Market Update

Most Asian equities advanced Wednesday, with Hong Kong leading on a sharp rebound in local technology names, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 struggled for traction as a steep drop in SoftBank Group offset cyclical strength. U.S. risk appetite provided a modest tailwind after cyclicals outperformed on Wall Street amid hopes the …

Russian energy giant Lukoil is seeking an extension to a critical deadline imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company has filed for a grace period extension beyond the November 21 cut-off, after which U.S. entities will be prohibited from engaging in transactions …

The upward trajectory of the Sterling/US Dollar (GBP/USD) pair came to a halt on Wednesday after the Bank of England (BoE) adopted a cautious stance on its monetary policy outlook, exerting downward pressure on the British pound.This pause followed the Bank’s monetary policy report, which revealed less hawkish expectations than …

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill aimed at reopening the federal government, marking a significant step toward resolving the crisis that has halted government operations for 43 days.The legislation seeks to fund federal agencies and restore normal operations after the shutdown delayed key economic …

Global financial markets are holding a risk-on stance as investors anticipate a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives. The expected vote during the overnight session aims to pass a short-term funding solution to re-open the US government. This move is putting continued downward pressure on the US Dollar …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a historic achievement on Wednesday, recording its first-ever close above the 48,000 level, extending gains from the previous session. The 30-stock index rose 326.86 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 48,254.82, while also hitting a fresh all-time intraday high. This milestone rally was largely …

The Japanese Yen continued to struggle on Wednesday, holding near nine-month lows against the U.S. Dollar despite a generally softer Greenback. The currency remains weighed down by Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance and the central bank’s cautious approach to tightening policy.Japan’s government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a fragile economic recovery …

America is on the cusp of ending the longest federal government shutdown in its history, as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this evening on a Senate-approved funding measure. After weeks of gridlock, the bill aims to reopen the government and restore full operations across federal agencies. However, the …

White House Senior Advisor Kevin Hassett offered a comprehensive outlook on the U.S. economy on Wednesday, touching upon Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecasts, monetary policy, and the ongoing government shutdown. Hassett projected a modest GDP growth rate for the current quarter while noting significant progress in reducing the national deficit …

Gold continued its remarkable ascent on Wednesday, soaring to $4,189.27 per ounce, a gain of 1.52%, as investors sought safety and stability ahead of a critical vote in the U.S. Congress to end the nation’s record-long government shutdown. The surge underscores gold’s renewed appeal as both a safe-haven asset and …