Market Update

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending a powerful multi-week rally as traders piled into safe-haven assets on expectations of imminent U.S. interest rate cuts and renewed U.S.-China trade frictions. Spot and Futures Prices Hit New Peaks Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,186.84 per …

Asian markets bounced back on Wednesday, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week as investors drew optimism from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments suggesting more potential rate cuts ahead. However, gains were tempered by persistent concerns over renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and signs of ongoing economic weakness …

Wall Street’s latest surge appears impressive on paper — but it may also be dangerously detached from the real economy. Big U.S. banks have collectively added more than $238 billion in market value this year, as investors bet these institutions can continue to thrive despite political gridlock, volatile trade conditions, …

U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown ConcernsThe U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) recorded a notable decline during the North American trading session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, falling by 0.21% to close at 99.042 points. This drop reflects growing caution among investors ahead of the release of …

Hope on the Horizon: U.S.–China Trade Tensions Show Signs of Easing Amid Rare Earth DisputeIn a week marked by escalating rhetoric and market volatility, a glimmer of optimism has emerged in the ongoing trade standoff between the United States and China. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed confidence that the …

Goldman Sachs Group (GS) delivered an exceptional third quarter in 2025, easily beating analyst expectations, yet its stock took a puzzling dive. The firm reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.25 and net revenues of $15.2 billion, significantly surpassing forecasts of $11.02 and $14.13 billion, respectively. Despite this blowout performance, …

Gold continues to dazzle investors, climbing to $4,147.65 per ounce with a daily gain of $37.31, or 0.91%, as of Tuesday evening. The precious metal has been on a tear, defying gravity with a year-to-date rally of nearly 58% and a staggering five-year performance of over 119%. This latest upswing …

Global crude oil benchmarks have plunged to their lowest levels in five months, with Brent crude trading at approximately $62.34 per barrel, down 1.67%, and WTI crude at $58.69, down 1.44%. The downturn reflects a volatile market shaken by escalating trade tensions, cautious supply management, and growing fears of a …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, underscoring the complex trade-offs facing monetary policymakers. In his latest remarks, Powell emphasized that while recent data still point to steady economic growth, the central bank is increasingly concerned about mounting risks in both the labor …

The British pound extended its decline for a second consecutive day, sliding toward the 1.3300 mark against the US dollar. This drop follows the release of disappointing UK employment data, which has intensified speculation that the Bank of England may soon pivot toward interest rate cuts.Sterling traded around 1.3300 after …