Market Update

Oil prices soared to a seven-week high, climbing approximately 2% on Wednesday, driven by an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories and mounting supply disruptions in key oil-producing regions. Brent crude futures rose $1.64, or 2.4%, settling at $69.27 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped approximately 150 points on Wednesday, reflecting a broader market retreat as investor enthusiasm wanes. After hitting record highs earlier this week, the Dow fell to a low of 270 points down, settling around 46,150. Despite the pullback, the index remains firmly bullish, trading 6.5% …

Bitcoin’s Quiet Phase: A Precursor to Big Moves?Bitcoin is currently experiencing a period of unusually low volatility, with market indicators painting a picture of calm before a potential storm. Exchange reserves for Bitcoin are nearing multi-year lows, suggesting a shrinking supply of coins available for immediate sale. Historically, such a …

In an interview with Simon Archer, Editor of West Midlands Magazine, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey hinted at further reductions in interest rates, signaling a cautious yet dovish approach to monetary policy. Bailey emphasized that the trajectory of rate cuts will hinge on the continued decline of inflation, underscoring …

U.S. stock index futures gained slightly in early Wednesday trade, consolidating after the previous session’s pullback that ended Wall Street’s streak of record highs. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 70 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures gained 13 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 80 points …

The U.S. dollar firmed on Wednesday, recovering from near one-week lows after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a cautious stance on the outlook for monetary easing. Markets, however, still priced in two more quarter-point rate cuts this year, keeping traders focused on incoming inflation data. Dollar Index and Major …

European stocks fell in early trading on Wednesday, mirroring overnight weakness on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious over the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. STOXX 600 and Regional Moves The pan-European STOXX 600 index slid 0.5% to 552.5 points by 07:14 GMT. Most major regional bourses also ticked lower, with …

Most Asian equity markets slipped on Wednesday, following the negative lead from Wall Street as investors grappled with renewed uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Technology shares, which had fueled recent gains, saw fresh selling pressure. Wall Street’s Pullback Echoes in Asia The cautious tone came after …

Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose faster than expected in August 2025, underscoring persistent inflationary pressures that could complicate the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy path. CPI and Core Measures Headline CPI increased 3% year-on-year, the fastest pace since July 2024, compared with expectations of 2.9% and up …

The EUR/USD exchange rate remained resilient on Tuesday, staying firm above the 1.1800 level despite economic data signaling a slowdown in both the United States and the Eurozone. With modest gains of about 0.09%, the pair reflected a market dynamic where investor risk appetite continued to pressure the US Dollar, …