Market Update

The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with President Donald Trump escalating pressure on Democrats to support the Republican funding proposal before any negotiations on healthcare or other policy issues can move forward. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of “closing the government right …

Bitcoin traded mostly steady on Tuesday, holding close to all-time highs after a surge past $126,000, supported by strong institutional inflows, safe-haven rotation during the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, and seasonal optimism often dubbed “Uptober.” As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.4% to $124,427.9, after touching a …

European markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed continued political turmoil in France and the United States, alongside heightened volatility surrounding the global artificial intelligence rally. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 eased 0.1%, while Germany’s DAX slipped 0.2%. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%, …

Chipmaking and AI-related stocks in Japan and Taiwan climbed sharply on Tuesday, following a surge in AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) shares overnight after the U.S. semiconductor giant announced a multi-year deal to supply artificial intelligence processors to OpenAI. Strong Gains Across Key Asian Chipmakers In Taipei, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) …

Oil prices held near flat in Asian trading on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp rebound in the previous session as investors assessed the impact of a smaller-than-expected OPEC+ production increase scheduled for next month. As of 21:44 ET (01:44 GMT), Brent crude futures for September delivery rose 0.2% to $65.60 …

In a bold move to strengthen domestic manufacturing, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 6, 2025, a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1, 2025. The initiative is part of Trump’s “America First” policy, aimed at protecting American industry from …

The dramatic surge in gold and silver prices is a clear, fundamental challenge to the prevailing narrative of global economic management. With gold advancing near $3,960 per troy ounce and silver hitting a high not seen since 2011, the market is signaling an acute lack of confidence in policymakers’ ability …

The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is witnessing a frenzy following a number of massive deals that promise to reshape the technological landscape, but beneath the excitement and large figures lie questions about sustainability. Recent announcements, including a multi-year chip supply agreement between “OpenAI” and “AMD” valued at tens of billions …

In a sudden political shock that cast heavy shadows over global financial markets, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation less than a month after assuming office, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced his acceptance of the resignation, triggering a wave of economic disruptions in the second-largest economy in …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) began the week on shaky ground, briefly slipping after opening near a record high above 46,800 on Monday. Despite the initial caution, the overall mood in the market remains tilted toward the upside, largely driven by the expectation of continued monetary easing from the …