Market Update

Bitcoin held steady above the $105,800 mark, showing daily surge of 1,09%, after weeks of sharp swings in the digital asset market. The renewed sense of calm comes amid rising optimism that the United States may soon introduce clearer rules for cryptocurrency trading and investment.Reports suggest that U.S. financial authorities …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran expressed optimism about the U.S. inflation outlook, stating that price pressures are steadily declining and that maintaining the current path of rate cuts is the right approach. His comments signal confidence that the central bank’s policy adjustments are beginning to show results after months of …

The US dollar held firm on Monday after the Senate approved a short-term funding bill to keep the government running through January, easing fears of another costly shutdown. The decision offered relief to financial markets and helped stabilize the greenback after several weeks of uncertainty.The move ensures that key federal …

The euro started the week on a calm and steady note, holding on to last week’s gains as traders awaited fresh economic signals from Europe. The currency’s recent stability reflects improving confidence in the eurozone and a moderation in expectations for further U.S. interest rate hikes, which has helped narrow …

U.S. stock futures jumped Monday after the Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, lifting risk appetite at the start of a data-light week. By 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 230 points (0.5%), S&P 500 futures gained 66 …

European equities climbed Monday, mirroring a brighter global tone as signs emerged that the historic U.S. government shutdown could soon end. The STOXX 600 rose 1.1% to 571.27 by 09:12 GMT, rebounding from a three-week low, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 also up more than 1.1%. The bounce …

Oil prices edged higher Monday, supported by signs the U.S. government shutdown could soon end—potentially improving demand in the world’s largest crude consumer—while persistent supply concerns capped the move. By 07:51 GMT, Brent was up $0.39 (+0.61%) at $64.02/bbl and WTI gained $0.43 (+0.72%) to $60.18/bbl. The bid followed a …

Bitcoin advanced Monday, extending a weekend rebound as signs of progress toward ending the U.S. government shutdown nudged investors back into risk. The largest cryptocurrency rose 4.3% to $106,330 by 00:06 ET (05:06 GMT), clawing back a portion of steep losses from October and early November. The up-move follows last …

Asian equities opened the week on uneven footing Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading gains on a rebound in semiconductor and AI-adjacent names, while Chinese benchmarks underperformed even after a marginally better inflation print. Regional sentiment also drew support from U.S. equity futures—S&P 500 contracts rose about 0.6%—on reports …

The defining characteristic of the current market environment is not a single economic shock, but the strategic paralysis induced by Washington’s political gridlock. The longest government shutdown in US history is not just an inconvenience; it is a data blackout that has created a void of crucial economic indicators—including the …