Market Update

American manufacturing continued its downward slide in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of contraction. A key industry gauge dropped to 48.2%, its lowest level in four months, indicating ongoing strain across factory floors nationwide. Any reading below 50% signals a decline in activity, and this persistent slump highlights the …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as investors digested the implications of rising expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December and speculation over the central bank’s next chair. By 06:28 ET (11:28 GMT): S&P 500 futures were down 42 points (-0.6%) Nasdaq 100 futures fell 182 …

Bitcoin fell sharply in Asian trading on Monday, kicking off the new month with renewed volatility after a serious incident at DeFi protocol Yearn Finance ignited widespread concerns over market liquidity. By 01:07 ET (06:07 GMT), Bitcoin was down 5.3% at $86,075.6, after touching an intraday low of $85,638.3. The …

Gold hovered near a six-week peak on Monday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and firm expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this month. By 02:32 ET (06:32 GMT), spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,240.55 an ounce, after briefly touching $4,256.20, its highest level since …

Oil prices rose more than 1% in Asian trading on Monday, supported by OPEC+’s decision to keep production unchanged in the first quarter and by renewed supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions. By 20:52 ET (01:52 GMT), February Brent crude futures were up 1.2% at $63.13 per barrel, while WTI …

Global financial markets wrapped up November with a cautiously optimistic tone, buoyed by sustained momentum in technology stocks that propelled equities higher amid growing anticipation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December. U.S. equities experienced steady, incremental gains throughout the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week, fueled by a resurgence in …

As November 2025 draws to a close, one message rings out loud and clear across global markets: the multi-year monetary easing cycle that reshaped finance is reaching its true end. What only months ago looked like “continued cutting” has now become “one last cut” or “extended pause” for most major …

Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has once again stirred global market debate with a sweeping forecast about where digital assets may be heading next. Known for his contrarian thinking and high-conviction calls, Hayes argues that the current macro backdrop is laying the groundwork for a powerful …

Global markets closed the month on an uneasy note as optimism over potential US interest-rate cuts collided with a disruptive trading outage that briefly froze activity across major futures exchanges. The episode highlighted how fragile sentiment has become in a market already grappling with stretched valuations, slowing economic signals, and …

Gold is currently undergoing an explosive and historic rally, trading firmly above the $4,200 mark, with the most recent price point resting at $4,219.29 per ounce. This momentum has translated into massive year-to-date gains exceeding 60%, signaling deep confidence in the precious metal. This robust upward trajectory is powered by …