A series of weaker-than-expected inflation reports for both producers and consumers in the U.S. has strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since December 2024. In response, the U.S. Dollar (USD) has resumed its decline as the week’s busy economic calendar concludes with the release of …
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Treasury yields have shown mixed performance, reflecting market uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yi…
Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns
Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were…
AI Hype vs. Reality: Why Adobe’s Stock Fell Despite Beating Earnings
Adobe’s stock is taking a hit despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly res…
Why Did the Dow Retreat from Record Highs?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000…
Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip.…
Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of t…
Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a co…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Fed Rate Cut Bets Remain Firm Ahead of Michigan Survey
Futures Pull Back After Record Highs U.S. stock futures slipped slightly on Friday, consolidating af…
U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England
The U.K. economy flatlined in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the previous month’s expansion and…
European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Growth, Inflation, and Oil Weakness
European equity markets posted modest gains on Friday, consolidating after a generally upbeat week, …
Market Analysis
September, 2025
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12 September 2025 2:33 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Inflation Woes Drag US Dollar Down, Sparking Rate Cut Hopes
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12 September 2025 12:41 am
Trump Administration Asks Federal Court to Waive Order Concerning Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration has requested that a federal appeals court suspend an order allowing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her position. This action comes amid allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook, which the administration claims are damaging to the Fed’s credibility.The administration argues that Cook must be …
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11 September 2025 11:49 pm
Treasury Yields Decline Post Stable CPI Data
On Thursday, US financial markets saw a decline in government bond yields. This was in response to mixed economic data that highlighted stable inflation and a rise in unemployment claims. This news has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting.The yield on the …
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11 September 2025 10:45 pm
Euro’s Strength Realistically Reflects Europe’s Economic Stability
The financial landscape is currently a puzzle of conflicting signals. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is hitting record highs, a traditional sign of a strong economy and robust corporate health. On the other, key economic data points like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and jobless claims are …
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11 September 2025 9:38 pm
The Curious Case of Soaring Dow, Slowing US Economy
In the current market landscape, a confusing mix of economic signals has triggered a frenzy of optimism on Wall Street. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has soared to new heights, fueled by hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates. On the other, data …
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11 September 2025 8:32 pm
WTI Crude Oil Drops as IEA, OPEC Issue Warnings About Oversupply
WTI erases early-week gains as it drops over 2% to trade at $62.20. In August, OPEC+ production increased by 509,000 barrels per day, reaching 42.4 million barrels per day. The IEA lowers its demand prediction to 740,000 bpd and warns of a 2.5 million bpd global surplus in H2 2025.As …
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11 September 2025 7:38 pm
Why Has Gold’s Rally Stalled Despite Weaker USD?
Gold’s recent surge to a new record high has stalled, but the precious metal remains poised for further gains. Despite mixed US inflation data, the overall economic picture points to an increasingly clear path for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This has solidified the market’s belief that policy easing is …
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11 September 2025 5:43 pm
ECB Holds Rates Steady, Leaves Path for Possible Future Cut Open
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as expected, while offering little guidance on its next steps. Policymakers signaled caution as inflation projections dipped below target for next year, keeping alive market speculation of a final “insurance” cut later in 2025. Rates on Hold, Outlook Cautious …
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11 September 2025 4:38 pm
U.S. Inflation Rises in August, Keeping Fed Rate Cut in Focus
U.S. headline consumer price growth accelerated in August, but the increase was largely in line with expectations, reinforcing market conviction that the Federal Reserve will move ahead with an interest rate cut at its upcoming policy meeting. Headline CPI Annual CPI: 2.9% (vs. 2.7% in July, matching forecasts) Monthly CPI: …
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11 September 2025 2:52 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Key CPI Report
U.S. stock index futures traded slightly higher on Thursday as investors awaited the release of the latest consumer price index (CPI), a crucial report that could help define the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week. Futures Snapshot At 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +38 points, or +0.1% …
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11 September 2025 12:21 pm
Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Await Key U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation figures that could define the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Despite the dip, bullion remained close to record highs as firm bets on a September rate cut and concerns over Fed …
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11 September 2025 11:41 am
European Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of ECB Decision and U.S. Inflation Data
European equities traded cautiously higher on Thursday, as investors balanced political and economic risks in the region with anticipation of key central bank decisions and upcoming U.S. inflation data. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 added 0.3%. …
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11 September 2025 10:08 am
Oil Prices Steady as Supply Risks Balance Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices steadied in Asian trading on Thursday, holding near recent highs after a volatile week marked by heightened geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East, offset by worries of oversupply following an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent oil futures for November traded at $67.49 per barrel, …
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