Market Update

Britain’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in more than a year in August, boosted by a surge in new business and easing concerns over U.S. tariffs, according to a survey from S&P Global released on Wednesday. Strong Services Performance The UK Services PMI rose to 54.2 in August …

The eurozone economy extended its modest expansion in August, with the HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inching up to 51.0 from 50.9 in July, according to S&P Global data released Wednesday. PMI at 12-Month High, But Growth Still Weak The August figure marked the highest level in a …

The global oil market is experiencing a significant upturn, with prices for both major benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude, showing strong gains. WTI Crude futures are trading at $65.56, up over 2.4% today, while Brent Crude is hovering around $69.05, also marking a notable increase. This rally …

U.S. markets started the first full week of September with a slump, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped around 550 points on Tuesday. After a long holiday weekend, investors returned with renewed selling pressure, driven by a trifecta of concerns: rising bond yields, government debt, and persistent inflation …

The US Dollar (USD) is showing signs of life, snapping a five-day losing streak and climbing to multi-day highs on Tuesday. This sudden reversal is driven by a market reassessment, as investors begin to factor in the possibility of at least two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve later …

President Donald Trump’s stark warning reverberates: without his tariffs, the United States risks ceasing to exist as a global economic force. After a federal appeals court ruled most of his global tariffs illegal, Trump declared an “economic emergency” and vowed an immediate Supreme Court appeal, potentially by Wednesday. He’s right …

In early September 2025, US Treasury yields have surged, reflecting deep market concerns over the nation’s fiscal health and global trade uncertainties. The 10-year US Government Bond yield climbed to 4.279%, up 0.047 percentage points or 1.11%, with the bond priced at 99.245% of par, down 0.381%. The 30-year yield …

The Canadian Dollar has started September on a back foot, experiencing a notable decline against the US Dollar. This movement signals a palpable shift in market sentiment, away from risk-taking and toward the relative safety of the US currency. The root causes of this shift are not isolated to a …

In a historic moment that has reshaped global markets, gold and silver have embarked on a breathtaking ascent, reaching peaks not seen in decades and reasserting their role as guardians of wealth in the face of economic and geopolitical storms. This astonishing performance isn’t just a fleeting spike; it’s the …

China is undergoing a profound economic transformation, choosing long-term strategic goals over short-term growth. Amid a property sector collapse, persistent deflation, and renewed U.S. trade tensions, Beijing is deliberately avoiding a massive stimulus package. Instead, its leaders are pursuing a strategy of calculated restraint, accepting temporary economic pain to build …