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October, 2025

• 2 October 2025 1:35 am

  Gold Hits Record High as US Shutdown and Weak Jobs Data Fuel Rate Cut Hopes

  

  Gold prices have soared to a new all-time high, driven by the dual impact of an unexpected plunge in US private sector hiring and the unfolding US government shutdown. The combination of these events has aggressively reinforced market expectations for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates at its …

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• 1 October 2025 11:46 pm

  EU and US Steel Policies Diverge as Global Market Braces for Impact

  

  As October 2025 unfolds, the global steel market faces renewed tension as both the European Union and the United States double down on protective measures, each pursuing distinct strategies with far-reaching consequences.The European Union has announced a sharp reduction in steel import quotas—nearly 50%—while imposing tariffs of up to 50% …

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• 1 October 2025 11:14 pm

  US Session- Market Drivers: Markets Stunned as US Government Shutdown Weighs on Dollar

  

  Global financial markets are reacting sharply to the ongoing US federal government shutdown, which has reintroduced a significant level of uncertainty. The immediate consequence has been further weakness in the US Dollar (USD), which receded to new multi-day lows as investors assessed the implications of the political impasse.The US Dollar …

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• 1 October 2025 10:21 pm

  Oil Prices Plummet to Four-Week Low as Supply Worries Mount

  

  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is experiencing a significant downturn, extending its slide for a fourth straight session and hitting a four-week low. The correction follows a surge to a near two-month high just last Friday. This renewed selloff has pushed WTI prices down sharply, with the commodity currently …

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• 1 October 2025 9:45 pm

  Bank of Canada Signals Resilience Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

  

  The Bank of Canada (BoC) released its latest meeting minutes, highlighting ongoing concerns about the impact of U.S. trade policies while maintaining cautious optimism about the Canadian economy’s outlook. Policymakers continue to monitor the ripple effects from past trade disputes and anticipate further challenges linked to the renegotiation of the …

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• 1 October 2025 8:53 pm

  Wall Street Cautiously Climbs Amid Government Shutdown and Economic Uncertainty

  

  U.S. stocks showed resilience on Wednesday as traders navigated the latest government shutdown, hopeful that the funding lapse would be brief and have limited economic fallout. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded largely flat. Earlier in the session, …

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• 1 October 2025 7:53 pm

  US Manufacturing Shows Slight Improvement as Dollar Weakens

  

  The U.S. manufacturing sector showed a modest improvement in September, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI edging up to 49.1 from 48.7 in August, slightly surpassing expectations. While the index remains below the 50 mark, signaling a continued contraction, the slight uptick suggests that the pace of decline is easing.Several subcomponents …

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• 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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