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September, 2025

• 25 September 2025 12:42 pm

  European Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Data

  

  European equity markets slipped on Thursday, following Wall Street’s overnight losses, as investors exercised caution ahead of critical U.S. economic reports that could determine the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. At 07:10 GMT, Germany’s DAX fell 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 shed 0.7%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 managed to rise …

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• 25 September 2025 11:05 am

  Oil Prices Ease After Seven-Week Highs as Traders Balance Inventory Data and Geopolitical Risks

  

  Oil prices slipped slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, consolidating after a strong rally in the previous session, as traders weighed tighter U.S. supply signals against persistent geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia. At 01:23 GMT, Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 0.3% to $69.09 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate …

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• 25 September 2025 10:03 am

  Asian Markets Stay Subdued as Investors Await Key U.S. Data

  

  Asian equities traded cautiously on Thursday, following two straight sessions of losses on Wall Street, as investors weighed stretched valuations in U.S. tech stocks and looked ahead to a packed U.S. economic calendar that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy path. At 04:00 GMT, U.S. stock index futures edged slightly …

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• 25 September 2025 8:01 am

  White House Prepares Federal Agencies for Potential Mass Layoffs Amid Shutdown Threat

  

  As the clock ticks toward a potential government shutdown, the White House has directed federal agencies to gear up for significant workforce reductions, escalating tensions in an already heated funding battle. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget, issued late Wednesday, instructs agencies to draft plans for layoffs, …

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• 25 September 2025 1:14 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Surges on Risk Aversion

  

  The U.S. Dollar surged on Wednesday, driven by increasing risk aversion in global markets. This move reflects a widespread challenge for central banks: battling a slowing economy while still contending with stubborn inflation.The Dollar Index (DXY) rose by over half a percent, reaching its highest level in nearly two weeks. …

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• 25 September 2025 12:49 am

  Powell’s Balanced Approach Halts Gold’s Surge

  

  Gold prices have pulled back sharply, dipping from a daily high of 3,779.340 to around 3,732.985 in recent trading, marking a 0.83% decline. This retreat follows Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent emphasis on a cautious approach to rate cuts, which has bolstered the US dollar and tempered investor enthusiasm. …

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• 25 September 2025 12:12 am

  Don’t Rush to Cut: Fed’s Goolsbee Cautions Against Overeager Rate Cuts

  

  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is pumping the brakes on the widespread expectation of a rapid series of interest rate cuts. In a surprising move that separates him from the broader narrative, Goolsbee has voiced his discomfort with “overly frontloading” rate reductions, pushing back against the idea …

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• 24 September 2025 11:21 pm

  Is the BoJ’s Hesitation Fueling an Unstoppable Yen Decline?

  

  The USD/JPY pair has climbed to 148.868, marking a fresh three-week high and gaining 0.83% on the day amid persistent US Dollar strength. This advance, pushing the pair from a previous close of 147.641 to a day’s range of 147.515 to 148.887, highlights a troubling trend: the Japanese Yen’s ongoing …

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• 24 September 2025 10:17 pm

  Oil Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices soared to a seven-week high, climbing approximately 2% on Wednesday, driven by an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories and mounting supply disruptions in key oil-producing regions. Brent crude futures rose $1.64, or 2.4%, settling at $69.27 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained …

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• 24 September 2025 9:14 pm

  Dow Dips as AI Rally Cools and Economic Uncertainty Looms

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped approximately 150 points on Wednesday, reflecting a broader market retreat as investor enthusiasm wanes. After hitting record highs earlier this week, the Dow fell to a low of 270 points down, settling around 46,150. Despite the pullback, the index remains firmly bullish, trading 6.5% …

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• 24 September 2025 8:12 pm

  Is a Crypto Breakout or Breakdown Looming in 2025?

  

  Bitcoin’s Quiet Phase: A Precursor to Big Moves?Bitcoin is currently experiencing a period of unusually low volatility, with market indicators painting a picture of calm before a potential storm. Exchange reserves for Bitcoin are nearing multi-year lows, suggesting a shrinking supply of coins available for immediate sale. Historically, such a …

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• 24 September 2025 7:07 pm

  BoE Governor Signals Further Rate Cuts Amid Economic Caution

  

  In an interview with Simon Archer, Editor of West Midlands Magazine, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey hinted at further reductions in interest rates, signaling a cautious yet dovish approach to monetary policy. Bailey emphasized that the trajectory of rate cuts will hinge on the continued decline of inflation, underscoring …

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• 24 September 2025 2:39 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Powell Caution and Economic Data Weigh

  

  U.S. stock index futures gained slightly in early Wednesday trade, consolidating after the previous session’s pullback that ended Wall Street’s streak of record highs. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 70 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures gained 13 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 80 points …

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