Market Update

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, …

Crude oil prices surged during the North American trading session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, driven by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s cautious economic outlook and mounting concerns over global supply disruptions. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.66% to close at $63.83 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed 1.59% …

The USD/CAD exchange rate has climbed for two consecutive days, posting a short-term gain of approximately 0.5%, buoyed by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s measured remarks on monetary policy. Despite this uptick, the US Dollar’s momentum remains hesitant, with the pair stuck in a directionless range, reflecting market indecision. Meanwhile, …

U.S. stocks have shattered records relentlessly, but cracks are showing. On September 23, 2025, the rally stalled: the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.9%. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s stark warning—that equities look “fairly highly valued”—poured cold water on …

Gold prices have pushed further into record territory, achieving a new all-time high of $3,791.255 on Tuesday, fueled by prospects of additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that sustain robust safe-haven buying. As of 19:24 GMT+2, gold is trading at $3,783.140, marking a 0.98% gain from …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the potential inflationary impact of tariff increases during Tuesday’s speech on the U.S. economic outlook. He emphasized that such measures could lead to somewhat higher inflation, though he expressed confidence in managing these effects to prevent them from becoming a persistent issue.Powell assured that …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is gearing up to deliver a highly anticipated speech on the US economic outlook at a prestigious economic luncheon on Tuesday. With investors on high alert, the markets are buzzing with speculation about whether Powell will drop clues about the Fed’s interest rate plans for …