Market Update

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Wednesday, recovering slightly from steep overnight losses as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and expectations for progress in global trade talks curbed demand for safe-haven assets. At 04:21 GMT, spot gold edged 0.1% higher to $4,127.95 per ounce, bouncing from an earlier session low …

European equities traded mostly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by fading hopes for a Ukraine peace deal and cautious corporate sentiment, though U.K. shares found some support from stable inflation data that may ease pressure on the Bank of England. At 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 …

U.K. inflation remained unchanged in September, easing pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) ahead of its November policy meeting, although the rate still sits nearly double the central bank’s target. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), annual CPI rose 3.8%, matching readings from July and …

Global financial markets saw a significant shift as the US Dollar (USD) staged a solid comeback, enjoying its third consecutive daily rise. This recovery was fueled by a notable reduction in anxiety surrounding international trade disputes and concerns about US credit risk. The Dollar’s strength was apparent, even as returns …

Netflix unveiled its third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 21, emphasizing revenue growth after ceasing regular subscriber reporting earlier this year. The streaming giant posted adjusted earnings per share of $5.87, falling short of both Wall Street expectations and its own projections, while revenue reached $11.51 billion, aligning precisely with …

Bond traders are increasingly positioning for a deeper decline in U.S. Treasury yields, even after the 30-year yield fell to its lowest level in six months. The market’s tone has turned decisively bullish as investors brace for prolonged political and economic uncertainty driven by the continuing government shutdown, which is …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday, surpassing the 47,000 mark as a wave of upbeat corporate earnings lifted investor sentiment across Wall Street. Traditional industrial and consumer companies — often seen as the backbone of the “old economy” — led the charge, posting …

Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after sliding to their lowest levels since early May, as investors weighed signs of oversupply against lingering trade tensions between the United States and China — the world’s two largest oil consumers.Brent crude edged slightly higher to about $61 a barrel, while US West Texas …

Gold prices fell sharply this week after briefly touching record highs, as renewed optimism over global trade and a stronger U.S. dollar prompted investors to take profits. The precious metal, which has been on an impressive rally, dropped back after testing highs, signaling a pause in its upward momentum.The pullback …

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate twice more before the end of the year, signaling a shift in focus toward supporting the job market despite lingering inflation concerns. This forecast, gathered from a recent survey of economic experts, suggests a quicker pace of …