Market Update

Market OverviewU.S. stock futures pointed higher on Monday, supported by investor optimism ahead of a key jobs report later this week, even as concerns over a possible federal government shutdown tempered sentiment. At 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained 189 points (0.4%), S&P 500 Futures rose 33 points …

The U.S. dollar index slipped by 0.2% to 97.92 on Monday, easing from recent gains as investors turned their attention to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report for September. The labor market remains the central focus for Federal Reserve policymakers, who earlier this month cut interest rates by 25 basis points. …

Oil prices slipped sharply in Asian trade Monday, as signals of fresh supply increases rattled traders already wary of a growing glut. By 21:41 ET (01:41 GMT), Brent crude futures (Nov) were down 0.8% at $69.58 a barrel, while WTI crude (Nov) fell 0.9% to $65.16. Both benchmarks had surged …

European equity markets opened the week on a cautious positive note Monday, as investors positioned ahead of key U.S. labor data and closely monitored political wrangling in Washington over a potential government shutdown. By 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Stoxx 600 rose 0.3%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 …

Gold prices hit all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, with investors flocking to the safe-haven asset amid mounting concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and continued bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold surged to $3,812.00 an ounce, while December futures touched $3,839.05/oz, extending a rally supported …

Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as technology shares rebounded from last week’s steep sell-off, although caution prevailed with investors eyeing upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities underperformed as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Indian stocks continued to digest sharp declines from the prior …

The U.S. economy’s surprising vigor, with Q2 GDP revised to 3.8% and August consumer spending up 0.4%, paints a picture of resilience that defies slowdown fears. Yet, new tariffs—100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on cabinets—aren’t mere blips; they’re a bold bet that could fuel inflation and unravel supply chains, turning short-term …

Friday’s Announcement Sends Shockwaves Through Global TradeOn September 25, the United States unleashed a fresh wave of tariffs that sent ripples across global markets. Targeting pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, furniture, and cabinetry, the new measures are far from subtle. Branded or patented drugs now face a staggering 100% tariff unless companies …

Bitcoin’s infamous “Red September” curse struck with vengeance in 2025, turning what promised to be a banner month into a bloodbath. As of September 27, the world’s premier cryptocurrency clawed its way back to $109,421, up a modest 0.37% on the day but still nursing wounds from a brutal weekly …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) managed to pump the brakes on its sharp descent against the US Dollar (USD) to close the week, but the respite was limited. Despite cooling its bearish momentum on Friday, the Loonie still touched fresh 18-week intraday lows, confirming its position on the weak side of …