −0.2% CAC 40 (France): flat Policy & macro ECB on hold: The European Central Bank kept the deposit facility rate at 2% for a third straight meeting, calling policy “in a good place” amid fading risks and resilient activity. Barclays now expects …

Gold fell in Asian trade on Friday, putting the metal on course for a second straight weekly decline, after the Federal Reserve struck a cautious tone on further rate cuts and signs of easing U.S.–China trade tensions tempered safe-haven flows. Spot gold dipped 0.4% to $4,008.65/oz by 01:49 ET (05:49 …

As October drew to a close, Thursday the 30th delivered a wave of earnings reports that reinvigorated investor confidence across U.S. markets. From Silicon Valley giants to consumer staples and healthcare leaders, the third-quarter results painted a picture of resilience, innovation, and strategic momentum.The technology sector once again led the …

Bitcoin’s long-celebrated “Uptober” rally failed to materialize this year as the world’s leading cryptocurrency extended its decline, falling roughly 15% since reaching a record high earlier this month. The token, which had briefly topped $125,000 in early October, is now hovering near $107,000 as cautious sentiment spreads across global markets.The …

The US dollar extended its post-Fed rebound, reaching a two-month high as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s cautious tone and the ongoing stalemate over the government funding deal. The strong greenback set the tone across major currencies, while traders turned their focus to inflation readings from Japan and the euro …