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September, 2025

• 17 September 2025 12:04 am

  The FOMC Trade-off: Easing to Save Jobs, But Fuelling a Market Boom Instead

  

  The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma it cannot easily escape. With the labor market slowing sharply and inflation refusing to settle, Chair Jerome Powell and fellow policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appear set to cut interest rates on Wednesday. Yet the very move designed to cushion the …

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• 16 September 2025 11:38 pm

  Why Is Gold Soaring Despite Recent Strong Economic Data?

  

  The recent surge in gold prices to a new record high of $3,703 per troy ounce presents a striking paradox. This rally occurred even as robust U.S. economic data would typically prompt investors to move away from safe-haven assets and toward riskier, higher-yield investments. For instance, U.S. retail sales for …

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• 16 September 2025 10:35 pm

  Is Ending Quarterly Earnings a Risk Worth Taking?

  

  US President Donald Trump has called for U.S. public companies to move from quarterly to semiannual earnings reporting. He argues that fewer reporting requirements would reduce regulatory burdens and allow corporate leaders to focus on long-term strategies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under Chair Gary Gensler, has been tasked …

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• 16 September 2025 10:04 pm

  Market Drivers- US Session: Did the US Dollar’s Fall Ignite a Global Financial Reset?

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) has recently fallen to lows not seen in months, a direct response to market expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This development isn’t just a minor blip on the financial radar; it is a profound signal that may reshape global economic …

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• 16 September 2025 9:15 pm

  EU Delays 19th Sanctions Package on Russia Amid U.S. Pressure

  

  The European Union has postponed the adoption of its 19th sanctions package against Russia, reflecting divisions within the bloc and growing external pressure from Washington. Originally expected to be presented this week, the measures have been delayed indefinitely, with no clear date set for renewed discussions.The delay comes as U.S. …

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• 16 September 2025 8:12 pm

  GBP/USD Rises as Traders Await Fed Decision Despite Strong U.S. Data

  

  The Pound Sterling advanced against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday, climbing more than 0.30% as the Greenback slipped to a ten-week low on the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY). The GBP/USD pair traded at 1.3646, up from a daily low of 1.3592, as investors shifted focus to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming …

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• 16 September 2025 7:21 pm

  Dollar Extends Decline Despite Stronger Retail Sales

  

  The U.S. dollar continued to weaken on Tuesday, with the dollar index falling around 0.6% as markets priced in a likely interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Investors are largely expecting a 25-basis-point reduction at the current policy meeting, though there remains a smaller chance of a larger 50-basis-point …

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• 16 September 2025 5:25 pm

  Canada Inflation Report – August 2025

  

  Headline Figures Annual CPI: Rose 1.9%, slightly below forecasts of 2.0%, but higher than July’s 1.7%. Monthly CPI: Fell 0.1%, versus expectations of a 0.1% rise. Core Inflation: CPI-median held steady at 3.1%. CPI-trim eased to 3.0% from 3.1%. Excluding gasoline, CPI slowed to 2.4% from 2.5% in the prior …

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• 16 September 2025 4:42 pm

  U.S. Retail Sales – August 2025 Report

  

  Headline Figures Monthly Growth: Retail Sales in the U.S. rose 0.6% in August, reaching $732 billion. Previous Month: July’s growth was revised upward to 0.6% from an initial estimate of 0.5%. Market Expectations: The August figure came in well above forecasts of 0.2%, showing stronger-than-anticipated consumer spending. Annual Growth: Retail …

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• 16 September 2025 3:33 pm

  U.S. Futures Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data

  

  Wall Street Extends Gains into New Week U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for a pivotal week dominated by the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and fresh U.S.-China trade headlines. At 06:05 ET (10:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures added 5 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures gained …

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• 16 September 2025 2:28 pm

  Oil Prices Ease as Supply Concerns Clash with Oversupply Outlook

  

  Prices Edge Lower After Recent Gains Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, consolidating after modest advances last week driven by concerns over potential disruptions to Russian supply. At 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 0.5% to $67.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined …

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• 16 September 2025 12:40 pm

  Dollar Slumps to Multi-Month Lows Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

  

  Dollar Weakens on Fed Easing Bets The U.S. dollar extended its slide on Tuesday, retreating to multi-month lows against several major currencies as investors ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The dollar index slipped to 97.121, its weakest level since July 7, pressured …

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• 16 September 2025 11:51 am

  U.K. Jobless Rate Holds at Four-Year High as BoE Meeting Looms

  

  Unemployment Remains Elevated The U.K. unemployment rate stayed at 4.7% in the three months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics. This was in line with expectations and marks the highest level since July 2021, highlighting persistent softness in the labor market. Pay growth, excluding bonuses, eased slightly …

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