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October, 2025

• 3 October 2025 1:22 am

  Is the Loonie’s Slump Justified? Why BoC is Failing its Dual Mandate?

  

  The Canadian Dollar (CAD) isn’t just weak; it’s a testament to policy paralysis. Its recent tumble, pushing the US Dollar (USD) to trade near 1.39688—a level not seen in five months—isn’t a market blip. It is a clear indictment of the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) impossible “two-way trap,” a situation …

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• 3 October 2025 12:34 am

  Yen Hits Two-Week High on Dual Boost from Data and Safe Haven Demand

  

  The Japanese Yen (JPY) surged to a two-week high against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, driving the USD/JPY pair down by approximately 0.5%. This significant move was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in safe-haven demand after the US government officially entered a shutdown.The resulting political uncertainty in the …

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• 2 October 2025 11:43 pm

  US Session – Market Drivers: US Government Shutdown Fuels Global Currency Storm?

  

  The ongoing US federal government shutdown is casting a long shadow over global markets, prompting a partial rebound in the US Dollar after days of declines. This political impasse isn’t just a domestic headache—it’s amplifying economic uncertainties worldwide, especially as key data releases loom. With no end in sight, investors …

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• 2 October 2025 10:39 pm

  Gold Slides Below $3,850 as Dollar Rebounds Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

  

  Gold (XAU/USD) eased from record highs as the U.S. Dollar recovered, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. The precious metal briefly touched an all-time peak near $3,895 on Wednesday before retreating to around $3,820 during the American session. Investors are watching closely how safe-haven demand responds to the broader U.S. economic context. …

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• 2 October 2025 9:47 pm

  Logan Urges Caution, Goolsbee Warns of Data Gaps: Can the Fed Hold the Line? A Divided Message of Prudence

  

  Two leading Federal Reserve officials are sounding alarms from different angles. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan is pressing for restraint on further interest rate cuts, arguing that inflation remains a persistent threat. Meanwhile, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that the ongoing government shutdown has deprived policymakers of vital data, …

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• 2 October 2025 8:45 pm

  Q4 2025 Outlook: Investors Fine-Tune Strategies as Markets Brace for Year-End Shockwaves

  

  As the U.S. government shutdown extends into October, markets are entering the final quarter of 2025 facing one of the most uncertain backdrops in years. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report—normally the most influential labor market release—will not be published on schedule, depriving investors of a key reference point for Federal …

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• 2 October 2025 7:41 pm

  Markets Struggle Amid US Shutdown: Dollar Weakens, Gold Shines, and Risk Assets Face Turbulence

  

  Global financial markets are navigating one of the most unpredictable environments in recent years as the U.S. government shutdown drags on, delaying the release of key economic data. The nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report — a cornerstone for assessing U.S. labor market health — will not be released on schedule due …

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• 2 October 2025 4:53 pm

  U.S. Futures Hold Near Records as Shutdown Fails to Shake Rate-Cut Bets

  

  U.S. stock index futures steadied on Thursday near record highs, with investors shrugging off the start of a federal government shutdown and focusing instead on the likelihood of further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were little changed, while S&P 500 Futures …

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• 2 October 2025 1:56 pm

  Italy’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.0% in August, Youth Joblessness Climbs Sharply

  

  Italy’s unemployment rate edged higher in August, with official data showing signs of weakness in the labor market despite analysts having expected a slight uptick. Figures from national statistics bureau ISTAT released Thursday showed the seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose to 6.0%, up from a downwardly revised 5.9% in July. …

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• 2 October 2025 12:17 pm

  Gold Holds Near Record Highs as U.S. Shutdown Stalls Data, Rate Cut Bets Rise

  

  Gold prices hovered close to all-time highs in Asian trading on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will deliver further interest rate cuts. Spot gold was steady at $3,864.63 an ounce by 00:45 ET (04:45 GMT), after touching …

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• 2 October 2025 10:31 am

  Bitcoin Jumps to Seven-Week High on Uptober Optimism, U.S. Shutdown Liquidity Hopes

  

  Bitcoin surged to a seven-week high on Thursday, lifted by seasonal “Uptober” momentum and expectations that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could inject fresh liquidity into crypto markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.7% to $118,481.5 by 02:10 ET (06:10 GMT), briefly breaking above $119,000 for the first time since …

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• 2 October 2025 9:32 am

  Oil Prices Edge Higher After Hitting Four-Month Lows; OPEC+ Meeting in Focus

  

  Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday, recovering slightly after sliding to near four-month lows in the previous session as rising U.S. crude inventories and speculation of another OPEC+ supply hike weighed heavily on sentiment. Market PerformanceAs of 21:52 ET (01:52 GMT), Brent crude futures (December delivery) rose 0.5% …

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• 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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