Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 8 October 2025 1:34 am

    Bitcoin’s $122k: A Dip or A Catalyst?

    Bitcoin’s recent retreat to $122,134, a −2.08% dip from its new record high, is far from a panic-inducing collapse. Instead, it represents a moment of price consolidation following a historic ascent. This correction offers a critical opportunity to analyze what truly drove the surge past the $125,000 mark: a rare …

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  • 8 October 2025 12:38 am

    Markets cautiously optimistic ahead of Fed Minutes, hoping for more rate cuts.

    Investors around the world are turning their attention to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Everyone is anticipating the unveiling of details from the discussions that took place in the monetary policy committee meeting, which concluded on September …

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  • 7 October 2025 11:28 pm

    Wall Street’s Tech Boom Cracking Under Shutdown Stress

    The S&P 500’s dip on October 7, 2025, ending a seven-day streak, isn’t just a blip—it’s a wake-up call that the AI hype machine might be overheating amid political chaos. Closing down 0.38% at 6,714.59, with the Nasdaq falling 0.67% to 22,788.36 and the Dow slipping 0.2% to 46,602.98, the …

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  • 7 October 2025 10:10 pm

    Trump: We will have tariffs, and Canadians will love us

    President Donald Trump’s recent White House remarks signal a bold pivot in US-Canada trade relations, threatening tariffs while insisting Canadians will embrace the outcome. Can Tariffs Really Make Canada Love America Again?With talks underway involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this approach revives echoes of past negotiations, promising a “comprehensive” …

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  • 7 October 2025 9:22 pm

    Yen Slides as Japan’s Leadership Change Fuels Hopes of Fresh Stimulus

    The Japanese Yen continued to weaken sharply on Tuesday, with the U.S. dollar climbing to a seven-month high above 151 yen. The move came as investors bet that Japan’s incoming prime minister will maintain a pro-stimulus stance, reinforcing expectations of continued monetary and fiscal support.The yen’s drop extended its losing …

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  • 7 October 2025 8:10 pm

    Lone Voice at the Fed: Stephen Miran’s Aggressive Call for Rate Cuts

    Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran delivered a striking, outlier view on Tuesday, arguing emphatically that U.S. monetary policy is dangerously restrictive and that the central bank must aggressively cut interest rates. His core argument rests on two highly controversial premises: an ultralow estimate for the neutral interest rate (r-star) and …

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  • 7 October 2025 7:41 pm

    The Week America Went Data Blind: When ADP and Private Entities Took Over the Numbers

    In the first week of October 2025, the U.S. economy experienced what analysts have called a temporary economic blackout, as the government shutdown froze the publication of crucial economic data that investors, analysts, and policymakers rely on to gauge the nation’s performance.For the first time in years, markets were forced …

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  • 7 October 2025 4:48 pm

    Yen Slides to Two-Month Low, Euro Weakens as Political Turmoil Grips Japan and France

    Currency markets were dominated by political developments on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen falling to a two-month low following Sanae Takaichi’s victory in Japan’s ruling party leadership race, while the euro weakened further as France’s political crisis deepened after the resignation of its prime minister. Yen Drops as Takaichi Signals …

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  • 7 October 2025 2:57 pm

    Trump Demands Democrats Back GOP Funding Plan as Shutdown Drags Into Second Week

    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 …

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  • 7 October 2025 1:05 pm

    Bitcoin Holds Firm Near Record Highs as ETF Inflows and ‘Uptober’ Momentum Support Gains

    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 …

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  • 7 October 2025 11:46 am

    European Stocks Slip as Political Uncertainty in France and U.S. Weighs on Sentiment

    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%, …

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  • 7 October 2025 10:31 am

    Asian Chip Stocks Rise After AMD–OpenAI Partnership Boosts AI Optimism

    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) …

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  • 7 October 2025 9:42 am

    Oil Prices Steady as Markets Digest Modest OPEC+ Output Hike

    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 …

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