Market Update

European markets advanced on Friday, set to close the week with solid gains, as expectations of further Federal Reserve easing encouraged risk appetite despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3% …

Bitcoin surged to its highest level in seven weeks on Friday, extending a sharp rebound as seasonal “Uptober” momentum and expectations of a liquidity impulse from the U.S. government shutdown underpinned sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 1.2% higher at $120,052.20 by 02:20 ET (06:20 GMT), after briefly surpassing $121,000 …

​Global oil markets faced a sharp downturn on Thursday, as the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil plummeted below the $61 per barrel mark, registering its lowest level in several months. This severe drop comes amid escalating concerns that a global supply flood is coinciding with a deterioration …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) isn’t just weak; it’s a testament to policy paralysis. Its recent tumble, pushing the US Dollar (USD) to trade near 1.39688—a level not seen in five months—isn’t a market blip. It is a clear indictment of the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) impossible “two-way trap,” a situation …

The Japanese Yen (JPY) surged to a two-week high against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, driving the USD/JPY pair down by approximately 0.5%. This significant move was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in safe-haven demand after the US government officially entered a shutdown.The resulting political uncertainty in the …

The ongoing US federal government shutdown is casting a long shadow over global markets, prompting a partial rebound in the US Dollar after days of declines. This political impasse isn’t just a domestic headache—it’s amplifying economic uncertainties worldwide, especially as key data releases loom. With no end in sight, investors …

Gold (XAU/USD) eased from record highs as the U.S. Dollar recovered, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. The precious metal briefly touched an all-time peak near $3,895 on Wednesday before retreating to around $3,820 during the American session. Investors are watching closely how safe-haven demand responds to the broader U.S. economic context. …

Two leading Federal Reserve officials are sounding alarms from different angles. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan is pressing for restraint on further interest rate cuts, arguing that inflation remains a persistent threat. Meanwhile, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that the ongoing government shutdown has deprived policymakers of vital data, …

As the U.S. government shutdown extends into October, markets are entering the final quarter of 2025 facing one of the most uncertain backdrops in years. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report—normally the most influential labor market release—will not be published on schedule, depriving investors of a key reference point for Federal …

Global financial markets are navigating one of the most unpredictable environments in recent years as the U.S. government shutdown drags on, delaying the release of key economic data. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report — a cornerstone for assessing U.S. labor market health — will not be released on schedule due …