Market Analysis

October, 2025

  • 28 October 2025 8:46 pm

    FOMC Set to Cut Rates Again — Eyes on Powell as Markets Watch for End to Tightening

    The U.S. dollar traded slightly lower on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the much-anticipated Federal Reserve policy announcement. With the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting underway, markets are overwhelmingly expecting a 25-basis-point rate cut — and are watching closely for signs that the central bank could …

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  • 28 October 2025 7:52 pm

    Pound Falls Below $1.33 as UK Faces Growing Fiscal Pressure Ahead of Autumn Budget

    The British pound extended its losses on Tuesday, slipping below the $1.33 mark for the first time since mid-October, as investors reacted to worsening fiscal projections in the United Kingdom. The drop came amid reports that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is preparing to cut its productivity forecast, potentially …

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  • 28 October 2025 4:08 pm

    Europe Opens Mixed as Earnings Deluge Meets Fed Week

    European equities traded cautiously on Tuesday as investors sifted through a heavy batch of corporate results and braced for a pivotal Federal Reserve decision. Market snapshot (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX: −0.3% France’s CAC 40: −0.2% UK’s FTSE 100: +0.2% Fed in Focus The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting …

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  • 28 October 2025 1:11 pm

    Asia Stocks Slip as Traders Weigh U.S. Diplomacy, Central Bank Line-Up

    Most Asian equities eased on Tuesday as investors parsed fresh signals from U.S. outreach in the region and positioned for a dense slate of central-bank decisions later this week. U.S. futures were broadly flat in Asian hours after Wall Street’s major averages set fresh records overnight, led by technology. Regional …

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  • 28 October 2025 12:19 am

    Gold Hovers Around $4,000 as Trade Peace Cools Market Fears

    Gold prices slipped sharply below the key $4,000 mark for the first time in weeks, pressured by renewed optimism over improving trade relations between the United States and China. The easing tensions have lifted global risk appetite, steering investors away from safe-haven assets like gold and into riskier investments.During Monday’s …

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  • 27 October 2025 11:05 pm

    Yen Under Pressure as Markets Brace for Fed and BoJ Decisions

    The Japanese yen continued to weaken against the US dollar on Monday, with the USD/JPY pair hovering near its eight-month peak around 153.00. Despite a softer greenback, the pair extended its seven-day winning streak as traders awaited major monetary policy decisions from both the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the …

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  • 27 October 2025 10:21 pm

    Pound Steadies as Softer U.S. Inflation Fuels Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

    The British pound began the week with a modest rebound against the U.S. dollar, supported by renewed optimism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and improving global risk sentiment. The GBP/USD pair hovered near 1.3320, recovering slightly from last week’s pullback as traders reacted to the latest U.S. inflation figures.Recent …

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  • 27 October 2025 9:53 pm

    Aussie Dollar Climbs on Renewed US–China Trade Optimism and RBA Outlook

    The Australian Dollar surged on Monday, buoyed by growing optimism over easing tensions between the United States and China. Signs of progress in trade discussions between the world’s two largest economies have boosted demand for risk-sensitive currencies, lifting the Aussie to its highest levels in weeks.Confidence rose after Washington signaled …

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  • 27 October 2025 8:38 pm

    Wall Street Soars as US–China Trade Deal Hopes Ignite Market Optimism

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke new ground on Monday, hitting an all-time high above 47,500 as investors cheered signs of progress in trade negotiations between the United States and China. The rally reflected a broader wave of optimism sweeping through markets, with hopes that renewed talks could ease long-standing …

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  • 27 October 2025 7:53 pm

    Crude Oil Prices Steady as Sanctions and Surging Supply Pull Markets in Opposite Directions

    Oil prices held firm on Monday, balancing between fresh geopolitical tension and swelling production levels that kept traders cautious about the global supply outlook. The market saw a modest uptick as investors weighed the impact of new U.S. sanctions against Russia’s energy sector against record-breaking output from Iraq.Crude oil hovered …

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  • 27 October 2025 7:09 pm

    US-China Trade Negotiations Poised for Breakthrough

    Recent developments in US-China trade talks have injected a dose of optimism into what has been a prolonged period of economic friction between the two superpowers. Over the weekend, officials from both nations concluded productive discussions in Southeast Asia, laying out a preliminary framework that could prevent an immediate escalation …

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  • 27 October 2025 2:48 pm

    Germany’s Business Sentiment Shows Early Signs of Recovery

    The latest Ifo Business Climate Index (BCI) suggests that the German economy may be stabilizing after months of weakness. The index rose to 88.4 in October, up from 87.7 in September, in line with market expectations of 88.0. The improvement was driven by stronger business expectations, signaling growing optimism about …

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  • 27 October 2025 1:47 pm

    Bitcoin Breaks Out as Fed Cut Bets and Trade Progress Lift Crypto Markets

    Bitcoin surged on Monday, tracking a rally across global risk assets after the U.S. and China announced a preliminary framework deal aimed at defusing trade tensions, while soft U.S. inflation data bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut later this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 3.5% to $115,504.0 …

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