Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 1 October 2025 7:13 pm

    U.S. Government Shutdown Sends Shockwaves Through Markets as Regulatory Furloughs Test Asset Stability

    The October 2025 U.S. government shutdown has cast a long shadow over financial markets, exposing vulnerabilities across multiple asset classes and prompting investors to reassess risk and strategy. With over 900,000 federal employees temporarily furloughed, key government operations have halted, slowing both the release of economic data and regulatory oversight. …

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  • 1 October 2025 4:24 pm

    ADP Report Shows Surprise Job Loss, Raising Concerns Ahead of NFP

    The latest ADP National Employment Report delivered a negative surprise, showing a decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs in September, well below expectations for an increase of 52,000. The report, compiled from payroll data of nearly 400,000 U.S. businesses, highlights further weakness in the labor market. It also marks a continuation …

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  • 1 October 2025 3:33 pm

    Dollar Hovers Near One-Week Lows as U.S. Shutdown Threatens Jobs Data Release

    The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Wednesday, slipping toward one-week lows as the federal government shut down following a failed Senate vote to extend funding, raising concerns over delayed jobs data critical for Federal Reserve policy. The dollar index edged 0.1% lower to 97.92, extending recent losses. The greenback …

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  • 1 October 2025 2:11 pm

    Italy’s Manufacturing Sector Slips Back into Contraction in September

    Italy’s manufacturing activity contracted in September, reversing August’s modest growth, as both production and new orders declined amid economic uncertainty, survey data showed on Wednesday. The HCOB Italy Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.0 in September from 50.4 in August, marking the sharpest deterioration in three months. A reading below the …

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  • 1 October 2025 1:23 pm

    Spain Manufacturing Growth Slows to Three-Month Low in September

    Spain’s manufacturing sector expanded at a softer pace in September, with growth easing to its weakest level in three months, the latest HCOB Spain Manufacturing PMI survey showed. The seasonally adjusted PMI slipped to 51.5 in September from 54.3 in August, marking the slowest growth since June. Still, the index …

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  • 1 October 2025 12:48 pm

    France Manufacturing PMI Falls Back Into Contraction in September

    France’s manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction territory in September as both output and new orders fell sharply, according to data released Wednesday. The HCOB France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, dropped to 48.2 from 50.4 in August. The figure was marginally above the flash estimate …

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  • 1 October 2025 12:31 pm

    German Manufacturing PMI Slips in September, Orders Weigh on Recovery

    Germany’s manufacturing sector lost momentum in September, as new orders declined despite stronger production growth, according to the latest business survey. The HCOB final Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, edged down to 49.5 from August’s 38-month high of 49.8. The reading kept the index just below …

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  • 1 October 2025 12:09 pm

    Gold Hits Record High as U.S. Government Shutdown Sparks Safe-Haven Rush

    Gold prices surged to fresh records in Asian trade on Wednesday after the U.S. government officially entered a shutdown, fueling haven demand and weighing on the dollar. Spot gold touched an all-time high of $3,875.53 an ounce, before easing slightly to $3,862.22 by 00:22 ET (04:22 GMT). Gold futures for …

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  • 1 October 2025 11:14 am

    Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace in Six Months

    Japan’s factory activity contracted at the steepest pace since March, as weak overseas demand and U.S. tariffs weighed heavily on output and orders, a private survey showed on Wednesday. The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 48.5 in September, down from 49.7 in August and marking …

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  • 1 October 2025 2:36 am

    Bitcoin Holds Steady Near September Highs Amid Strong ETF Flows

    Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $114,302, remaining stable near its highest point since September at $114,842. Investors are watching the $115,000 level closely, as a breakthrough could signal renewed bullish momentum.The cryptocurrency has seen notable institutional interest, with ETFs recording significant inflows in recent days. On the last day of …

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  • 1 October 2025 1:26 am

    Safe-Haven Yen Rises as USD/JPY Slides Amid US Shutdown Concerns

    The Japanese Yen maintained its safe-haven appeal on Tuesday, nudging USD/JPY slightly lower for a third consecutive session as worries over a potential US government shutdown weighed on the Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is trading near 147.769, down just 0.03% from the previous close of 147.807.Investors …

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  • 1 October 2025 12:21 am

    Wall Street Dips as September Rally Fades”

    On September 30, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a modest pullback, influenced by investor concerns over a potential government shutdown. The S&P 500 declined by 0.13%, closing at 4,325, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.26%, ending at 13,456. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, settling at 34,678 .Despite this …

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September, 2025

  • 30 September 2025 11:17 pm

    Oil Prices Edge Lower Amid Rising Supply Concerns

    Crude oil prices dipped on September 30, 2025, as markets weighed a mix of rising supply and subdued demand. Brent crude traded at $66.13 per barrel, down 0.94% from the previous close of $66.76, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also fell, reflecting investor caution amid market uncertainty.Supply-side pressures continue to …

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