The U.S. dollar firmed on Wednesday, recovering from near one-week lows after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a cautious stance on the outlook for monetary easing. Markets, however, still priced in two more quarter-point rate cuts this year, keeping traders focused on incoming inflation data. Dollar Index and Major …
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Market Analysis
September, 2025
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24 September 2025 11:43 am
European Shares Slip as Banks Weigh, Defence Stocks Offer Cushion
European stocks fell in early trading on Wednesday, mirroring overnight weakness on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious over the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. STOXX 600 and Regional Moves The pan-European STOXX 600 index slid 0.5% to 552.5 points by 07:14 GMT. Most major regional bourses also ticked lower, with …
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24 September 2025 10:42 am
Asian Stocks Retreat as Rate Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment
Most Asian equity markets slipped on Wednesday, following the negative lead from Wall Street as investors grappled with renewed uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Technology shares, which had fueled recent gains, saw fresh selling pressure. Wall Street’s Pullback Echoes in Asia The cautious tone came after …
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24 September 2025 9:55 am
Australian Inflation Rises, Complicating RBA Outlook
Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose faster than expected in August 2025, underscoring persistent inflationary pressures that could complicate the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy path. CPI and Core Measures Headline CPI increased 3% year-on-year, the fastest pace since July 2024, compared with expectations of 2.9% and up …
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24 September 2025 1:47 am
EUR/USD Holds Steady Amid Fed-ECB Policy Divide and Economic Slowdown Signals
The EUR/USD exchange rate remained resilient on Tuesday, staying firm above the 1.1800 level despite economic data signaling a slowdown in both the United States and the Eurozone. With modest gains of about 0.09%, the pair reflected a market dynamic where investor risk appetite continued to pressure the US Dollar, …
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24 September 2025 12:35 am
Oil Prices Surge as Powell’s Cautious Tone and Global Supply Fears Spark Rally
Crude oil prices surged during the North American trading session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, driven by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s cautious economic outlook and mounting concerns over global supply disruptions. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.66% to close at $63.83 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed 1.59% …
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23 September 2025 11:30 pm
Powell’s Cautious Stance Lifts USD/CAD as Canadian Dollar Faces Trade and Policy Shifts
The USD/CAD exchange rate has climbed for two consecutive days, posting a short-term gain of approximately 0.5%, buoyed by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s measured remarks on monetary policy. Despite this uptick, the US Dollar’s momentum remains hesitant, with the pair stuck in a directionless range, reflecting market indecision. Meanwhile, …
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23 September 2025 10:31 pm
Wake Up Call from Powell: Is US Stocks Rally Headed for Collapse?
U.S. stocks have shattered records relentlessly, but cracks are showing. On September 23, 2025, the rally stalled: the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.9%. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s stark warning—that equities look “fairly highly valued”—poured cold water on …
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23 September 2025 9:27 pm
Gold Climbs to Fresh Peaks Amid Fed’s Balanced Rate Strategy and Heightened Global Tensions
Gold prices have pushed further into record territory, achieving a new all-time high of $3,791.255 on Tuesday, fueled by prospects of additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that sustain robust safe-haven buying. As of 19:24 GMT+2, gold is trading at $3,783.140, marking a 0.98% gain from …
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23 September 2025 8:50 pm
Powell Warns of Tariff-Driven Inflation Spike, Signals Further Interest Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the potential inflationary impact of tariff increases during Tuesday’s speech on the U.S. economic outlook. He emphasized that such measures could lead to somewhat higher inflation, though he expressed confidence in managing these effects to prevent them from becoming a persistent issue.Powell assured that …
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23 September 2025 8:08 pm
Will the Fed Chair Fuel Rate Cut Hopes or Keep Markets Guessing?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is gearing up to deliver a highly anticipated speech on the US economic outlook at a prestigious economic luncheon on Tuesday. With investors on high alert, the markets are buzzing with speculation about whether Powell will drop clues about the Fed’s interest rate plans for …
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23 September 2025 7:11 pm
US Economy Slows but Stays Strong: September PMI Signals Steady Growth
The US economy showed signs of cooling in September, yet it remains firmly in expansion territory, according to the latest flash S&P Global Composite PMI data. Dropping slightly to 53.6 from 54.6 in August, the Composite PMI reflects a private sector that continues to grow, though with less vigor than …
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23 September 2025 4:31 pm
U.S. Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Powell Speech and PMI Data
U.S. stock index futures traded in a muted fashion on Tuesday, pausing after Wall Street logged a three-day winning streak and fresh record highs. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 85 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures edged up 1 point, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures …
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