Market Update

U.S. Treasury yields showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, balancing between stronger-than-expected economic data and a broad rally in global bond markets. While the latest figures highlighted robust activity in the manufacturing sector, investor interest in long-term debt remained resilient, thanks in part to movements in the UK bond market.Over …

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve paints a picture of an economy moving with caution, as wage growth continues at only a modest pace across most regions. The report—released eight times a year to summarize real-time economic conditions—indicates that slow wage gains have contributed to further moderation in …

Oil prices advanced as fresh US stockpile data signaled tighter supply conditions, giving energy markets a decisive boost after a period of volatility. Investors interpreted the decline in inventories as evidence of steady demand across the American economy, strengthening expectations that consumption will remain resilient through the end of the …

The Japanese Yen remained on the defensive on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar softened across global currency markets. The Dollar–Yen pair held its ground, reflecting a mix of shifting interest-rate expectations in the United States and persistent uncertainty surrounding Japan’s monetary outlook.Traders continued to build expectations that the Federal …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday, erasing its early gains and closing nearly flat, as investors balanced mixed economic signals with fresh political developments. At the start of trading, stronger‑than‑expected U.S. data gave the greenback a lift. That momentum quickly faded when the Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index for November fell …

The latest billion-dollar moves in the food sector are sending shockwaves through global markets, with one headline deal standing out: a $1.2 billion merger designed to take A Paradise public. The transaction adds fresh momentum to a sector already racing through rapid consolidation, prompting investors to reassess opportunities far beyond …

On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, aiming to bridge a fiscal gap estimated at £20–30 billion amid slowing economic growth and elevated inflation. The budget, featuring tax hikes totaling £26 billion—including a three-year freeze on personal tax thresholds, increased National Insurance …

U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday, building on a week of solid gains as investors moved into the holiday period with renewed confidence. Major indexes rose for a fourth consecutive session, supported by strong momentum in big-cap technology shares and optimism surrounding monetary policy decisions expected in the coming weeks.The Dow …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Haven demand also remained firm despite a broader risk-on rally across global markets. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,166.13 an ounce, while February …

The U.S. dollar inched higher on Wednesday, stabilizing after its steepest daily decline in nearly three weeks, as traders continued to position for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December, while sterling held firm ahead of the U.K. Autumn Budget. By 03:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the …