U.S. stock index futures climbed strongly on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and comments from Chair Jerome Powell on the outlook for future monetary policy. Market Performance At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 335 points (0.7%), S&P 500 Futures gained 55 points (0.9%), …
Read More »Wall Street Bounces Back: Dow Surges as Trade Hopes and Fed Bets Lift Market Mood
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Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
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Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
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Euro Holds Firm as France Restores Political Calm, While UK Faces Fiscal Strain
The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensi…
Bitcoin’s October Slump Fuels Hope for a Major Comeback
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Washington Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Small Banks in Bid to Boost Lending
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Swiss Franc Rises as Global Trade Worries and Rate Cut Bets Pressure the US Dollar
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U.S. Futures Extend Losses as Regional Bank Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
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Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
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Bank of Japan Signals Continued Tightening Path Amid Global Uncertainty
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Market Analysis
September, 2025
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18 September 2025 1:34 pm
European Stocks Gain as Fed Rate Cut Lifts Sentiment
European equities traded higher on Thursday, supported by a boost in risk appetite after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated interest rate cut and hinted at further easing later this year. Market Performance At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.9%, the CAC 40 …
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18 September 2025 1:32 pm
Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Fed’s Cautious Easing Lifts Dollar
Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Thursday, retreating from fresh record peaks after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but signaled a measured approach to future easing, helping the U.S. dollar rebound. Spot and Futures Weaken After Fed Decision Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,635.55 an ounce by 02:24 …
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18 September 2025 10:59 am
Bitcoin Steadies as Fed Cut and SEC ETF Overhaul Lift Market Sentiment
Bitcoin prices held steady on Thursday, while broader cryptocurrency markets advanced after the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered an expected interest rate cut and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new rules that could accelerate the launch of crypto-based exchange-traded products. Fed Delivers Rate Cut, Flags More Easing The …
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18 September 2025 10:04 am
Dollar Rebounds After Fed Cut as Kiwi and Aussie Slide
The U.S. dollar regained ground on Thursday, stabilizing after a sharp drop to multi-year lows in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Traders digested the Fed’s measured approach to further easing while shifting focus to other major central banks and weak economic data abroad. Fed’s Cautious Cut The …
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18 September 2025 12:33 am
FOMC’s Risk Management Cut: Context and Key Impact
The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, calling it a “risk management cut” to address a cooling labor market without further weakening jobs—amid rising minority unemployment and downside employment risks. This deliberate step reflects a shift from prior inflation-focused hikes, aiming to sustain economic …
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17 September 2025 11:40 pm
US Dollar Rebounds as Powell Signals Caution on Further Rate Cuts
In a long-awaited move that sent ripples through global financial markets, the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate reduction in nine months, trimming the benchmark by a modest 25 basis points. This gentle easing, widely expected by investors, marked a pivotal shift in monetary policy amid signs of economic …
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17 September 2025 10:48 pm
Powell Explains FOMC’s Rate Cut Decision
The Federal Reserve has officially begun its easing cycle, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 4.00%-4.25%. This move, which was fully priced in by the market, marks a significant shift in monetary policy. However, the real story lies not in the decision …
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17 September 2025 10:04 pm
Fed Slashes Rates to 4.00%–4.25% as Expected, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
During its September 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, aligning precisely with market expectations. The following preview was released at 10:00 GMT ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcements:The US Federal Reserve was anticipated to implement its first …
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17 September 2025 9:26 pm
Will Gold Shine or Decline as the Fed Decides?
Gold prices are holding steady below $3,700 as the financial world anticipates the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement. With a 25 basis point rate cut widely expected, the focus is less on the immediate decision and more on the central bank’s future plans. This climate of high-stakes anticipation is influencing …
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17 September 2025 8:03 pm
Can the Euro Sustain Its Surge as the Fed Prepares to Cut Rates?
The EUR/USD pair has retreated slightly to 1.1846, down 0.18% as of September 17, 2025, after hitting a 2025 peak near 1.1860. This pullback follows a robust rally driven by a weakening US dollar, with markets pricing in a near-certain 0.25% rate cut from the Federal Reserve today. The question …
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17 September 2025 7:23 pm
Will a Rate Cut Be Enough to Sustain Wall Street’s Record Run?
Wall Street is at a standstill, awaiting the Federal Reserve’s afternoon announcement, which is widely expected to deliver the first interest rate cut of the year. This long-awaited move has dominated market sentiment for months, yet the decision itself is less important than what comes next. Investors are laser-focused on …
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17 September 2025 7:07 pm
BoE Decision Forecast: Interest Rate Stability Amid Economic Challenges in 2025
Analysts and markets anticipate that the Bank of England (BoE) will maintain its key interest rate at 4% during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This decision comes amid rising inflation and sluggish economic growth, placing the Bank in a delicate position to balance curbing …
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